hydraulic simulation software
hydraulic simulation software
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I'm looking pneumatic/hydraulic simulation software. Anyone know any good ones? I'm looking for the one most commonly used in industry. I know Matlab and Simulink has great package but kind on the way pricey side is there any other out?





RE: hydraulic simulation software
None of the other simulation software that I have looked at will provide a better solution than The Mathworks if you need accurate multi-domain results.
If you find a better solution or know of a tool to develop valve models for Simulink with I would like to know.
Ed Danzer
www.danzcoinc.com
www.dehyds.com
RE: hydraulic simulation software
Thanks for the information. As I always say hydraulics is the black art of engineering. And what found out about hydraulic software it is to. I've been primarily doing all my design analysis on hydraulic circuits by hand.
Are valves the biggest problem in Simulink?
How is Mathworks hydraulic simulation of complete circuits if you where to get lucky and have accurate component models?
RE: hydraulic simulation software
It is sold as simulation but I think the math is oversimplified. I have no direct comparison of it's simulation vs. another to compare results.
RE: hydraulic simulation software
The one project I'm working on requires very accurate electronic control of solenoid valves to obtain proper operation so even a few percent of variation may cause a catastrophic failure.
One non valve component I have struggled with defining is a gas bottle accumulator. This will be a piston in a cylinder attached by plumbing to a separate gas bottle. Part of the problem has more to do with my marginal skills than Simulink. I hope to have more time to work on developing my skill this summer.
Ed Danzer
www.danzcoinc.com
www.dehyds.com
RE: hydraulic simulation software
Thanks I'll have to look in to Automation Studio.
Ed,
Thanks again. My biggest problem with Simulink right now is the prices. From what I've hear MathLab and Simulink have quite the learning curve. I've used MathCAD for years now and found its learning curve quite easy. I'm need some that can handle a very robust hydraulic circuit design.
Your gas bottle accumulator cylinder problems sound like a pretty close to a project I've got coming up.
Dylan M. Rigby
http://www.uintahmachine.com/
RE: hydraulic simulation software