exported equivalent COPI_0000351
Silo
IRI: https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi/COPI_0000351
Generated onGerado em 2026-04-16
Natural Language DefinitionDefinição em Linguagem Natural
EN
A silo is a vessel that bears a solid bulk storage function and has a conical bottom section for facilitating the storage and discharge of bulk solid materials.
PT-BR
Um silo é um vaso que possui uma função de armazenamento de sólidos a granel e tem uma seção inferior cônica para facilitar o armazenamento e descarga de materiais sólidos a granel.
Formal AxiomsAxiomas Formais
Semi-formal (Aristotelian)Semi-formal (Aristotélico)
Every silo is a vessel that has the function of storing bulk solids and has a conical bottom component.
First-Order Logic TheoryTeoria em Lógica de Primeira Ordem
[Definition]∀x (Silo(x) ↔ Vessel(x) ∧ ∃f (SolidBulkStorageFunction(f) ∧ bearerOf(x,f)) ∧ ∃bearerOf.SolidBulkStorageFunction ⊓ ∃hasComponentPartAtAllTimes.ConicalBottom) — Steps 1–3: genus + identity-giving function [Function axiom: SolidBulkStorageFunction]∀f (SolidBulkStorageFunction(f) → ∀p (realizedIn(f,p) → SolidBulkStorageProcess(p)) ∧ ∃p (SolidBulkStorageProcess(p) ∧ realizedIn(f,p))) — Step 1: ∀ preserves type-type identity; ∃ rules out vacuous functions never realised [Process participation signature]∀x ∀f ((Silo(x) ∧ SolidBulkStorageFunction(f) ∧ bearerOf(x,f)) → ∃m (SolidPortion(m) ∧ participatesIn(m,f)) ∧ ∃e (SolidPortion(e) ∧ participatesIn(e,f)) ∧ processType(f,Containment)) — Step 5: typed participants in the realising process
OWL 2 / Turtle
@prefix copi: <https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi/> . @prefix : <https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi/> . @prefix owl: <http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#> . @prefix rdf: <http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#> . @prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> . @prefix xsd: <http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#> . @prefix bfo: <http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/> . @prefix iof-core: <https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/construct/> . @prefix iof-av: <https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/annotation/> . @prefix skos: <http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#> . @prefix qudt: <http://qudt.org/schema/qudt/> . @prefix dcterms: <http://purl.org/dc/terms/> . @prefix foaf: <http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/> . @prefix apv: <http://inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/apv#> . ### COPI — Core Ontology for Petroleum Installations ### Class module: Silo <https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi> rdf:type owl:Ontology ; dcterms:title "Core Ontology for Petroleum Installations (COPI)"@en ; dcterms:title "Ontologia Core para Instalações de Petróleo (COPI)"@pt-br ; dcterms:description "BFO/IOF-Core conformant ontology of equipment classes for petroleum production plants, developed using the five-step RDL enrichment method."@en ; skos:scopeNote "Material artifacts (bfo:material_entity) that (i) are part of a petroleum production plant, and (ii) bear at least one function whose realization involves the transport (e.g. production and injection), processing (separation and other processes), control, monitoring, measurement, containment or offloading of material or energy."@en ; skos:scopeNote "Artefatos materiais (bfo:material_entity) que (i) fazem parte de uma planta de produção de petróleo, e (ii) possuem ao menos uma função cuja realização envolve o transporte (p. ex. produção e injeção), processamento (separação e outros processos), controle, monitoramento, medição, contenção ou escoamento de material ou energia."@pt-br ; skos:scopeNote "COPI provides high-level equipment categories defined by function to demonstrate the defined-class mechanism. Equipment subtypes are annotated with references to CFIHOS and PCA RDL terms. COPI is not a reference data library; organizations should use CFIHOS, PCA RDL, or ISO 14224 for comprehensive equipment classification."@en ; skos:scopeNote "COPI fornece categorias de alto nível de equipamentos definidas por função para demonstrar o mecanismo de classe definida. Os subtipos de equipamentos são anotados com referências aos termos do CFIHOS e do PCA RDL. COPI não é uma biblioteca de dados de referência; organizações devem utilizar o CFIHOS, o PCA RDL ou a ISO 14224 para classificação abrangente de equipamentos."@pt-br ; owl:versionInfo "1.1.0-104-g4d16eff" ; owl:imports <https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/core/Core/> ; owl:imports <http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/bfo/2020/bfo.owl> ; dcterms:creator "Nicolau Oyhenard dos Santos"@en ; dcterms:contributor "Cauã Antunes" ; dcterms:contributor "Haroldo Rojas" ; dcterms:contributor "Rafael Petry" ; dcterms:contributor "Régis Romeu" ; dcterms:contributor "Mara Abel" ; dcterms:isPartOf <https://inf.ufrgs.br/projetos/OntoKG> ; dcterms:publisher "Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)"@en ; dcterms:license <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/> ; dcterms:created "2026-04-08"^^xsd:date ; dcterms:modified "2026-07-13"^^xsd:date ; apv:GlobalMinLanguageCoverage "en pt-br" ; apv:ClassURIFormationRule "https://www[.]inf[.]ufrgs[.]br/ontologies/copi/(COPI_[0-9]{7}|[A-Z][A-Za-z0-9]*)" ; apv:ClassMinAnnotationCoverage "rdfs:label https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/annotation/naturalLanguageDefinition" . iof-av:naturalLanguageDefinition rdf:type owl:AnnotationProperty ; apv:MinAnnotationLength 20 . ### Identity-giving function :SolidBulkStorageFunction rdf:type owl:Class ; rdfs:subClassOf iof-core:DesignedFunction ; rdfs:subClassOf [ rdf:type owl:Restriction ; owl:onProperty bfo:BFO_0000054 ; # realizedIn owl:allValuesFrom :SolidBulkStorageProcess ] ; rdfs:subClassOf [ rdf:type owl:Restriction ; owl:onProperty bfo:BFO_0000054 ; # realizedIn owl:someValuesFrom :SolidBulkStorageProcess ] ; rdfs:label "solid bulk storage function"@en ; rdfs:label "função de armazenamento de sólidos a granel"@pt-br . ### Process type :SolidBulkStorageProcess rdf:type owl:Class ; rdfs:subClassOf iof-core:PlannedProcess ; rdfs:label "solid bulk storage process"@en ; rdfs:label "processo de armazenamento de sólidos a granel"@pt-br . :SolidBulkStorageProcess rdfs:subClassOf [ rdf:type owl:Restriction ; owl:onProperty iof-core:hasInput ; owl:someValuesFrom :SolidPortion ] ; rdfs:subClassOf [ rdf:type owl:Restriction ; owl:onProperty iof-core:hasSpecifiedOutput ; owl:someValuesFrom :SolidPortion ] . ### Equipment universal: Silo :Silo rdf:type owl:Class ; owl:equivalentClass [ rdf:type owl:Class ; owl:intersectionOf ( :Vessel [ rdf:type owl:Restriction ; owl:onProperty iof-core:hasFunction ; # Object branch (MaterialArtifact/Assembly/Object/FiatObjectPart) owl:someValuesFrom :SolidBulkStorageFunction ] ) ] ; rdfs:label "silo"@en ; rdfs:label "silo"@pt-br ; iof-av:naturalLanguageDefinition "A silo is a vessel that bears a solid bulk storage function and has a conical bottom section for facilitating the storage and discharge of bulk solid materials."@en ; skos:definition "A silo is a vessel that bears a solid bulk storage function and has a conical bottom section for facilitating the storage and discharge of bulk solid materials."@en ; iof-av:naturalLanguageDefinition "Um silo é um vaso que possui uma função de armazenamento de sólidos a granel e tem uma seção inferior cônica para facilitar o armazenamento e descarga de materiais sólidos a granel."@pt-br ; iof-av:semiFormalNaturalLanguageAxiom "Every silo is a vessel that has the function of storing bulk solids and has a conical bottom component."@en ; iof-av:firstOrderLogicAxiom "∀x (Silo(x) ↔ (Vessel(x) ∧ ∃f(SolidBulkStorageFunction(f) ∧ bearerOf(x,f)) ∧ ∃c(ConicalBottom(c) ∧ hasComponentPartAtAllTimes(x,c))))"@en ;
Axiomatization Decision LogRegistro de Decisões
1 Identity-Giving FunctionFunção Identitária
Function class
SolidBulkStorageFunction ⊑ DesignedFunction
Realized in
SolidBulkStorageProcess ⊑ PlannedProcess
The identity-giving function is the specialized storage of solid materials in bulk quantities, which distinguishes silos from other storage vessels that handle liquids or gases. This function encompasses both containment and the specific handling requirements for bulk solids.
2 Genus DeterminationDeterminação do Gênero
vesselbfo:Object (BFO_0000030)
From parent_candidates, 'vessel' is the most specific and appropriate genus, already enriched in our ontology. CFIHOS explicitly states 'A vessel that has...' and ISO15926 indicates CONTAINER as parent, but vessel is more specific than container and already defined. Silo is a specialized type of vessel for solid storage.
3 Differentia SpecificaDiferença Específica
∃bearerOf.SolidBulkStorageFunction ⊓ ∃hasComponentPartAtAllTimes.ConicalBottom

Bears a solid bulk storage function and has a conical-shaped bottom section for facilitating discharge of stored solids.

The differentia combines the functional aspect (solid bulk storage) with the characteristic structural feature (conical bottom) that is consistently mentioned across all definitions and is functionally necessary for effective solid discharge. The conical geometry is not merely descriptive but serves the functional requirement of preventing bridging and ensuring flow of bulk solids.
4 Necessary PartsPartes Necessárias

No necessary parts recorded.

These parts represent the minimal structural requirements that distinguish a silo from other vessels - the conical bottom for solid discharge and the containment walls. Additional components like roofs, discharge systems, etc. vary by subtype.
Process Participation SignatureAssinatura de Participação em Processo
InputsEntradas
{'type': 'SolidPortion', 'count': 1, 'constraints': 'bulk particulate material'}
OutputsSaídas
{'type': 'SolidPortion', 'count': 1, 'constraints': 'same bulk material, potentially aged/settled'}
TransformationTransformação
temporary containment with potential settling/compaction over time
Silos receive bulk solid materials for storage and discharge the same materials, with minimal transformation except for natural settling, compaction, or minor degradation during storage period.
MetadataMetadados
COPI IDCOPI IDCOPI_0000351
IRIIRIhttps://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi/COPI_0000351
StatusStatusexported
Axiom modeModoequivalent
CreatedCriado2026-04-16
UpdatedAtualizado2026-06-28
LLM modelModelo LLMclaude-sonnet-4-20250514
VersionVersão2026-07-13