(43c) Integrated Engineering Workflows: Bringing Various Engineering Tools Together for Improving Engineering Efficiency and Accuracy

The integrated engineering workflow is an innovative approach designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in engineering processes. Central to this workflow is creating a connection all the way from conceptual design of a process to modeling and simulation to detail engineering and eventually to field implementation.

It starts with ensuring that specifications are meticulously managed and validated at each stage of the project. But it is important to maintain a clear and traceable record of all design decisions and simulation results, the workflow ensures that every aspect of the project can be reviewed and audited, thereby enhancing reliability and accountability.

One of the significant advantages of adopting an integrated engineering workflow is the substantial reduction in the time required to seek or provide information, with efficiency gains of up to 30%. This reduction is achieved through streamlined communication channels and centralized information repositories, allowing team members to access and share critical data swiftly and easily.

Knowledge management is another cornerstone of the integrated engineering workflow. By systematically capturing and organizing knowledge, the workflow facilitates the retention and dissemination of expertise within the organization. This strategic management of knowledge not only supports current projects but also serves as a valuable resource for future initiatives.

Integrated engineering workflow ensures that all data is readily accessible to Various departments involved in the engineering tasks.

In this paper, we will introduce the concept of integrated engineering workflow and how to build them based on a simulation process data management platform (SPDM). We will then show a preliminary example of how it has been used to estimated rheological properties of fluids which is then transferred to CFD simulation for design of a mixing process and further handed over to structural analysis for thermal /structural analysis of a stirred reactor.

In the workflow example, we will also cover the aspect f exploring the design space and how it can lead to creation of executable digital twins for implementation during operations. We will end with the plans for future developments.