Technical Paper
Distributed Co-Simulation for Effective Development of Battery Management Functions
2023-06-26
2023-01-1200
Electrification calls for a range of system components, that need to be developed and tested. Execution of tests on real batteries is typically time- and cost-intense, and includes considerable risks, leading to safety hazards. In this paper, we introduce a novel development and test approach for battery systems, that is driven by a unified, standardized interface between hardware- and software components and physical devices alike. Whereas established Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems are built on proprietary systems and environments, our approach is based on both open-source and industrial simulation software solutions. The Distributed Co-Simulation Protocol (DCP) is used to encapsulate and virtualize these components, as shown in a demonstrator use case. A "DCP master" is used for effective configuration and re-configuration of so-called "DCP slaves".