A hypertext system for designing squirrel-cage induction motors

Presents scheme for developing expert systems in hypertext. Hypertext applications are object-oriented environments, which store information in knowledge-based structures. They offer flexibility and speed in information retrieval problems, and are suitable for filing referenced works in a digitised format. Hypertext is also a convenient means of storing interactive technical documentation on-line. However, the application of hypertext to computer-aided engineering has not been realised. The article is based on experience drawn from an expert system developed in hypertext and used for the complete design and evaluation of squirrel-cage induction motors. The project was carried out in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Imperial College