Types of Process Models

Process models for batch facilities are based on two primary modeling approaches: the comprehensive model and the connectionless model. You can also use a hybrid model that contains elements of both. To ultimately decide which approach is optimal for your specific application, you should analyze the theoretical batch philosophy of the company, the process that is being modeled, the flexibility requirements, the user interface requirements of the recipe builder and process operators, and the historical batch recording requirements.

A summary of these approaches, including the benefits and liabilities of each, is described in this section. All the features of the Process Model Editor are described, regardless of which modeling approach you choose.