Object oriented simulation tools necessary for a flexible batch process management architecture

Present an architecture for batch process management with particular emphasis on the simulation tools contained in the environment. Within the architecture are a suite of high-level tools that interface with a user to obtain a high level of batch processing flexibility. These high-level tools are being developed in a modular fashion. Two simulation assistants have been proposed for a complete batch process management architecture. These include a batch sequencing simulation assistant and a control specification simulation assistant. It is felt that these tools will significantly increase the batch process management life-cycle time and increase process plant flexibility