Process Modeling and Simulation Tool(PSM)

The Process Simulation and Modelling (PSM) Tool is a specialized, stand-alone software application built using the .NET Framework, utilizing both Visual Basic and C# programming languages. It was designed as a core component of the AquaSPICE project suite, specifically developed to address the complex requirements of modelling and simulating production chains within process industries.

A key innovation of the PSM Tool is its holistic approach to simulation; it is capable of modelling the entire production chain, tracking the lifecycle from raw materials to final valuable products and by-products. This capability is highly scalable and versatile, allowing users to analyze operations at different levels of granularity, ranging from a single specific process to complex, cross-sectorial networks.

Functionally, the tool allows for the creation of a comprehensive digital representation of the physical system. By enabling users to run simulations based on specific "what-if" scenarios, the PSM Tool provides critical insights into system behavior, helping industries predict outcomes, optimize processes, and better understand the dynamics of their production ecosystems.