Simcenter System Simulation Solutions, A Key Enabler For Model-Based System Engineering

Simcenter system simulation
solutions, a key enabler for model-

based system engineering
Industry Challenges
Product Customer Stringent Competition

Complexity Requirement Regulation Intensification
95g
CO2/km
2021 EU fleet-wide average emission target
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Interdependency Customization, Electrification & Innovation & new

of physics & control variability & reuse automation business models
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Engineering Design Challenges
Master
System engineering view on simulation modeling
complexity
Evaluate design
Automation of process & use cases evaluations
variants
Embrace new
State of the art physical capability
technology
Innovate &
Knowledge management & transfer
deliver faster

Reason to use system simulation :
secure product lifecycle cost
“Engineering on the left side of the V-cycle typically consumes less than 5% of a program’s cost
but determines more than 80% of the product lifecycle cost.” – Cimdata report 2018

Reason to use Simcenter system simulation:
right place in design cycle
Requirements Concept Physical Design Test & validation Launch
End of
Market Feasibility Deployment Service &
Lifecycle
Requirements Concept Operations maintenance
Disposition
System
concept of System
operations Validation
Web App Server
System System & Cloud
System Modeling Requirements Verification Digital Twin
Simcenter Simcenter
System
Architect
MiL HiL System
High Level Architect
Design
SiL Subsystems
Testing
Simcenter Simcenter
Simcenter Simcenter
System System
Amesim Amesim
Analyst Analyst
1D System Simulation Detail Components
Design testing
Software / Hardware
Development
3D Simulation
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Reason to use Simcenter system simulation:
right place in design cycle
Physical Test &
Requirements Concept Launch
Design validation
100% Committed cost End of
Market Feasibility Deployment Service &
Lifecycle
Requirements Concept Operations maintenance
Disposition
System 85% System

concept of
Validation
operations
System System
Requirements Verification
High Level Subsystems

Design Testing
Detail Components
Design testing
spent cost
Software / Hardware
Development
5%
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Simcenter System Simulation
Landscape
• From architects of
System Simulation Users Profiles & Solutions formalized simulation
projects to…
Architect Domain expert Project engineer
• …domain experts who
craft physical behavior
models…
Simulink • …to be deployed to a
Simcenter Modelica, GT, Simcenter large audience of project
System ...
Simcenter System and analysts' engineers.
Architect Amesim Analyst • Model data storage is
Flomaster
done at simulation level
on high frequency of
renewal of multiple
studies
Model Management: Simcenter Sysdm
• With validated
architectures, libraries and
models are stored in your
Teamcenter
favorite PLM

Simcenter System Simulation
Roles and tools
System architecture &

High
Model administration
Architects - Simcenter System
Architect -
Administrators - Simcenter Sysdm -
Responsibilities & tools

Level of abstraction
Model Authoring Model authoring and

simulation
Domain experts - Simcenter Amesim -
Performance analysis
Analysts and optimization
Project engineers - Simcenter System
Low
Analyst -
Staffing in company
System simulation solutions
Users workflow
System simulation System simulation architect System simulation
model author analyst
Create physic 2 1 Create model Create analysis 3 Evaluate 4

behavior models architecture database configurations
Create physical Define Contract Organize Create

behavior models • Modeling simulation studies configurations
• Select modeling • Define attributes • Select
Teamcenter
architecture
level Assign modeling • Attributes • Set pre/post configurations
• Define parameters contract • Targets • Publish data • Apply data &
• Validate • Test cases • Define Scenarios scenarios
components & use cases • Runs massive
variants
Configure
Define and execute Define and execute
Provide validated architecture with
simulation models simulation studies
models simulation
settings
Simulation artefacts & data management
Simulink
Simcenter Simcenter System
FMI, GT, ... Simcenter System Analyst
Amesim Architect
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Multi-level modeling
One model does not fill all
Architecture & Subsystems
Electric After Thermal Suspen-

Battery Engine Gearbox Chassis
machine treatment systems sion
Thermal
Generic Map Efficiency Ratios One 2D
Level 1 Static
battery based map based
Map based
efficiency inertia linear mgmt
Model complexity
Advanced Dynamic Emissions

Mean Value 12 Gaz
model models Flywheel 3 DoF 3D
Level 2 Quasi-static Engine Simplified
Attibutes
(semi- cooling loops inertia (2D) multi-body
(MVEM) physic
empiric) HVAC
NVH
Advanced
Detailed
model Cylinder 12 Gaz Heat
rotary 18 DoF
Level 3 Dynamic (semi- pressure Detailed exchangers
stiffness (3D)
empiric) map chemistry stacking
and inertia Drivability
+ thermal
Advanced
model High
Cooperation Cooperation
Level 4 with FEM
(semi- frequency
with CFD
Range
empiric) engine and Perfo
+ aging
Simcenter system simulation solutions
Democratization of simulation
Generate architecture
• Define a system simulation architecture

and formalize its creation.
CAE Engineer
& R&D team
• Frontload interface definition and reduce Simcenter
integration issues
• Capture all steps of process and enforce System
correct usage of models Architect
• Focus on the simulation building blocks
and what the intent is
Generate content
• Develop ad hoc system simulation
CAE Engineer
& R&D team
models
• Test, Validate and Optimize system Simcenter
simulation models
Amesim
• Create behavior models to be used in
prior defined system architectures.

Democratization of simulation
• Deliver consistent simulation

Deploy & reuse
Project team
methodology for every aspects of the
project design Simcenter
• Insure traceability of studies System
• Capitalize knowledge in a constant
self improving process.
Analyst
Methods & Tools & IT

• Keep trace of all system simulation
management
artefacts (models, libraries,

Artefact
templates, architectures, projects)

Simcenter
• Implement RBAC to ensure quality
standards Sysdm
• Collaborate with peers in a
maintained and dedicated manner

Simcenter System Architect Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Sysdm Simcenter System Analyst

Simcenter System Architect
The system architecture and configuration tool
• Create or extract underlying architecture from simulation models

(Simcenter Amesim/Simulink) and formalize them
Import / define simulation architectures
• Define system / subsystem / component hierarchy
• Define ports, connections and underlying attributes
• Connect to Simcenter Sysdm or Teamcenter and their model

Link to data management & PLM management features
• Create pre-defined sets of simulation tasks

Validate architecture through simulation
• Launch heterogeneous simulation for model verification and validation
• Map requirements, verification and system configuration to simulation

Requirement-driven model-based development models and use bi-directional Impact analysis

Simcenter Amesim
The de-facto tool for physical simulation of mechatronic systems
• User-friendly modelling environment

Build your multi-domain system • Validated and pre-defined physical components
• Customization and scripting tools
• Advanced numerical techniques (ODE, DAE)

Run efficient simulations • Dynamic selection of calculation methods
• Discrete partitioning, parallel processing and co-simulation
• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)

• Plot, 2D and 3D post-processing tools
Make in-depth analysis • Spectral map and order tracking
• Linear analysis, scripting and APIs capabilities
• Integration with 3rd-party software: xIL, real-time and multi-body

Connect to the CAE world • Generic co-simulation for dynamic 3D models coupling
• Modelica-compliant platform

Simcenter System Analyst
The deployment framework for massive configurations exploitation
• Filtering of configurations, models and data

Create simulation runs quickly w/o expertise • Use premade configurations of validated architectures
• Handy customizable GUI
Manipulate models from heterogenous sources • Use services and API with existing simulation software
• Dedicated postprocessing on variables and selected KPIs

Make cross attribute analysis • Cross results and tailormade graphs
• Publish study, results, data in database for future use

Capitalize and share knowledge • Reuse existing study and use cases scenarios from templates

Simcenter Sysdm
System simulation data and configuration management tool
• Domain or organization-relevant classification and visualization

of simulation related data
Organize your data
• Correct handling of simulation models with dedicated data
models and specific business logic
• Role-based access control

Control the workflow • Asynchronous collaborative workflows
• Customized collaboration workflows: check-in/out, syndication…
• Version (lifecycle) and variant management (branching)

Share amongst teams • Addressing both control and system simulation communities
• Intuitive search and retrieval of models and simulation data
• Support Simcenter Amesim, Simulink and other model authoring

tools
Capitalize knowledge
• Open infrastructure allowing any system simulation data to be
managed

Aerospace & Defense
Business Challenges
• Reduce development cycle, costs and risks
• Improve systems integration
• Enhance flight simulators’ fidelity prior to tests
• Promote tool and model consistency
• Avoid late delivery penalties
“The use of Simcenter Amesim is part of a broader model and

simulation based systems engineering approach aimed at detecting
specification and design errors early in the design phase.”
Pascal Paper - MBSE Method and Tools Stream Leader
Airbus Helicopters
Reduced fuel
Decreased
system design cycle Shortened hydraulic
hydraulic system
by a year and system optimization
prototype costs by
integration period cycle by 3X
4X
Results & Benefits by nine months

Automotive
Business Challenges
• Cut costs and time-to-market
• Design outstanding fuel injection and braking systems
• Control simulation workflow
“ The major benefit that we see in using Simcenter Amesim is that

it helps us improve the quality and performance of our products.
Compared to 1997, we carry out more and more tests in the
development process based on virtual prototyping. This leads to a
better design and shorter development cycles.”
Andreas Klein - Senior Expert for Hydraulic System Simulation
Corporate Sector Research and Advance Engineering - Bosch
Gained better
Reduced
insight into the Enabled traceability
development
source of problems of the
efforts,
at early design process
cycle and costs
Results & Benefits design phases

Automotive
Business Challenges
• Develop control strategies without physically testing algorithms
• Shorten selective catalytic reduction system development cycles
• Verify the viability of new ideas
• Accelerate controls calibration
• Identify and understand the impact of critical design parameters
“The reduction of the controls development time by 75 percent

compared to our previous way of working was the determining
factor in winning multiple contracts.”
Jurgen Dedeurwaerder - Senior Expert
Control Systems Architecture - Plastic Omnium
Reduced controls Gained respect and

development time trust from Won more contracts
by 75 percent customers
Results & Benefits
Fluid Power Equipment
Business Challenges
• Offer high-performance, energy-efficient products
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Reduce time-to-market
“With a traditional engineering approach, it would have taken the

engineers several more months to identify the defect.
Using Simcenter Amesim, it only took a few days”
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Improved ability to Positioned as a

Enabled fast and
deal with technology
efficient
internal quality and integration
troubleshooting
requests partner
Results & Benefits
Simcenter System Simulation Ecosystem
Web App &

Cloud
Simcenter
Engineering
System
Services
Analyst
Simcenter Simcenter Simcenter

Amesim System Sysdm
Architect

System simulation solution in an MBSE context
Architecture Multi attribute

Scalable model Heterogeneous Model Deployed system
driven analysis
fidelity models integration management simulation
development deployment

Scalable model Heterogeneous Model
driven analysis No traceability
fidelity models integration management

Scalable model Heterogeneous Model Reduced
driven analysis
fidelity models integration management efficiency

driven analysis Low coherence

Scalable model Heterogeneous Model Low level
driven analysis
fidelity models integration management flexibility

driven analysis Low predictability
If missed consequence

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Simcenter system simulation

solutions, a key enabler for model-

Product Customer Stringent Competition

Interdependency Customization, Electrification & Innovation & new

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

Requirements Concept Physical Design Test & validation Launch

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019 Mechanical Electronics

System 85% System

High Level Subsystems

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019 Mechanical Electronics

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

System architecture &

Responsibilities & tools

Model Authoring Model authoring and

Create physic 2 1 Create model Create analysis 3 Evaluate 4

Create physical Define Contract Organize Create

Simulation artefacts & data management

Architecture & Subsystems

Electric After Thermal Suspen-

Advanced Dynamic Emissions

• Define a system simulation architecture

• Develop ad hoc system simulation

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

• Deliver consistent simulation

Methods & Tools & IT

artefacts (models, libraries,

templates, architectures, projects)

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

Simcenter System Architect Simcenter Amesim

Simcenter Sysdm Simcenter System Analyst

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

• Create or extract underlying architecture from simulation models

• Connect to Simcenter Sysdm or Teamcenter and their model

• Create pre-defined sets of simulation tasks

• Map requirements, verification and system configuration to simulation

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

• User-friendly modelling environment

• Advanced numerical techniques (ODE, DAE)

• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)

• Integration with 3rd-party software: xIL, real-time and multi-body

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

• Filtering of configurations, models and data

• Dedicated postprocessing on variables and selected KPIs

• Publish study, results, data in database for future use

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

• Domain or organization-relevant classification and visualization

• Role-based access control

• Version (lifecycle) and variant management (branching)

• Support Simcenter Amesim, Simulink and other model authoring

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

“The use of Simcenter Amesim is part of a broader model and

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

“ The major benefit that we see in using Simcenter Amesim is that

Unrestricted © Siemens 2019

“The reduction of the controls development time by 75 percent

Reduced controls Gained respect and