Journal Article

FZJ-2019-00256

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Architectural Concept and Evaluation of a Framework for the Efficient Automation of Computational Scientific Workflows: An Energy Systems Analysis Example

Liu, J. (Corresponding author) ; Braun, E. ; Düpmeier, C. ; Kuckertz, P.FZJ* ; Ryberg, S. D.FZJ* ; Robinius, M.FZJ* ; Stolten, D.FZJ*RWTH* ; Hagenmeyer, V.

2019
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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/21808  doi:10.3390/app9040728

Abstract: Scientists and engineers involved in the design of complex system solutions use computational workflows for their evaluations. Along with growing system complexity, the complexity of these workflows also increases. Without integration tools, scientists and engineers are often highly concerned with how to integrate software tools and model sets, which hinders their original research or engineering aims. Therefore, a new framework for streamlining the creation and usage of automated computational workflows is introduced in the present article. It uses state-of-the-art technologies for automation (e.g., container-automation) and coordination (e.g., distributed message oriented middleware), and a microservice-based architecture for novel distributed process execution and coordination. It also supports co-simulations as part of larger workflows including additional auxiliary computational tasks, e.g., forecasting or data transformation. Using Apache NiFi, an easy-to-use web interface is provided to create, run and control workflows without the need to be concerned with the underlying computing infrastructure. Initial framework testing via the implementation of a real-world workflow underpins promising performance in the realms of parallelizability, low overheads and reliable coordination

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Elektrochemische Verfahrenstechnik (IEK-3)

Research Program(s):

1. 134 - Electrolysis and Hydrogen (POF3-134) (POF3-134)

Appears in the scientific report 2019

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; ; ; ; Clarivate Analytics Master Journal List ; Current Contents - Engineering, Computing and Technology ; Current Contents - Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences ; DOAJ Seal ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Web of Science Core Collection

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