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[Topic 3] Technical Aspect Flashcards

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An analysis of relevant factors or aspects to determine the practicality and the likelihood of the proposed project or business venture to be successfully completed.

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Feasibility Study

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Types or aspects of feasibility study

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  1. Technical feasibility study
  2. Market feasibility study
  3. Management feasibility aspect
  4. Financing feasibility aspect
  5. Financial feasibility study
  6. Economic feasibility study
  7. Environmental feasibility study
  8. Cultural feasibility study
  9. Social feasibility study
  10. Political feasibility study
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This feasibility study determines the success of the proposed project by looking at different considerations in the process: materials and labor, logistics, and relevant technology.

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Technical Feasibility Study

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This feasibility study aims to understand the market profile and analyze the existence of demand to make determine the venture’s success.

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Market Feasibility Study

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This feasibility aspect aims to determine the option effectiveness of the organizational setup and qualifications of the individual who will make-up the organization.

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Management Feasibility Aspect

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This feasibility aspect explores the different forms of business ownership and the option effectiveness of various sources of funds that will finance the proposed project.

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Financing Feasibility Aspect

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This feasibility study assesses the success of the proposed project by evaluating the following projected components: project cost, revenues, assets, liabilities, and cash flows.

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Financial Feasibility Study

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This feasibility study considered the cost-benefit analysis to be greater in details and covers more cost (tangible, intangible, & opportunity) than that of the financial feasibility analysis.

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Economic Feasibility Study

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This feasibility studies evaluate the degree of impacts of the proposed project in terms of human & environmental health.

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Environmental Feasibility Study

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This feasibility studies evaluate the degree of impacts of the proposed project in terms of local & general culture.

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Cultural Feasibility Study

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This feasibility studies evaluate the degree of impacts of the proposed project in terms of social participations & relations.

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Social Feasibility Study

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This feasibility studies evaluate the degree of impacts of the proposed project in terms of policy-making initiatives.

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Political Feasibility Study

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Technical factors in the technical aspect

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  1. Product
  2. Raw Materials
  3. Manufacturing Process
  4. Plant Size and Production Schedule
  5. Machinery
  6. Plant Location
  7. Plant Layout
  8. Structures
  9. Utilities
  10. Waste Disposal
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Involved in the Product factor

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  1. Specs (weight, size, physical & chemical properties)
  2. Uses
  3. Product tests
  4. Quality assurance
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Involved in the Raw Materials factor

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  1. Specs or description
  2. QC/QA
  3. Alternative raw materials
  4. Raw materials development
  5. Feed requirements
  6. Availability
  7. Supplier reliability
  8. Cost movement
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Involved in the Manufacturing process factor

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  1. Flowchart and description
  2. Reliability and alternative advantages
  3. License
  4. Process development
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Involved in the Plant size and production schedules factor

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  1. Daily and annual capacity
  2. Shifts per day
  3. Minimum economical plant size
  4. Provisions for expansion
  5. Capacity forecasting
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Involved in the Machinery factor

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  1. Major equipment
  2. auxiliary units (transport, materials handling, standby units)
  3. Specs and functions
  4. Rated capacities
  5. Maintenance schedules
  6. Suppliers information and arrangements
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What is a standby units?

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The units kept for the standby (spare) mode in case of equipment failures.

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What are included in suppliers’ information and arrangements?

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  1. Quotations
  2. Warrantees
  3. Delivery
  4. Payment
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Involved in plant location factor

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  1. Map
  2. Desirability (distance from utilities, raw mat, market, transport)
  3. Alternative locations
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Involved in plant layout factor

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  1. Layout map
  2. Materials flow
  3. Material handling and storage
  4. Expansion provisions
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Involved in the structures factor

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  1. Building
  2. Land improvements
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What are the considerations for buildings?

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  1. Integrity
  2. Ventilation and air conditioning
  3. Safety
  4. Special provisions
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What are the considerations for land improvements?

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  1. Roads in vicinity
  2. Drainage system
  3. Fences
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Involved in the utilities factor

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Water, Electricity, Energy, Fuel
1. User
2. Requirement
3. Balance
4. Availability
5. Sources
6. Reliability of source
7. Alternative sources
8. Cost
9. Average and peak demands
10. Storage and distribution

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Involved in the waste disposal factor

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  1. Waste description and quantity
  2. Characterization
  3. Method of treatment and disposal
  4. Alternative methods
  5. Cost
  6. Clearance/compliance
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Levels for waste in plant design from most to least favored option.

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  1. Prevention
  2. Minimization
  3. Reuse
  4. Recycling
  5. Energy recovery
  6. Disposal

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