What is Simulation software: Definition and 67 Discussions
Simulation software is based on the process of modeling a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually performing that operation. Simulation software is used widely to design equipment so that the final product will be as close to design specs as possible without expensive in process modification. Simulation software with real-time response is often used in gaming, but it also has important industrial applications. When the penalty for improper operation is costly, such as airplane pilots, nuclear power plant operators, or chemical plant operators, a mock up of the actual control panel is connected to a real-time simulation of the physical response, giving valuable training experience without fear of a disastrous outcome.
Advanced computer programs can simulate power system behavior, weather conditions, electronic circuits, chemical reactions, mechatronics, heat pumps, feedback control systems, atomic reactions, even complex biological processes. In theory, any phenomena that can be reduced to mathematical data and equations can be simulated on a computer. Simulation can be difficult because most natural phenomena are subject to an almost infinite number of influences. One of the tricks to developing useful simulations is to determine which are the most important factors that affect the goals of the simulation.
In addition to imitating processes to see how they behave under different conditions, simulations are also used to test new theories. After creating a theory of causal relationships, the theorist can codify the relationships in the form of a computer program. If the program then behaves in the same way as the real process, there is a good chance that the proposed relationships are correct.
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Can anyone tell me an "open source 3D MAGNETIC FIELD SIMULATION SOFTWARE", which can add more than 3 magnetic fields and then give their resultant magnetic field...
Any help will be appreciable.
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I'm a little outside my area of expertise here - I've used ADS to exhaustion, but now I need to simulate a MESFET I designed. Anyone have any recommendations for software? Our computer labs have quite a bit, but if there's a nice free/lite version that would be ideal.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm looking for a software in which i could simulate physical experiments from the field of classical physics. Before you start recommending matlab, i would like the software to be, well, a bit "higher" :)
What i mean by that is that is should simulate the model in 3d...
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This is my first post here, and I hope I'm in the right place for my question...
I have a small problem , I need a simulation software that can calculate the magnetic (and optionally the electric) field in a closed space that is surrounded by an array of inductors.
Right now...
Can i know how this simulation softwares(like Pspice, Psim, MATLAB simulink) work ? Which methods they use to solve any circuit with non-linear elements ? How can we solve any circuit numerically ?
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does anyone know what kind of simulation software to be used for switching power supplies design. it should be free software available on the net. it may be student version although advanced version will be preferable!
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I am wondering if anyone here knows of a generic heat engine simulator. I.e. something that can simulate the behavior of reciprocating engines, Stirling engines, and so forth.
The outputs I'm interested in include things like power and efficiency. The input variables that I would play...
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This might not be the best place to put this post but still i would like to know about some good softwares which are used to:
1.Simulate the flow in intake manifold.
2.Simulate the engine performance.
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Magnetic Field Simulation Software ? -- Updated
I'd like to run some simulations of AC magnetic fields and several ferrite geometries. I can write the simulations myself, but would much prefer to save the time and just use a canned program if it will let me do what I want. Has anybody had...
I am disappointed and a little alarmed to find big discrepancies between simulator software.
Following advice from https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=84458", I tried simulating the same date: May 5 1975 with three simulators:
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I'm looking for some options for good circuit simulation and design software (for electrical systems and electronics). We use OrCad (PSpice) at school, but I find it very messy. Is there a program that is both easy (and logical) to use, yet powerful and flexible? Any suggestions and...
I am creating a circuit building simulation using multimedia software 'Flash'.
Basically the user is presented with a circuit board onto which they can drag components such as batteries, resistors, bulbs, ammeters, voltmeters, switches, and of course lengths of wire.
I have been reading...