Abstract
This work focuses on how to develop a generic computer
tool support for a design methodology proposed for
chemical engineering purposes. The applied methodology is
called Phenomenon Driven Process Design methodology
(PDPD), and the formal language of th
methodology is called PSSP language (an acronym for
Purpose, Structure, State and Performance attributes).
The focus of this work is divided into two theses
1. "Multi-characteristic and creative chemical process
research and development work can be supported in a
systematic manner - based on PDPD - and implemented as a
computer system."
2. "The use of this computer system is expected to result
in comprehensive process models and modelling work with
efficient documentation and data management. These are
prospective advantages for any chemical engineering R&D
organisation."
The developed tool is tested and evaluated by employing
it in a few academic and industrial pilot projects, but
the methodology has not been taken into practice by
industrial companies. The introduced test cases
illustrate the formalisation of research
ata and knowledge of both the project and process models.
The test cases also illustrate a phenomenon-driven way to
argument process models and project management. The
analysis and argumentation of both the developed tool and
the test cases are written
ransparently for discussion. In addition, the usage and
characteristics of the meta-level tool for capturing the
methodology is analysed in an open-formatted way. The use
of the developed prototype application is expected:
a) to save project meeting time and to improve meeting
performance,
b) to enhance data and knowledge exchange among project
staff,
c) to improve project and process model data retrieval,
d) to ease the utilisation of various process modelling
software and
e) to improve the comprehension of the linkages between
numerical results, conceptual process models and the set
project goals.
The research work behind this thesis has been carried out
during 1994 to 2000. PDPD and PSSP-based research work
for building computer tool support are still ongoing.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor Degree |
Awarding Institution |
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Award date | 8 Sept 2001 |
Place of Publication | Espoo |
Publisher | |
Print ISBNs | 951-38-5854-5 |
Electronic ISBNs | 951-38-5855-3 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
MoE publication type | G4 Doctoral dissertation (monograph) |
Keywords
- research and development
- process design
- systematization
- conseptual design
- models
- modelling
- simulation
- computer tools
- PSSP
- chemical engineering