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Modelling a Hemodialysis Machine Using Algebraic State-Transition Diagrams and B-like Methods

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Abstract State Machines, Alloy, B, TLA, VDM, and Z (ABZ 2016)

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This paper presents the specification of the hemodialysis case study, proposed by ABZ’16 conference. The specification was carried out by a coupling of Algebraic State-Transition Diagrams (astd) and B-like methods. astd are a graphical notation, based on automata and process algebra operators. They provide an easy-to-read specification of the dynamic behaviour of the system. The data model is specified using the Event-B language. The system is incrementally designed using extended refinement of both methods.

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  1. Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

    Thomas Fayolle & Marc Frappier

  2. Université Paris-Est, LACL, Paris, France

    Thomas Fayolle, Frédéric Gervais & Régine Laleau

  3. Ikos Consulting, Levallois-Perret, France

    Thomas Fayolle

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  2. Software Competence Center, Hagenberg, Austria

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  3. Software Competence Center, Hagenberg, Austria

    Atif Mashkoor

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Fayolle, T., Frappier, M., Gervais, F., Laleau, R. (2016). Modelling a Hemodialysis Machine Using Algebraic State-Transition Diagrams and B-like Methods. In: Butler, M., Schewe, KD., Mashkoor, A., Biro, M. (eds) Abstract State Machines, Alloy, B, TLA, VDM, and Z. ABZ 2016. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 9675. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33600-8_33

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