Machine Anaylsis Diagram Part 2 / Paper

Hey!
So after meeting with my TA today, I realized that my diagram for the AbioCor replacement heart was actually not as bad as I thought it was! I was told to put more properties about what is being transferred to each component and what controls the transfers; this was only about two or three items though. On my own, however, I realized that I made a mistake in my diagram. For some reason, I did not connect a power source to a component, which is very important if I say so myself, and I did not realize that there were actually two external sources of power instead of one (a portable source as well as a stationary source). Luckily, I had some free time today to fix my diagram. The only main thing left to do with it is color code it; I want to color code it to show that
1) the internal battery works only when no external power source is used
2) only the patient-carried electronics (PCE), the portable power source, OR the console, the stationary power source, powers the replacement heart system at a time.

Although I did initially fear making this diagram, I feel that it has greatly improved my understanding of the replacement heart system; I now feel better prepared to write a paper about how the replacement heart works than I did even only a week ago. I know that was the point of the assignment, but only now do I see how truly valuable it is; by making the diagram, I was able to wrap my head around a daunting and interconnected system in order to simplify it.

Writing the research paper, now, does not look as foreboding as it once did; if I follow the diagram in a logical sequence, I should not encounter any major problems. Writing should flow naturally since I already have a pretty solid idea of the workings of the heart among the individual components. The one challenge that I do foresee is actually trying to convey my understanding of the heart to my audience; for some reason, I have a hard time trying to explain things to people, whether it be calculus or even a joke. My mom always tells me I could not be a teacher because I have no clue how to even begin presenting a topic. Hopefully this flaw does not pervade into my paper; I simply need to pay careful attention to make sure to explain everything and not leave questions or holes in my paper.

Research paper status is soon to come!