Qualitative and quantitative reasoning about thermodynamics
Abstract
One goal of qualitative physics is to capture the tacit knowledge of engineers and scientists. It is shown how Qualitative Process theory can be used to express concepts of engineering thermodynamics. In particular, it is shown how to integrate qualitative and quantitative knowledge to solve textbook problems involving thermodynamic cycles, such as gas turbine plants and steam power plants. These ideas were implemented in a program called SCHISM. Its analysis of a sample textbook problem is described and plans for future work are discussed.
- Publication:
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Presented at the Tenth Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society
- Pub Date:
- November 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989css..conf.....S
- Keywords:
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- Cognition;
- Problem Solving;
- Quantitative Analysis;
- Scientists;
- Thermodynamic Cycles;
- Thermodynamics;
- Closed Cycles;
- Computer Programs;
- Gas Turbines;
- Simulation;
- Steady State;
- Steam;
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics