Production Routes

This structure allows production processes to be defined end-to-end, including inputs, energy usage, process steps, and outputs.

At the top of the screen, there is a Create Production Flow button to create a new production flow. In the lower section, a table listing existing production flows is displayed.

For each flow, the following information is shown:

• Production Flow Name

• Final Product

• Facility

• Created Date

• Status (Draft / Active)

Existing flows can be edited or deleted from this list.

Creating a Production Flow

To create a new flow, click the Create Production Flow button. In the form that opens:

• Enter the flow name

• Select the final product

• Select the facility

• Optionally add a description

All products (inputs and outputs) must be predefined in the Products section.

After completing the form, proceed to the flow builder screen by clicking Start Flow Creation.

Flow Builder Screen

On this screen, the production process is modeled as a flow diagram.

• Input: Represents raw materials entering the process

• Energy: Represents energy sources used in production

• Process: Represents transformation or manufacturing steps

• Output: Represents products or waste generated at the end of the process

Connections between nodes are established using arrows. Input and Energy nodes connect to Process nodes, and Process nodes connect to Output nodes.

When needed:

• Additional inputs or energy can be added by clicking connection points

• Multiple outputs can be defined

• Outputs can be specified as either product or waste

Outputs created in one flow can also be used as inputs in another flow. This enables interconnected modeling of production processes.

Flow Settings and Editing

By clicking the edit (pencil) icon on the flow, the following information can be updated:

• Flow name

• Facility information

• Reporting method (Standard or Mass Balance)

• Description

To add a new process, use the Add Process Flow + option.

Saving and Activating the Flow

Once the flow is created, it can be saved using the Save Route button. Initially, the flow is saved with Draft status.

To enable the flow for calculations, its status must be changed to Active.

Rules and Behaviors

• Input and Energy nodes can only connect to Process nodes

• Process nodes can receive multiple inputs and produce multiple outputs

• Output nodes can only receive connections from Process nodes

• An output can be used as an input in another flow

• Missing connections are indicated by system warnings