MATLAB: Simscape Generic Engine Not Working

Question

Hi,

There is an issue in my model. I am trying to use the generic engine to power my vehicle system but it always ended up giving me zero torque regardless the changes I did in the parameters. I followed the simscape tutorial ,Student Competition: Physical Modeling Training. I still cannot make the engine work.

Attached hereby my files. And hopefully will hear from you soon.

Best regards

Wei Kang

Answer 1

Hi Wei,

Thanks for reaching out and sharing the models with us.

We just checked your model. While using 'Generic Engine Block', it's important to define the 'Engine inertia' and 'Initial velocity' as these parameters account for the dynamics of the engine. Please specify these values, and you will get the required torque.