Abstract
The applications using electric motors have increased in the last decade. Some of these applications encounter the need for tailor-made motors that must meet demanding requirements. Therefore, the specification stage of an electric motor is a critical part of its development. If this stage is properly addressed, then future failures in the development process can be avoided. This paper presents a requirement engineering framework to support small-medium electric motors designers/manufacturers with the development of their product. The framework identifies the stakeholders and the tasks that they should undertake to finish a successful requirements specification stage. The framework is made from the designer/manufacturer’s perspective and it emphasizes the derivation of specialized requirements (lower-level). The result of the framework is well-defined requirements that form the design requirements specification of the motor that leads to the beginning of the design stage.
Highlights
The specification stage is the basis for the efficient development of any product
To support these companies to cope with the specification stage, this paper aims to contribute to the field of requirement engineering for electric motors by providing a new macro-process framework with a systematic approach derived from the experience of the authors
The specification stage is a critical part for the correct development of electric motors
Summary
The specification stage is the basis for the efficient development of any product. This stage, if properly managed, avoids future failures in the development process [1]. Large manufacturers usually create guidelines or custom-forms with the specifications customers should take into account In this way, they can supply a motor fitting their application (either from stock or tailor-made) [2,3]. Manufacturers from emerging countries offer low-cost competitive products In this context, small-medium size electric motors design/manufacturing companies have survived due to their offer of specialized tailor-made products [10]. Small-medium size electric motors design/manufacturing companies have survived due to their offer of specialized tailor-made products [10] To support these companies to cope with the specification stage, this paper aims to contribute to the field of requirement engineering for electric motors by providing a new macro-process framework with a systematic approach derived from the experience of the authors.
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