Overview of ESL Dynamic Simulation Software

Engineering

ISIM - ESL
European Simulation Language

Backgound
  • Originally developed at Salford University, UK, in 1980's
  • Contract from European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Objective : to develop a
    • Continuos Systems Simulation Language (CSSL)
    • Interactive Simulation Environment (ISE)
  • Current owner, developer and licensor: ISIM, UK

Application Examples (partial list)

  • Space related
    • Hubble Space Telescope (thermal vibrations)
    • Earth Resources Satelite (battery simulation)
    • On-board satelite software validation
  •  Industry related
    • Off-shore Gas-Rig Training Simulator
    • Gas Compressor Station Simulation
    • Metallurgical smelters furnaces and off-gas systems

 Past and Present Users (partial list)

  • European Space Agency
  • Techspace Aero (Belgium)
  • Merk KGaA (Germany)
  • Hatch (Canada)
  • WorleyParsons Metals (Canada)
  • DB Engineering (Canada)
  • Thales Underwater Systems (UK)
  • TRW (Lucas Aerospace) (UK)
  • University of California at Chico (US Naval project)
  • Academic institutions

                                         Dan Berkley, P.Eng. - 1615 Nash Road, Courtice, Ontario, L1E 2K9, Canada