The TRIZ Journal Article Archive - 2007

September

Welcome to the September 2007 Issue of The TRIZ Journal!

By Katie Barry, Ellen Domb and Michael S. Slocum

As ever, this month's articles represents an array of topics and TRIZ subjects to keep readers busy. From toothpaste to carbon, to drilling to voids, TRIZ proves useful in any environment.

Breakthrough Carbon Capture: Exploiting Trade-Offs

By Darrell Mann and Adrian Cole

Despite the considerable research into a variety of pre- and post-combustion carbon capture and storage technologies, there's concern that they won't achieve the required optimal solutions suitable for timely implementation at acceptable costs.

Using Directional Drilling in Underground Construction

By Roustem Kourmaev, Mikhail Makariev and Abram Teplitskiy

Underground space is an important consideration in construction, especially from a civil engineering view. Not only does underground space provide the general environment for structures, but also their bases – including list pipelines, tunnels, etc.

TRIZ and That Last Drop of Toothpaste

By Prashant Y. Joglekar

What does TRIZ have to do with getting out that last bit of toothpaste from the tube? It may provide ideas for getting the job done effortlessly, effectively and efficiently.

Kraev's Korner: Problem Solving Process - Lesson 12

By Val Kraev

TRIZ teachers and consultants are frequently asked about how TRIZ is used in companies. People are interested in how to apply TRIZ in a real manufacturing setting – the introduction, the tutoring of staff and concrete examples of its application.

Student Corner: A Void's Value and Potential

By Abram Teplitskiy

Void forms are inexpensive, lightweight and easily installed, leading to their general use and acceptance. It is easy to overlook an empty space as a resource, but it may be the key to solving your problem.