Modeling Fluid Systems with Simscape
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This course focuses on modeling fluid systems in Simulink® using Simscape Fluids™. Topics include:
- Modeling fluid power systems
- Actuating and controlling fluid system models
- Connecting fluid, mechanical, and thermal modeling domains
- Creating custom model components using blocks, data, or equations
Day 1 of 1
Hydromechanical Systems
Objective: Use Simscape and Simscape Fluids blocks to model the conversion between mechanical and hydraulic energy.
- Hydraulic modeling in Simscape
- Data logging and visualization
- Hydromechanical components
- Fluid dynamics and properties
Hydraulic Actuation and Control
Objective: Model closed-loop fluid power systems controlled by valves and actuators.
- Valves in Simscape Fluids
- Feedback control with Simulink
- Accumulator control
- Model hierarchy and solvers
Thermal Liquid Systems
Objective: Model fluid delivery systems that account for gravitational and thermal effects.
- Thermal liquid blocks
- Elevation in tanks and pipes
- Thermal networks
- Heat exchangers
- Temperature control
Custom Model Case Studies
Objective: Build custom fluid model components using fundamental blocks, equations, or data.
- Custom directional valve
- Empirical valve models
- Valve optimization
- Centrifugal pump parameterization
- Variable-efficiency motor
