Is there a way to convert (or view the equations of) the pre-done process model examples from simulink to a Matlab code?

There is an example of a heat pump process in simulink that I want to see the equations used in the model. Is there a way to convert this process to a code or even view the equations used?

Thanks

Answer 1

[Ayush]

Hi Darem,

I understand that you want to convert your heat pump process model in Simulink into code and understand the underlying equations used in the model.

Although Simulink is a graphical programming environment, it gives users the ability to generate code from the model for extended usage and deployment purposes. To convert a Simulink model to code, you can use Simulink's built-in functionality called "Simulink Coder" or "Embedded Coder". These tools generate C code from your Simulink model, which can then be viewed and analysed. Please refer to the below documentation to know more about code generation using “Simulink Coder”:

• https://www.mathworks.com/help/rtw/ug/generating-code-using-simulink-coder.html

It can be done in the following way:

1. Open the Simulink model for the heat pump process.
2. Ensure that the model is complete, and error-free and that all necessary components and parameters are included. Additionally, check whether the blocks used in the model are supported for code generation. Please refer to the below documentation to know more about code generation supported blocks in Simulink:
3. https://www.mathworks.com/help/rtw/ug/supported-products-and-block-usage.html
4. Go to the "Code Generation" tab or "Simulink Coder" tab in the Simulink toolbar.
5. Configure the code generation settings, such as the target language (C, C++, etc.), target hardware, and optimization options.
6. Generate the code by clicking on the "Generate Code" button or similar.
7. Simulink will generate the code files, including the main code file and any supporting files.
8. Open the generated code files using a text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE) to view the equations used in the model.

The generated code may not be in the exact form of mathematical equations but rather in a form suitable for implementation in a programming language. The generated code will typically consist of numerical computations and control flow statements based on the model's equations and blocks. By examining the generated code, you can gain insights into the mathematical equations and operations used in the Simulink model.

Hope it helps,

Regards,

Ayush Misra