Process Modeling Steps
- Last UpdatedJun 06, 2017
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This table shows the general steps necessary to create a process model. The steps are shown in sequential order. The steps required for each approach are marked with an X.
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Modeling Steps |
Comprehensive |
Connectionless |
Hybrid |
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1. Define units. |
X |
X |
X |
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2. Define units of measure. |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
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3. Define enumeration. |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
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4. Group units into process classes and define attributes. |
X |
X |
X |
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5. Define all connections between units. |
X |
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6. Define all fixed connections between units. |
X |
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7. Group connections into transfer classes. |
X |
X |
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8. Define the phases of each process class. |
X |
X |
X |
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9. Define the phases of each transfer class. |
X |
X |
|
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10. Define the segments and assign to connections. |
Optional |
Optional |
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11. Define the possible equipment statuses that units and segments can assume. |
X |
X |
X |
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12. Define Tags for transferring the specific phase data points between the batch and control systems. |
X |
X |
X |
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13. Develop phase logic. |
X |
X |
X |