6Application of TRIZ for Corrosion Management

Reza Javaherdashti1 and Mehdi Basirzadeh2

1 Eninco Engineering B.V., Netherlands

2 Kavosh Meyar Tabasum Pasargad Company, 81, Nami st. Ahwaz, Iran

6.1 Introduction

Creativity is an essential part of innovative product development and the origin of successful products. Several methods support activities in developing innovative products, one of them is the Theory of the Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ).

TRIZ (pronounced TREEZ) is a Russian acronym: “теория решения изобретательских задач”

T Teorija
R Reshenija
I Izobretatelskih
Z Zadach

Literally: TRIZ is “a problem‐solving, analysis and forecasting tool derived from the study of patterns of invention in the global patent literature” [1].

TRIZ is a theory for solving inventive problems. It supports the idea that unresolved problems are the result of conflicting goals (constraints) and unproductive thinking. It suggests breaking out of a nonproductive thinking mold by reframing the contradicting and competing goals in such a way that the contradictions disappear [2].

TRIZ is a state‐of‐the‐art technology for innovation that can be used in many industries and sciences. TRIZ is a systematic process that develops critical thinking skills and encourages creativity and innovation. TRIZ elements can be used effectively by a wide range of people – from children to adults. The origin of TRIZ is derived from experimental data, patents, and the documentation of how innovative ...

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