Ontology-Based Process Modelling-with Examples of Physical Topologies

Reductionism and splitting application domain into disciplines identify the smallest required model-granules, termed ”basic entity” combined with systematic construction of behaviour equations for basic entities, yields a approach to process modelling. We do not aim toward single modelling domain, but we enable address specific domains object inheritance. start reductionism demonstrate how entities are depending on targeted domain. use directed graphs capture models, introduce new concept, which call ”tokens” that enables us extend context beyond physical systems. The network representation is hierarchical so as complex interacting defined in leave nodes hierarchy, making overall model networks nodes. Multi-disciplinary multi-scale models result networks. two distinct communication ports, namely ports exchange tokens transfer information accumulators. An ontology captures structural elements applicable rules defines syntax establish equations. Linking behaviours alphabet graphical language. this language represent processes, has proven be efficient valuable. A set three examples demonstrates power Process Modelling framework (ProMo) implements ontology-centred uses construct models.