Procedure Model for Standardization and Classification of Modules in Plant Engineering

The process industry faces the challenges of intensified, global competition with increasing market dynamics. Modular, transformable production concepts promise a better adaption to these in the dimensions of throughput, product mix, and production location. To support the planning and engineering process of plants, a module definition with accompanying intensive and extensive parameters is given on the one hand. On the other hand, a procedure model is developed which classifies and standardizes modules for plants. This is demonstrated for a generic case study.