Operation: the co-simulation scripts

Operation

The principal functioning characteristics are the following:

  • Flux works in parallel with another software
  • Data are exchanged via file (extension DEX: Data EXchange)

  • The synchronization is carried out manually or via a command file

Co-simulation scripts

The co-simulation scripts are different with each physical phenomenon studied as shown in the tables below.

  • Script 1: if physical phenomena are considered independent

    • Advantage: reduced computation time
    • Disadvantage: the thermal variations of the electric and magnetic properties of the materials cannot be taken into account
    • Example of use: definition of the initial parameters (voltages, powers, currents, initial time step, frequency), before launching a 2 nd script characterized by an extensive computation time.
  • Script 2: if physical phenomena are interdependent

    • Advantage: thermal variations of the electric and magnetic properties of the materials can be taken into account
    • Disadvantage: expensive in terms of computation time
    • Utilization: determination …
Note: In the first case (script 1), the user will be able to carry out a “manual” co-simulation, while in the second case (script 2), the co-simulation will be carried out by means of a command file.