Operation language

Generalization of the non-Abelian Stokes theorem to higher-degree forms in the operator language seems more difficult and practically has not been attempted (see, however, Ref. 8 for an introductory discussion of this issue). 

The principle of modularity leads us to examine how the vocabulary of safety may itself be composed of sub-vocabularies, each with its own independent logic. One important example I identified is the vocabulary of risk assessment, which developed independently of the operational language that guides most of the space shuttle flight operations. 

The initial step is to identify which database, from a few thousands worldwide (about 10 000 in 2002), provides the requested information. The next step is to determine which subsection of the topic is of interest, and to identify typical search terms or keywords (synonyms, homonyms, different languages, or abbreviations) (Table 5-1). During the search in a database, this strategy is then executed (money is charged for spending time on some chemical databases). The resulting hits may be further refined by combining keywords or database fields, respectively, with Boolean operators (Table 5-2). The final results should be saved in electronic or printed form. 

Quantum mechanics is cast in a language that is not familiar to most students of chemistry who are examining the subject for the first time. Its mathematical content and how it relates to experimental measurements both require a great deal of effort to master. With these thoughts in mind, the authors have organized this introductory section in a manner that first provides the student with a brief introduction to the two primary constructs of quantum mechanics, operators and wavefunctions that obey a Schrodinger equation, then demonstrates the application of these constructs to several chemically relevant model problems, and finally returns to examine in more detail the conceptual structure of quantum mechanics. 

This big increase in speed has not been without cost. The everyday machine codes and high-level languages (Fortran, Pascal, C, etc.) used to control operations in a standard computer are inappropriate for parallel processing, which needs its own instruction set and has led to the development of special languages for use with the transputer. 

Microprocessors (transputers), with the help of a special language (Occam), can handle flows of information in a parallel fashion instead of sequentially (serially), thereby greatly increasing the speed of operation. Transputers also control the flow of information by communicating with each other. 

Some of this control is completely automatic and is called the operating system. Generally, it cannot be altered by the user, and it uses a low-level machine language (machine code), which enables the fastest response to commands. 

Discussion with operators provide substantial insight. The purpose of the discussion should be to develop an understanding of operators perspec tives of the unit, their foci for the operation, and their decision sequence in response to deviations and off-specification products. Two additional, albeit nontechnical, goals of this discussion are to establish rapport with the operators and to learn their language. The operators will ultimately be required to implement recommendations developed by analysts. Their confidence is essential to increase the likehhood of success. The following topics should be included in the discussion. 

Operating procedures written in language not understood by operators (confusing, technical jargon). 

There s a language barrier between the pump manufacturers and the pump users. They use different terminology. Pump users, the operators and mechanics, use pressure gauges that read in psi, pounds per square... 

Operation and Service Manuais. To be of real value to the mechanic, an operation and service manual must be indexed to permit quick location of needed information. The manual must be written in simple, straightforward language, have illustrations, sketches, or exploded views adjacent to pertinent text, and have minimum references to another page or section. Major sections or chapters should be tabbed for quick location. 

Another useful approach is to attempt to get a broad review of the specification draft by operations, maintenance, and engineering. The specification must have an author who can write the basic document and who later edits the draft into the scope and language of the final specification. Single authorship, with committee review, is preferred over committee authorship. Only in rare instances is vendor participation in the specification authorship really justified, except in partnership relationships. 

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