The idea of editing a book on modern software architectures and tools for CAPE (Computer Aided Process Engineering) came about when the editors of this volume realized that existing titles relating to CAPE did not include references to the design and development of CAPE software.
Scientific software is needed to solve CAPE related problems by industry/academia for research and development, for education and training and much more. There are increasing demands for CAPE software to be versatile, flexible, efficient, and reliable. This means that the role of software architecture is also gaining increasing importance. Software architecture needs to reconcile the objectives of the software; the framework defined by the CAPE methods; the computational algorithms; and the user needs and tools (other software) that help to develop the CAPE software. The object of this book is to bring to the reader, the software side of the story with respect to computer aided process engineering.
Part I Introduction.Part II: Visions & Needs for CAPE Tools General User
Needs for CAPE. Batch User Needs and Specialities Chemical ProcessesLife
Cycle Needs Part III: Framework for CAPE tools Modelling
Frameworks Numerical Solvers Simulation, Design and Analysis Data
Reconciliation Framework Computer Tools for Discrete/Hybrid Production
Systems Frameworks for Discrete/Hybrid Production Systems Part IV: Making
CAPE-Tools Methods and Tools for Software ArchitecturePlantData
XML PI-STEP The CAPE-OPEN Standard: Motivations, Development Process,
TechnicalArchitecture and Examples Part V: Using
CAPE-Tools Applications of Modelling: A Case Study from Process Design CAPE
Tools for Off-line Simulation, Design and Analysis Dynamic Simulators for
Operator Training Computer Tools for Discrete/Hybrid Production
Systems Part VI: New Frontiers Software Agents Tools Integration for
Computer Aided Process Engineering Applications Web-Based Systems Fault
Diagnosis Methodologies for Process OperationEmerging Business Models Part
VII: Case Studies Case Studies in Design and Analysis A Prototype for Open
and Distributed Simulation with COM and CORBA
Rafiqul Gani is CEO of PSE for SPEED Company and a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology at Guangzhou (China), an Honorary Professor at East China University of Science and Technology at Shanghai (China) and Distinguished Research Professor at Szhechnyi Istvan University at Gyor (Hungary). He obtained his B.Sc. (Chem. Eng.) from Bangladesh University of Science and Technology and M.Sc., DIC. and Ph.D. from Imperial College London (UK). His research interests cover systems engineering approach to solve problems related to the energy-water-environment-food-health nexus; development of computer-aided techniques; sustainable systems and many more.
