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How can I implement vanes (IGVs) on compressor unit in Simscape?
You are right about the compressor block: it doesn't support vanes as an input. I can think of one workaround, by using a 3D lo...

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how can i get the specific heat at constant volume for two phase fluid Water/Steam
Hi Mario, You should be able to calculate Cv from Cp, temperature, thermal expansion coeffcient, density, and bulk modulus. Al...

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Is it possible to calculate the "hydraulic-translation-multibody"-system backwards?
I would agree with you that the valve position couldn't be calculated the way you described. The force, though, can be found by...

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Variable Kv valve model
My suggestion would be to modify the code of a local restriction block, and move the Discharge Coefficient (Cd) from "parameter"...

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Pressure-flow characteristic for a 4-Way Directional Valve
I believe the pressure differentials refer to p.P-p.A, p.P-p.B, p.A-p.T, p.B-p.T. The flow direction is defined in the save way...

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How to add radiation heat transfer to 3-Zone Pipe (2P) ?
This may be a workaround: May the convective transfer coefficient in the 3-zone pipe ridiculously large, so it results in almos...

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How do I change the default settings (water) in Thermal Liquid (TL) Settings in my Simulink model?
Use the Thermal Liquid Settings block in Simscape / Foundation Library / Thermal Liquid / Utilities: https://www.mathworks.com/...

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Heat Excahnger TL Modeling Liquid Cooling
Looks like a follow-up on question https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/1624290-simulink-thermal-liquid-simulation?s_...

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Simulink Thermal liquid simulation
Hi Jan, There are a few things that need attention in your model: use of "absolute reference" blocks: this block prescribes an...

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Aggregate Equivalent Length of Local Resistances (AELoLR) Simscape hyd. Pipes
Hi Michael, This parameter is there to add some length to the pipe only in the equations that calculate the friction loss, see ...

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Equations for Simscape component Pipe (2P)
The blending happens in lines 324-327 (R2022a): % Smooth transition for heat transfer coefficient between liquid, mixture, ...

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The model of the dehumidifier based on the Peltier element
Looks like a parametrization issue here. In the provided model, the peltier device has ~600Amp going through, and that's a lots...

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It is possible to export a simscape fluid model to FMU?
If you can bring your Simscape model to fixed-step & fixed-cost (see this Doc page), you should then be able to generate a stand...

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specify the mass of fluid in a closed system in Simscape
This question may give you some hints on heat pipe. Regarding the total mass in a closed system, you may run the model for a ve...

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I think there is an error in the documentation or code of the variable local restricion (2P) of the simscape two-phase domain.
Typo in the Documentation. Expected to be fixed in future releases and updates. THANKS for pointing it out!!

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Two component (liquid+gas) simulation
For the first case (air carrying liquid droplets), it MAY be possible to use MA domain and use the trace gas part of the model t...

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Simscape: thermal liquid pump
In newer versions of Simscape Fluids, there are more pump modules available. In general, the pump can be modeled by using look...

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Is there a simple model of temperature rise with time available for an internally heated tank losing heat to an ambient environment?
Something like this, with right parameters (which is usually the hard and time consuming part).

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Building Isothermal (SimHydraulics) parts in Thermal Fluid domain
It's six years later now lol ... There is a conversion tool for upgrading to the new Isothermal Liquid domain (NOT the one you...

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local restriction (2P)
Depending on what you mean by "a specific pressure differential": If you just want to drop/increase the pressure, regardless of...

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What controlled design suitable for my simscape block? I would like to control the speed of the hydraulic cylinder for extending and retracting motion.
First of all, this: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/6200-tutorial-how-to-ask-a-question-on-answers-and-get-a-fa...

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How can i parameter constant volume chamber (G) with inlets and oulets on simscape/simulink ?
Hi Lina, Simscape applies the pradigm of "acausal" modeling, meaning there is not a prescribed causality when the model is bein...

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Compatibility of ADAMS and Simulink simscape hydraulic?
Some info that may be useful for you: https://www.mathworks.com/products/connections/product_detail/adams-controls.html https:...

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How can I avoid temperature blow-up when mass-flow goes to zero in thermal circuits?
One idea you can try: instead of using a heat flow rate source at the radiator, using a temperature source intead. This would r...

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Accessing Simscape Blocks Internal States
Hi Mike, Unfortunately that would require access and modification to the source code of this block, which is not open as those ...

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ssc function vs 2 phase liquid pipe
What is "normal 2 phase liquid: Pipe(TL)"? One tool that may be helpful in such cases is the Solver Profiler. It help you ex...

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How can I use the fluid properties from Simscape Fluids in a Matlab script
Just copy the values into a MATLAB script and assign some variable names. If you didn't change the default values, the full tab...

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Temperature dependent convection in simulink
You may move convection coefficient from "parameter" into "inputs" in the source code, and save as your own Simscape component. ...

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counter current heat exchanger - pipe TL temperature difference (model.T-W.T) not accurate
Interesting point and application you described. I agree, for counter flow heat exchangers, the deltaT you get between the ther...

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4 way directional control valve port dimensions
The hydrostatic pressure does acts on such an area AND it only acts on the fluids. No pipe wall or any solid part is experienc...

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