Co-simulation and validation of valves for electro-pneumatic automotive systems

In this paper a new co-simulation approach is presented for modelling and simulating both mechanical and electrical components together at the same time for X-by-wire automotive applications. The system to be simulated contains electronically controlled magnet valves. The optimal electronic control of the magnet can be easily adjusted by this co-simulation approach during the designing phase. The idea, the model, the results of the co-simulation, and the realized electronic control unit are presented. The identification of the magnet valve model and the validation of the electronic unit are finalized by measurements on the realized system.