project management glossary
operation
The operation of a new facility is described by a variety of terms, each
depicting an event in its early operating life. For example:
- Initial operation: the project milestone date on which material is first introduced into the system for the purpose of producing products.
- Normal operation: the project milestone date on which the facility has demonstrated the capability of sustained operations at design conditions and the facility is accepted by the client.
A service that can be requested from an object to effect behavior. An
operation has a signature, which may restrict the actual parameters that are
possible.
operation phase
Period when the completed deliverable is used and maintained in service for
its intended purpose.
operational acceptance
The official act of transferring responsibility for system operation to the
final user.
