multiple libraries and features for modeling systems and sub-systems, ability to develop custom component, drag and drop option for easy model development, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
limited features for modeling extremely niche topics such as secondary flow path Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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I could create all kinds of valves symbol from the library and run the simulation for my test lab project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Cost is high for the software and usually face integration issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The library of pre built submodels are quite comprehensive and enable the development of models involving different physics. The GUI, primarily the ease of plotting output variables is very handy and helps with the quick generation of results. The customer support is highly appreciable for their prompt responses and providing solutions for errors or suggestions for building/optimizing the models. What I also find really good is that ther are 2 updates released every year which includes imporovement to platform facilitites as well libraries which gives the confidence of using the state of the art tool for solving our problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Although there is the possibility to do scripting of the models and also control them with a script, it is less intuitive in compariosn to some competitor tools like Matlab-simulink. Also, due to the relatively smaller user base, it is hard to find solutions to problems on open forums. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is able to speed up the design process thanks to:
- libraries which contain a high number of pre calibrated and validated models for a huge number of different physical domains.
- a modern platform which includes, among the others, tools for parameters optimization, import of CAD files, generation of ROMs, import/export of FMUs which allow to integrate Amesim with other software, tools for creating control logic (State Charts and Signal libraries). Stable and reliable numerical solver.
The tool has a high number of features, but this does not impact negatively the usability of the tool, which is easy to use.
The tool is flexible and can be applied to a huge variaty of problems in different industrial fields (aerospace, automotive, energy, oil&gas, food&beverage, and so on). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some libraries should be merged or optimized. For example multiple libraries for modelling fluids exist and it is not always trivial to interface them properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I use Amesim every day for work and I really appreciate the ability to adapt Amesim to any context and almost any physical condition. This software gives you the freedom to generate infinite models with the level of detail you desire. The only limit is your imagination!
Also, I really appreciate Amesim's ease of implementation. You don't need to write your own code (although you can if you want to), and with just a few clicks you have a functional model. You can also integrate your personal FMU into your sketch using the proprietary tool with ease.
The software help page is also full of detailed demos and information about every single component. Additionally, the Customer Support is very efficient and kind if you need a hand! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't appreciate the license manager, especially after the v.15 update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
- Versatile modeling for thermal hydraulics, mechanics and electrics domain
- Precise simulations for accurate analysis 1D fluid flows and dynamic behavoir over a very wide length scale
- Enhanced integration with the FMU/FMI Standard and other co-simulation interfaces would enable the combination of physics and control domains
- Work efficiently by integrating custom and standard libraries to one system component or modell Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
- Interface to Polarion (simulation task == test case) and/or Teamcenter interface for simulation Task handling/tracking (CAE - Task handling as a direct App/Interface in AMESim)
- Investment in training and collaboration with universities -> unfortunately, it is not currently being utilized there Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
A lot of components and libraries to address various physics and business.
A performant and adaptative solver which doesn't need user to understand solvers numerics to get results.
A powerfull and easy to use graph and plots feature to post process simulation results.
A team of experts developping and improving the tool regularly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Would love to have it cloud based with better collaboration features
Would love a better integration with requirement management tools (use Amesim to verify and validate requirements from Flow Engineering or Polarion for example)
Its time to improve the overall user interface and simplify workflows (4 modes to be merged / reimagined, dev of user components to be improved (see Modelon), libraries and components management to be reimagined, etc) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is software that allows the development and integration and validates complex systems quickly and with a reasonable effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some tool windows do not have basic functions such as: select all, rename, sort, delete all (example Study Manager window).
It should be possible to disable component groups in the sketch window in order to test variants. Right now the solution is to either delete or connect the ports of the components or component groups in order to be able to advance to simulation.
There is no block that in a simple way you implement functionality using C, C++, python code
In some cases, the help is poor (exampleESCSDCDCU13, section Command signal saturation). In this section, I expect to see at least the parameter you have in the component (parameter view). Missed 90% related to saturation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I use Amesim regularly, about twice a week. I use it mainly to carry out 1D physical models of engines and other naval systems. In general terms, it is easy to use thanks to the help and example models that are super useful. Additionally, the control library streamlines and facilitates integration. On the other hand, whenever I have had any problems, user support has been excellent, fast, and correct. Also, being able to export physical models in .fmu format greatly facilitates implementation in other software tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only problem I have observed is the number of errors in the hydraulic library. The main ones are:
The inability to correctly simulate zero flow sections.
The lack of robustness in thermohydraulic models.
The mass balance is also problematic in the T. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I have been using Amesim for four years now and I use it practically every day. What I really like about Amesim is the possibility of modelling different types of systems with great physical details. In terms of complexity, it is obvious that it requires time to get used to it, but when you learn the basics you realise it is quite user-friendly and the implementation of different real use cases is not that complex. It has a wide variety of libraries where you surely can find the component that you are looking for. On top of that, in case of any doubts, you can access the component help in order to look at the specific formulae it is using. If there are no components that represent the behaviour you are looking for, you may program it by yourself using C language.
In terms of automation, it is really simple to extract different variables from a simulation using python, making it way easier than other softwares.
In case you want to connect Amesim with other third-party software, the integration is quite easy.
Finally, the customer support is fantastic and I really do not have anything negative to say about it. They are always quick giving support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I would suggest to improve certain libraries that perhaps could have additional components or additional solving methods for the equations. But in general, it is not a great problem. These problems appear when you have a great amount of experience and you want to take the models to another level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. A clear and logical interface, it gets better with each version; other 1D programs do not have this.
2. Extensive help
3.The ability to integrate with other programs helps, which also helps a lot, or closes the shortcomings of Amesim
4. Extensive number of libraries
5. An extensive number of libraries that made the work easier. The main designation of components is standardized, and people who did not know amesim could quickly figure it out
Amesim is a product with which my daily work is connected. Glad to see new updates and development of components. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. ! There is little information in the help specifying how and where this or that parameter comes from
2. ! Not an accurate description of how to set up communication with other software. As it turned out later, only the company’s support can tell you this. But after a month of trial and error I was able to set it up myself
3. ! There is a shortage of components that have to be described using other products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
