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Modeling and Simulation of

Mechatronic systems

Importance of Mechatronics
Introduction to system & Mechatronic system
What is modeling & Simulation
System ?
Collection of entities to perform some action.
System is a combination of components that
act together in such a way that the overall
system behaves in a pre-specified desired
manner.
Static
Dynamic

What is a Model ?
Used to answer any Q.
Physical
Mathematical
computer
Model
Physical
Static &
Dynamic
Mathematical
Static &
Dynamic
Numerical Analytical
Computer
Static &
Dynamic
Why Modeling ?
Too Expensive


Too Dangerous


System doesnt(yet) exist
Steps in building a model
Block building

Relevance

Accuracy

Aggregation

Validation

Simulation
Study of complex internal structure
Study the effect of certain info/factors
Observation of loads improvements/changes
How to build a model
Domain experience

Understand the application

Mastering the facts

Knowledge engineering

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