Engineers at an electric power provider are researching new battery systems that will store solar and wind energy when it is available and release the energy when the systems are not producing sufficient energy. They are considering the criteria and constraints of a battery system. Which of these is a constraint that must be addressed?

Question

The battery system design must allow it to operate immediately when power levels drop.
The system must be developed within a specified budget that has been set by the power company.
There are existing batteries that are commercially available that could be easily modified to perform the required functions.
The system will be designed so that the current staff at the power plants can operate it without a substantial amount of training.

Answer 1

The constraint that must be addressed is: The system must be developed within a specified budget that has been set by the power company.

This is a clear constraint because it defines a limit on resources (financial) that can be allocated to the project. Constraints are factors that restrict or limit the design and development process, such as budget, time, and specific requirements that must be met. The other options provided, while important considerations, are more about design requirements or operational goals rather than strict constraints.