Abstract The product gene model is proposed for representing functions of principle solutions dealing with energy transformation. The knowledge base of product genes is established. A heuristic approach based on product genes is proposed for principle conceptual design of energy transforming systems, which is demonstrated valid by an illustrative example.
FENG Pei-Eng, ZHU Ai-Hua, CHEN Yong, ZHANG Shuai, HE Bin. Establishing knowledge base of product genes for conceptual design
of energy transforming systems. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2004, 11(3): 113-118.