Integrating Thermal Management Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
November 8, 2017
Electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles are intensively being developed by the automotive industry to replace conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. These vehicles specifically require a tighter integration of the thermal management system with the cabin air conditioning. Why are expectations on the cooling system so high for electric vehicles? The Li-ion batteries […]
Integrating Thermal Management Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
November 8, 2017
Electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles are intensively being developed by the automotive industry to replace conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. These vehicles specifically require a tighter integration of the thermal management system with the cabin air conditioning. Why are expectations on the cooling system so high for electric vehicles? The Li-ion batteries […]
Lightning McQueen and Disney Pixar Cars Expose My Day Job
October 17, 2017
Explaining the ins and outs of working at Modelon is never as transparent as it should seem. After watching Cars 3 with my son I found an easier way to explain the challenges customers have and the benefit of model based engineering. Read on…. What do you do for a living? An intrusive question but, […]
Stabilizing Hydro Power for the Electrical Grid
August 31, 2017
Hydro-power is often associated with conservative and perhaps stagnant technology development. But, because it has been around for hundreds of years and many countries rely on the output of power, the maintenance and continued support of these plants is critical. Currently, in Iceland 70% of their electricity is produced from hydroelectric power, therefore constant operation […]
Validating Fuel Cell Efficiencies
August 15, 2017
In the last decade, Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) have seen an up-tick in popularity and practicality as OEMs and economies work to reach regional and global environmental goals. The automotive industry stands to gain the most from these technologies as PEMFC offer benefits that include: low emissions, in comparison to the archaic internal […]
Model-Based Systems Engineering for Aircraft Engines
June 27, 2017
Modelon’s Jet Propulsion Library provides the foundation for modeling and simulating jet engines along with the integrated model-based systems engineering of aircraft systems. Why start optimizing The prime mover of an aircraft, the jet engine, is one of the most important subsystems of an aircraft. Jet engines provide primary power (thrust) and secondary power (to […]
Architecture Based Vehicle Modeling
May 23, 2017
Reviewing Architecture-Based Approaches for Vehicle Modeling All Modelon libraries are developed to adhere to the open-standard, Modelica language. We, at Modelon, thrive in this language standard for many reasons and fully leverage it in the use of templates and model architectures to rapidly create models and model variants. Modelon’s Vehicle Dynamics Library utilizes this template-based […]
Exa partners with Modelon to explore system level simulation capabilities
April 6, 2017
Modelon, the premier provider of Modelica solutions for model-based systems engineering (MBSE), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Exa® Corporation, a global innovator of simulation software for product engineering. The partnership will enable Exa Corporation to assess Modelon technologies and modules in Exa products. The new partnership aims to deliver Modelon’s MBSE technology […]
PowerGrab – Modeling the musculoskeletal system of the human hand in Modelica
March 14, 2017
Prehensile and precision grasps with Modelica This article can be interesting for people working with modeling and simulation of flexible multibody systems, as well as for all Modelica enthusiasts. Prehensile and precision grasps with Modelica Several years ago, while volunteering at a nursing home and observing senior citizens having trouble opening doors and holding objects, […]
Dynamic modeling of a parabolic trough solar thermal power plant with thermal storage using Modelon’s Thermal Power Library®
March 1, 2017
New publication interesting for solar power modeling and simulation Modelon is glad to announce the publication of a new article for the field of solar power modeling and simulation with Modelica – Dynamic modeling of parabolic trough solar thermal power plant with thermal storage using Modelica. Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology with thermal energy storage […]
Important information for Dymola® customers who use Modelon Libraries
February 22, 2017
Modelon provides world-leading industry libraries for open-source platforms, including Dymola® and 3DEXPERIENCE®.