Technical Reference
Sustainable Catalyst Workbench: Technical Reference and Integrations
Review the technical, data, lifecycle, validation, and integration contract for Sustainable Catalyst Workbench.
Sustainable Catalyst Workbench · Technical Reference
Unit-aware calculation, symbolic math, graphing, engineering notes, domain calculators, exports, and prototyping.
Purpose
This reference summarizes the functional contract, record expectations, lifecycle, validation, export, compatibility, integration, privacy, and release-review requirements for Sustainable Catalyst Workbench.
Prerequisites
- Current release notes and repository documentation
- A test environment
- A backup and rollback plan
- Access to product health or package checks
- The synthetic all-feature sample
Sample data
This article uses a fictional Resilient Community Retrofit Program. The files contain one demonstration row for every documented feature, so each capability can be tested without private or production data.
Download CSV feature examples · Download JSON workspace example
Preview
| # | Feature | Sample action | Expected result | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chalkboard Translator | translate a plain-language energy question into variables, equations, units, and assumptions | a reviewable equation and variable table | synthetic-demo |
| 2 | Symbolic Math | differentiate P(t)=120+8t-0.2t² and simplify the result | a symbolic derivative with an equivalent-form check | synthetic-demo |
| 3 | Unit-Aware Calculation | convert 450 MWh to kWh and GJ | 450,000 kWh and about 1,620 GJ | synthetic-demo |
| 4 | Graph Studio | plot monthly baseline and retrofit electricity use | a labeled chart tied to the source rows | synthetic-demo |
| 5 | Engineering Mode | estimate simple payback with stated capital cost and tariff | an engineering-style note with cautions | synthetic-demo |
The downloadable files include all 12 feature rows.
Technical contract
Canonical identity
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Product slug | workbench |
| Product name | Sustainable Catalyst Workbench |
| Verified version | 5.0.0 |
| Content pack | 1.0.0 |
| Default article state | draft |
| Human review | required |
Functional surface
| Capability | Sample operation | Expected artifact |
|---|---|---|
| Chalkboard Translator | translate a plain-language energy question into variables, equations, units, and assumptions | a reviewable equation and variable table |
| Symbolic Math | differentiate P(t)=120+8t-0.2t² and simplify the result | a symbolic derivative with an equivalent-form check |
| Unit-Aware Calculation | convert 450 MWh to kWh and GJ | 450,000 kWh and about 1,620 GJ |
| Graph Studio | plot monthly baseline and retrofit electricity use | a labeled chart tied to the source rows |
| Engineering Mode | estimate simple payback with stated capital cost and tariff | an engineering-style note with cautions |
| Domain Calculators | run a heat-loss calculation for a community-center wall | a domain result with inputs, units, and method limits |
| Parameter Sliders | vary electricity price from $0.08 to $0.18/kWh | a visible sensitivity range |
| Calculation Notes | attach tariff source, occupancy assumption, and uncertainty | a traceable calculation note |
| Export Studio | export the reviewed calculation as JSON, CSV, Markdown, or HTML | a portable bundle preserving inputs and provenance |
| Embedded Calculators | place the energy calculator inside a methodology page | a reusable governed calculator |
| Prototyping Runners | generate a bounded Python example from the reviewed model | inspectable code and execution notes |
| Hardware and Simulation Handoffs | send sensor conversion parameters to a Research Lab experiment | a typed handoff receipt |
Core record fields
- Stable record or artifact ID
- Product and schema version
- Created and updated time
- Owner or responsible role
- Lifecycle or review state
- Source and provenance
- Units, period, geography, classification, or audience where applicable
- Validation findings and uncertainty
- Privacy and publication boundary
- Export or handoff integrity metadata
Lifecycle
Use a human-controlled lifecycle such as draft → review → approved/published, with revise, superseded, archived, withdrawn, failed, and recovered states where appropriate. Automated analysis may recommend; it must not silently approve, publish, or create private cases.
Validation
- Required-field and type checks
- Identifier and relationship checks
- Unit, period, geography, method, and classification compatibility
- Product and schema compatibility
- Source, evidence, and provenance completeness
- Permission, privacy, and publication-boundary checks
- Deterministic checksum or fingerprint validation for portable artifacts
Integrations
- Decision Studio
- Research Lab
- Catalyst Data
- Catalyst Analytics R
- Knowledge Library
- Platform Core
Send the minimum required fields through a typed contract. Preserve source product, destination, schema, artifact ID, review state, provenance, consent or privacy boundary, and receipt. Private Contact and Engagement records never belong in public support or research artifacts.
Release review
- Confirm interface, service, manifest, package, and schema versions.
- Validate the all-feature sample.
- Run product tests and integrity checks.
- Test one export and each supported handoff category.
- Document breaking changes and migration path.
- Update Last Verified Version before publishing this article.
Expected output
- A complete feature contract
- A validated synthetic export
- A compatibility decision
- A documented integration receipt
- A release-integrity report
Verification
- Product slug, version, schema, and IDs agree.
- Every documented feature maps to an actual interface, command, route, or record.
- The sample files produce the stated artifacts.
- Integrations preserve provenance and privacy.
- Migration, rollback, support, and release documentation are current.
Responsible use
Outputs support analysis and learning; consequential engineering or safety decisions require validated data, applicable standards, and qualified review.