About FluidSIM

FluidSIM 4 Hydraulics

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About FluidSIM

FluidSIM-H is a teaching tool for simulating hydraulics basics and runs using Microsoft Windows ©. It can be used in combination with the Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KG training hardware, but also independently. FluidSIM was developed as a joint venture between the University of Paderborn, Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KG, and Art Systems Software GmbH, Paderborn.

A major feature of FluidSIM is its close connection with CAD functionality and simulation. FluidSIM allows DIN-compliant drawing of electro-hydraulic circuit diagrams and can perform realistic simulations of the drawing based on physical models of the components. Simply stated, this eliminates the gap between the drawing of a circuit diagram and the simulation of the related hydraulic system.

The CAD functionality of FluidSIM has been specially tailored for fluidics. For example, while drawing, the program will check whether or not certain connections between components are permissible.

Another feature of FluidSIM results from its well thought-out didactic concept: FluidSIM supports learning, educating, and visualizing hydraulic knowledge. Hydraulic components are explained with textual descriptions, figures, and animations that illustrate underlying working principles; exercises and educational films mediate knowledge about both important circuits and the usage of hydraulic components.

The development of FluidSIM included special emphasis on both an intuitive and easy-to-learn user interface. The user will quickly learn to draw and simulate electro-hydraulic circuit diagrams.


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