Design knowledge acquisition

In the case of our example of design knowledge acquisition, the objective is to acquire knowledge in the form of decision rules guiding the selection of the next design concept to be considered when our present one (including the root type) fails. 

Since the introduction of combinatorial chemistry techniques, the emphasis has shifted from the design of large diverse libraries towards smaller more focused libraries. Indeed, as the number of protein crystal structures that are available has increased, so too has the interest in using this structural knowledge for combinatorial library design, compound acquisition programmes and virtual screening. This trend is likely to continue in the near future. 

The modeling procedure described in Subsect. 2.4.2 addresses the work processes during the conceptual design of chemical processes. It covers the knowledge acquisition from stakeholders by means of field studies, the creation of conceptual semi-formal work process models, and their subsequent enrichment and formalization. The methodology has been successfully applied in several case studies conducted in industry (cf. Sect. 5.1). This modeling procedure is supposed to be extended... 

A set of mathematical methods, models, and algorithms designed to mimic information processing and knowledge acquisition methods of the human brain. ANNs are especially... 

Most expert-system development efforts will also follow the five phases of the conventional life cycle with heavy emphasis on knowledge acquisition and representation in the design phase. Several of the V V procedures outlined in Table I for conventional software life cycle can be applied in ES V V. Table II provides a list of some applicable procedures. Many procedures are simply a part of any software development effort, but are many times overlooked in ES efforts. For example, ES developers oftentimes do not develop adequate requirements documentation. They have difficulty in tracing knowledge representation structures (rule paths, frames, etc.) back to design documents which in turn makes... 

The success of Superph,nix is now most important for the progress to commercial exploitation. The feedback of Superph,nix operating experience to the commercial designs of die future is formalised in the Knowledge Acquisition Programme (KAP). The interaction with the safety authorities is part of this feedback of experience, particularly for issues raised as a result of the unanticipated problems encountered with operation of such a prototype commercial sized plant. 

The on-going programme therefore takes full benefit of the Superph,nix Knowledge Acquisition Programme, addresses the issues that are raised concerning sodium coolant and inspectability, seeks to exploit the flexibility of fast reactors in the fuel cycle and explore innovative concepts for the improvement of the EFR Reference Design. 

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