Simcenter Flomaster 2021.2
: Openness & interop

Executable digital twin (xDT)

Extend the use simulation models into the operational phase and to couple them to a physical plant or thermo-fluid system

  • Run a full fidelity model in real time as an executable digital twin (xDT)

  • Compensate for gaps in instrumentation with smart virtual sensors

  • Detect leakages or other failures

  • Perform smart model-enabled predictive maintenance

  • Easy and intuitive connection based on the OPC UA standard

xDT

xDT enablers

OPC UA components

OPC UA connection wizard

Real time controller

Features

  • New OPC UA read and write components

  • Interactive wizard for configuring the connection between components and OPC UA servers

  • Real time controller to allow real time running of networks

Benefits

  • Run a full fidelity model in real time as an executable digital twin (xDT)

  • OCA UP components to link between real and virtual systems

  • Easy configuration via wizards

Interactive Controller

Interact with the simulation to change inputs during a simulation with the Interactive Controller

  • New Interactive Controller allows modification of control inputs via a slider

  • No scripting required, drag and drop component onto the schematic

  • Effects of changes can be seen during the simulation through sensors and network visualisation

Interactive Controller