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Multilevel Flow Modelling
Multilevel Flow Modeling (MFM) is a framework for modeling industrial processes. MFM is a kind of Function model, functional modeling employing the concepts of abstraction, decomposition, and functional representation. The approach regards the purpose, rather than the physical behavior of a system as its defining element. MFM hierarchically decomposes the function of a system along the means-end and whole-part dimensions in relation to intended actions. Functions are syntactically modeled by the relations of fundamental concepts contributing as part of a subsystem. Each subsystem is considered in the context of the overall system in terms of the purpose (end) of its function (means) in the system. Using only a few fundamental concepts as building blocks allows qualitative reasoning about action success or failure. MFM defines a graphical modeling language for representing the encompassed knowledge. History MFM originated as a modeling language for capturing how human operators ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Function Model
In systems engineering, software engineering, and computer science, a function model or functional model is a structured representation of the functions ( activities, actions, processes, operations) within the modeled system or subject area.FIPS Publication 183 released of IDEFĂ December 1993 by the Computer Systems Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 
A function model, similar with the activity model or
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