IMProVe 2011 - Proceedings

Design Methods and Applications
Through the application, this paper demonstrates the relevance of our tool in aiding the
design of the energetic part of an autonomous embedded microsystem. We can also note
that our top-down approach can be use as a decision tool.
Keywords: autonomous microsystems, energy harvesting, decision support,
multidisciplinary approach, system-level modelling.
Corresponding Author: Valérie Dupé
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e-mail: v.dupe@estia.fr
Address: Technopôle Izarbel, 64210 Bidart, France.
3D CAD and multi-domain simulation integration
for Energy Scavenger design
S. Tornincasa (a), E. Bonisoli (a), F. Di Monaco (a)
(a) Department of Production Systems and Business Economics, Politecnico di Torino, ITALY
Abstract:
This paper presents an example of integration between 3D CAD models and multi-domain
simulation applied to the optimization of an energy scavenger device. A MATLAB®
framework controls a block-oriented Simulink® model of the energy scavenger, drives the
FEMM finite element magnetic simulation of the device and manages the updating of the
SolidWorks® CAD models. All the model parameters are stored in a unique data file from
which data for all simulations and models are extracted. This leads to a reduction in both
the number of errors produced and the time required at the design stage. Moreover
constructive drawings are automatically updated and are immediately suitable for
tolerance and design constraints checks and also for the effective prototyping of the
device. Constructed prototypes are suitable for experimental tests and model
performance validations.
Keywords: Virtual Prototyping, CAD-CAE integration, Multi-domain Simulation, Energy Harvester
Corresponding Author: Stefano Tornincasa
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Fax.: +39 011 090 7299
e-mail: stefano.tornincasa@polito.it
Address: C.so Duca degli Abruzzi, 24 - 10129 Torino, ITALY.
June 15 th – 17 th , 2011, Venice, Italy
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