MATLAB: Can Pipe(TL) is used with Pneumatics

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As I want to Measure Pressure drop in Pipe considering Parameters like compressibility so for that can I use Pipe(TL) as segmented/discretised models so I can compare pressure drop in segmented pipe.

Best Answer

You cannot do it directly. The Pipe (TL) block uses the Thermal Liquid domain, which is different from the Pneumatic domain.
However, you can make your own segmented pneumatic pipe approximation by creating a repeating pattern of "Pneumatic Resistive Tube" > "Constant Volume Pneumatic Chamber" > "Pneumatic Resistive Tube" blocks.
Pretty sure that's how the pipe blocks in other domains (hydraulic, thermal liquid, two-phase fluid) do it, anyhow.
- Sebastian