Systems Modeling, Simulation and Optimization in a Heterogeneous World
Abstract:
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) holds many promises, e.g., reduction of cost of poor quality and time to market, as well as increases in integrated system performance and operating economy. But many promises are yet to be realized. Engineers faces a number of challenges in exercising methods and tools for MBSE. Many of the challenges flows form the inherent heterogeneity in systems engineering. This talk highlights heterogeneity in four dimensions: i) physical domains (electrical, mechanical, thermofluid etc.), ii) analysis (simulation, optimization etc.), iii) model fidelity (steady-state, dynamic, level of accuracy etc.), and iv) tools (simulation environments, integration platforms etc.). Industries aspiring to be or become systems integrators must excel in managing heterogeneity along these dimensions in order to bring competitive offers to the market.
Unifying technologies are therefore of particular interest in order to meet future challenges in MBSE. In this talk, the standards Modelica and the Functional Mock-up Interface, and related software tools, are put in this context, and their unifying capabilities are highlighted. Examples are used to demonstrate how Modelica and FMI are bringing unity to the heterogeneous MBSE table.
Biography:
Johan Åkesson holds a PhD in Automatic Control and an MSc in Computer science, both from the Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, Sweden. He currently serves as Modelon's CTO and R&D Director for software development in simulation and optimization. Johan's interests include industrial deployment of academic research, software and toolchains for simulation and optimization, Modelica and FMI.