System Modeling

This booklet introduces practical guidelines and specific techniques for developing and analyzing complex power systems with the aid of computer simulation. The general concept of computer simulation (referred to simply as simulation in this booklet) is to use a computer to predict the behavior of a system that is to be developed. To achieve this goal, a system model of the real system is created. This system model is then used to predict actual system performance and to help make effective design decisions.

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Mechatronic system designs are complex by nature, and are becoming more so all the time. Not only has the typical system design grown in overall size to accommodate ever-increasing demands for functionality and performance, but these designs must fluently integrate analog and digital hardware, as well as the software that controls it. This has presented daunting challenges for design teams. And at the same time design teams are scrambling to keep up with these new challenges, there is increased pressure to reduce development cycle time.

In order to keep pace with these new realities, new processes and development tools are required. In particular, the development and intelligent use of computer models of these complex systems--once considered a luxury--are becoming critical components to the success of the overall development process. This paper presents a brief introduction to the development of mechatronic system models for computer simulation and analysis.

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