Meinel D, Paryanto P, Franke J (2014)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Conference contribution, Original article
Publication year: 2014
Pages Range: 893-899
Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 24th FAIM Conference
Event location: San Antonio, TX
Complex mechatronic systems, such as modern trains, demand interdisciplinary software tools in order to test systems as a whole and predict operational behavior. Caused by the intention of cost savings and pushing the market launch time, computer-aided modelling and simulating of the behavior of single devices, such as thermal effects, stresses, deformations and also electrical state variables, have long since become state-of-the-art. This method leads to well-matured products. The component integration into the system as a whole, however, often causes trouble due to the lack of computer and software assistance. Furthermore, the diverse engineering fields do not have the expertise to collaborate. Therefore, joined system testing and improving is difficult and uncommon. Since the different mechanical and electrical components are being developed and tested independently, overall system behavior can hardly be forecast. As a consequence, during the system assembly phase, unpredicted incompatibilities and system malfunctions can appear. In order to integrate the train subsystems into an overall system and allow for a better synchronization and proper system testing, the application of multi-domain model-ling and simulating is recommended. In this regard, the benefits brought by multi-domain applications will be discussed in this publication, using the example of a modern train. Thereafter, a case study of a pneumatic train brake application follows. Its results are exemplary being shown to demonstrate future perspectives. Models and simulation results of the brake and air supply components already turn out allowing for comparisons with the actual system. System start-up times of the simulation match actually measured times adequately.
APA:
Meinel, D., Paryanto, P., & Franke, J. (2014). Chances of the Application of Multi-Domain Simulation Tools in the Field of Train System Engineering. In Proceedings of the 24th FAIM Conference (pp. 893-899). San Antonio, TX.
MLA:
Meinel, David, Paryanto Paryanto, and Jörg Franke. "Chances of the Application of Multi-Domain Simulation Tools in the Field of Train System Engineering." Proceedings of the 24th FAIM Conference, San Antonio, TX 2014. 893-899.
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