Advanced OpenModelica Modular System Modeling

What you'll learn
Translate real-world energy and power systems into structured, modular models in OpenModelica using OMEdit.
Organize complex projects with packages, submodels, and reusable components for scalable modeling.
Apply advanced OpenModelica features such as arrays, custom units, and model extension to simplify large systems.
Build and simulate multi-cell stacks and multi-stack systems to capture realistic system behavior.
Visualize models with diagram/icon views, define connectors, and ensure clear interactions between components.
Export simulation results to CSV or other formats for analysis and reporting.
Gain transferable skills applicable to a wide range of energy, power, and engineering applications.
Requirements
Basic familiarity with OpenModelica and OMEdit is recommended.
Understanding of fundamental modeling concepts (variables, parameters, components) will help you follow along more easily.
No advanced knowledge required-students new to OpenModelica can build foundational skills by taking my first course, Introduction to OpenModelica.
Description
Course DescriptionWelcome to Advanced OpenModelica: Modular System Modeling, a hands-on course designed to enhance your system modeling skills for energy and power applications. Learn structured, modular, and scalable workflows in OMEdit to build multi-cell and multi-stack models, run simulations, and analyze results.This course builds on foundational OpenModelica knowledge, teaching you to design clean, professional models, manage parameters systematically, implement parameterized blocks, and create icons and interfaces for modular systems-skills directly applicable in engineering, research, and industrial projects.What You Will LearnDesign modular, scalable system modelsExtend component models to multi-componentDefine and manage parameters efficientlyUse arrays, extensions, and blocks to streamline modelingBuild and organize visual and textual models in OMEditCreate icons and interfaces for modular model instantiationRun simulations and analyze system behavior, including shunt currentsExport results as CSV for further analysisApply best practices for maintainable, extensible modelsWho This Course Is ForEngineers, researchers, and students in energy, power, or multi-domain systemsAnyone with basic OpenModelica knowledge seeking advanced skillsLearners interested in structured, modular system modeling for practical applicationsCourse HighlightsProject-driven, hands-on approach with real-world energy and power systemsStep-by-step guidance for advanced OMEdit workflowsModular system design and structured project organizationMulti-cell and multi-stack modeling exercisesSimulation, analysis, and CSV export techniquesFocus on scalable, professional, and maintainable modelsWhy This Course ExistsThis course fills the gap in structured, practical training for complex system modeling. Most advanced resources are either too theoretical or lack professional workflows. This course provides hands-on, project-focused learning to develop scalable, analyzable models.What Comes NextIn the next course, I will extend this work to the hydraulic side, covering flow battery dynamics, fluid libraries, and controller design, and demonstrate integration of electrical and hydraulic systems to explore optimal operation for combined systems.
Who this course is for
Anyone who wants to confidently build and organize system models in OpenModelica using OMEdit.
Learners looking to move beyond the basics and apply practical, project-driven modeling techniques.
Those who want to translate real-world systems into modular, reusable models.
Anyone interested in simulating, visualizing, and analyzing results efficiently.
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