Towards Hierarchical Workflows in SysML to Support Virtual Validation of Technical Systems

Autor: Yizhe Zhang, Georg Jacobs, Gregor Hoepfner, Joerg Berroth
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Applied Sciences, Vol 13, Iss 8, p 5122 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-3417
DOI: 10.3390/app13085122
Popis: Innovative Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) applies function-oriented hierarchical system architecture and utilizes Systems Modeling Language (SysML) for virtual testing. However, for complex systems, the relevant virtual tests are scattered at different hierarchy levels. Manually performing these virtual tests requires a lot of effort and leads to the potential risk of errors due to the overlooking of some tests and functions. In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to develop automated virtual validation workflows for the function-oriented system architecture. This contribution proposes a standardized virtual validation workflow design framework corresponding to the hierarchical functional architecture to organize virtual tests. The virtual tests are also modeled in workflows consisting of a set of simulation activities that can execute domain models to simulate system behaviors. The simulation activities are developed modularly, corresponding to the classification of the domain models. The resulting workflows are implemented in a wind turbine (WT) system. It demonstrates that the workflows enable automated validation at all hierarchy levels and early detection of technical system failure risks. The design framework allows for the synchronous creation of validation workflows as functions are added or decomposed. The standardized design ensures easy redesign and function reuse across different systems. Modular design, based on model classification, enhances design agility and adaptability in various system contexts. The proposed virtual testing workflows automatically execute corresponding simulation activities sequentially.
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