Develop a function tree to produce a device that is capable of converting wood chips into a fire log.

a. Express the overall function for the system.
b. Break down the overall function into a set of subfunctions.
c. Draw a block diagram showing the interactions between the subfunctions.

What will be an ideal response?


a.





b.

Subfunctions

Wood chips hauler

Wood chips breaker

Wood chips smoother

Agent adder

Fire log Shaper

Fire log pusher

Fire log cutter

Fire log packager

Fire log hauler



c. The interaction is linear i.e. starts with Wood chips hauler and ends up with Fire log

hauler

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