METHODISCHE ENTWICKLUNG VERFAHRENSTECHNISCHER PROZESSE.

A discussion is presented of systems engineering and its application to chemical processes. System engineering provides, in relatively abstract and interpretable manner, principles, methods, and proven aids in the form of a system concept, a systems engineering plan of procedure, and project management. A brief introduction to the system concept is followed by application of the systems engineering procedural model to process development. Safety engineering and data acquisition are then considered in detail. Heuristic models are also considered in relation to data acquisition. Expert systems are recommended for setting up collections of information. A survey is also presented of computer-aided process development.