Abstract: An input software system is used to provide input to a process simulation software device. The input software system includes an expert system which guides the user step by step through required and optional input to successfully create a flow sheet model. The expert system prevents model overspecification and logically inconsistent specifications. The expert system checks for completeness of the model specification and the reasonableness of parameter values.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 1988
Date of Patent:
April 16, 1991
Assignee:
Process Modeling Investment Corp.
Inventors:
William C. Kessel, John L. Laclaire, Andrew L. Lui, Michael H. Locke, Herbert I. Britt