Project Simplicity vs Functional Requirements
Use functional safety analysis to justify eliminating or merging systems, proving simplification does not compromise required safety integrity levels.
CyberTRIZ analysis · GreenFieldIndustrialProjects contradiction GFP027 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Business Context
Simple facilities are generally easier to engineer, construct, commission, operate, and maintain. However, production, safety, environmental, reliability, quality, automation, and flexibility requirements can progressively increase system complexity.
Green Field Industrial Projects TRIZ Resolution
Simplify how functions are delivered rather than eliminating necessary functions. Combine compatible functions, remove unnecessary interfaces, use multifunctional systems, and challenge requirements that do not contribute materially to project objectives.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 2 – Taking Out removes unnecessary components and functions.
Principle 5 – Merging combines compatible functions within common systems.
Principle 6 – Universality uses components or systems capable of performing multiple useful functions.
Expected Outcome
Lower project complexity
Preserved functional performance
Easier commissioning and operation
Reduced lifecycle cost
Decision Indicators
Every new requirement creates an additional independent system.
Similar functions are duplicated across the facility.
Interface counts increase rapidly during design.
Simplification initiatives remove required functionality.
Operators require numerous systems to accomplish basic tasks.