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Modeling Fundamentals and Processes

Modeling techniques, constraints, and best practices for fluid systems

Simscape™ Fluids™ models physical systems as networks with assigned fluid domains and specialized components, such as isothermal liquid pumps, two-phase fluid heat exchangers, and gas-thermal liquid actuators. Each component has at least one Through and one Across variable that can be measured at its ports. For more information on block variables, see Basic Principles of Modeling Physical Networks, and for more information on modeling in Simscape, see Essential Steps for Constructing a Physical Model.

In Modeling Fundamentals, you can find information on the numerics behind the network approach, which can help you better design your simulation control and monitoring systems.

In Verification and Validation, you can find information on how to carry out verification and validation tasks using Simscape Fluids.

In Model Optimization, you can learn to use Simulink® Design Optimization™ to optimize block parameters.

Modeling Fundamentals

Block Equations and the Simscape Numerical Scheme

How the Simscape Fluids equations are assembled.

Model a Refrigeration Cycle

Model considerations for a closed-loop refrigeration cycle.

Numerical Smoothing

Numerical smoothing applied to block variables for increased simulation robustness.

List of Pre-Parameterized Components

List of available preparameterized blocks in Simscape Fluids.

Verification and Validation

Validating Flow Response With the Simulation Data Inspector

Workflow example of validating a Simscape Fluids model.

Model Optimization

Perform Parameter Estimation on a Heat Exchanger

Use Simulink Design Optimization to optimize heat exchanger performance with parameter estimation.