Lesson 01

Function
Analysis
Phase BETCT-3A
 The Objective of the
Function Analysis Phase is
to gain a clear, unbiased
understanding of the Needs
of the project.
FUNCTION ANALYSIS

• The verb defines the required

• Shifts the problem-solving focus action; the noun tells what is
away from the items toward the being acted on
functions
• The more abstract the function
• Function need be defined by definition, the greater the
two words: an Active Verb and a opportunities for finding
Measurable Noun creative alternatives
 Steps to Function Analysis

1. Define Project Scope

2. Define the Functions
3. Construct the FAST diagram
• Project Scope is a Lead Pencil
 2. Define Functions for Project
Functions are defined in two word phrases
1. Active Verb: Describes the specific action we plan to carry out to
achieve our intended purpose
2. Measurable Noun: Define the object (Noun) onto which the action
operates.

Any Verb and Noun may be combined to describe the Function

 Verbs to Avoid

Passive and Indirect Words

Goal-like Verbs
Use Active Verbs Rather than Passive Verbs
Function Description of a Lead Pencil

What is wrong here?

 Every Design has a Basic and Secondary Functions
Basic Function:
• Principal reason for the product's existence
• Has value to the Costumer
• Loss of Basic Function results on total loss of market value for the design
• May be Performance and/or Esteem based

Secondary Function:
• Assist in, or necessary for, the realization of a Basic Function
• Targets for modification and/or elimination to:
- Reduce cost
- Reduce design complexity
- Achieve Breakthrough in design
Basic and Secondary Functions of a Pencil

Why someone
buys a pencil
 3. Construct the FAST Diagram

FAST (Function Analysis System Technique) Diagram

• Visual Layout of product's Functions

• Starts with the Basic Function, and builds to the right with the supporting or
Secondary Functions.

Why do a FAST Diagram?

Construct FAST Diagram Left to Right, and Check
it Right to Left
FAST Diagram Example
 Particle Analysis
Particle Analysis is the process of identifying various particles and grouping into categories
by particle size, shape, surface properties, mechanical properties, charge properties, and
microstructure. The nature of particle counting is based upon either light scattering, light
obscuration, or direct imaging. Particles are found in powders and granules (pigments,
cement, pharmaceutical ingredients, suspensions), emulsions and slurries (vaccines, milk,
mining muds), aerosols and sprays (asthma inhalers, crop protection sprays).
 Where is particle analysis
performed?

Particle Analysis is useful in industrial

laboratories, pharmaceutical, academia, and
research and development laboratories.
What kind of equipment is used in Particle
Analysis?
A few of the instruments used to determine the above
are porosimeters and particle counters. A porosimeter
is used to determine aspects of a material's porous
nature, such as pore diameter, total pore volume,
surface area, and bulk and absolute densities. A
particle counter detects and counts particles one at a
time. Particle counters are used mostly for aerosol,
liquid, and solid particle analysis.
 Thank
CANUZO
You!
DELA ROSA DOCDOC SIBUNGA RAMIREZ