Simulation Techniques and Design in Engineering — Foundations, Methods and Possibilities

Abstract

A concept of a simulation system is developed that is provided for the assistance of the design in engineering. As a special case the design of an alternative type of a series of machines, for instance a series of centrifugal pumps, is considered. The simulation model will consist of three parts, one comprising relations for the whole series in mathematical formulations or equivalents of these, the second part giving design details of the machines that already exist, and the third specifying the alternative type more or less exactly. The procedure of using such a simulation system and the way of combining it with methods for the computer aided design is described.