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Qualitative and quantitative reasoning about thermodynamicsOne 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.
Document ID
19900017373
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Skorstad, Gordon (Illinois Univ. Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States)
Forbus, Ken (Illinois Univ. Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 6, 1989
Subject Category
Thermodynamics And Statistical Physics
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-186788
NAS 1.26:186788
UIUCDCS-R-89-1554
UILU-ENG-89-1773
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society
Start Date: August 1, 1989
Accession Number
90N26689
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-137
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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