Anchoring simplifications

The availability and prices of sensor components (fibres as well as sources and photodetectors) can be considered key parameters for the sensor design. With some simplification it can be stated the further from the VIS-NIR spectral region, where the technological basis is anchored in large-scale production for telecommunications, the higher the prices of all components. However, valuable results have been obtained in the IR region21 (see chapter 7). 

VIPs That Apply the Value Methodology Nearly all VIPs are conducted only once in a project at a sweet spot where maximum benefit is found. For example, the process simplification VIP is anchored at the first appearance of the preliminary PFDs, while the value engineering VIP and the design to capacity VIP are anchored at the first issue of the P IDs. Both oF these apply the value methodology [Society of American Value Engineers International (SAVE)] that has produced excellent results in industry for more than 55 years. The typical approach and steps for these three unique VIPs are presented below. 

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