ANSYS Case Studies Turbomeca Streamlines Helicopter Engine Control Software Development with SCADE Suite

	Turbomeca Streamlines Helicopter Engine Control Software Development with SCADE Suite ANSYS

Turbomeca Streamlines Helicopter Engine Control Software Development with SCADE Suite

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation
Applicable Industries	Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Rapid Prototyping Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services	System Integration Testing & Certification
Challenge	Turbomeca, a leading producer of helicopter engines, was facing challenges in developing the embedded software that runs the control system for each engine family. The model-based design approach they adopted used simulation tools for rapid prototyping, software testing, and verification. However, this approach required time-consuming manual coding, which could potentially introduce coding errors and inconsistencies between the code and the model. To keep pace with new innovations in helicopter technology and to remain compliant with DO-178B/C standards, Turbomeca needed tools that would help them code more efficiently, reduce errors, and improve code management. Read More
About Customer	Turbomeca, part of the Safran group, is the world’s leading producer of helicopter engines. Since its founding in 1938, the company has produced more than 70,000 engines. Turbomeca specializes in the design, production, sale, and support of low- to medium-power gas turbines to power helicopters. They are committed to designing new engines to match industry standards and the innovations of their helicopter manufacturing customers. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, Turbomeca engineers developed the G4 software process. This process includes requirements management, model-based design, simulation, test automation, and qualified code generation. They incorporated the SCADE Suite into the process due to its efficient model checker, which enables them to run simulated test cases and detect problems early in the design phase. The suite’s reusable symbol library promotes reuse and design consistency within and across software projects. It also helps reduce the time and cost of development by enabling software teams to use the same formal language and methods. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Rapid Prototyping

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Services

System Integration

Testing & Certification

Challenge

Turbomeca, a leading producer of helicopter engines, was facing challenges in developing the embedded software that runs the control system for each engine family. The model-based design approach they adopted used simulation tools for rapid prototyping, software testing, and verification. However, this approach required time-consuming manual coding, which could potentially introduce coding errors and inconsistencies between the code and the model. To keep pace with new innovations in helicopter technology and to remain compliant with DO-178B/C standards, Turbomeca needed tools that would help them code more efficiently, reduce errors, and improve code management.

About Customer

Turbomeca, part of the Safran group, is the world’s leading producer of helicopter engines. Since its founding in 1938, the company has produced more than 70,000 engines. Turbomeca specializes in the design, production, sale, and support of low- to medium-power gas turbines to power helicopters. They are committed to designing new engines to match industry standards and the innovations of their helicopter manufacturing customers.

Solution

To address these challenges, Turbomeca engineers developed the G4 software process. This process includes requirements management, model-based design, simulation, test automation, and qualified code generation. They incorporated the SCADE Suite into the process due to its efficient model checker, which enables them to run simulated test cases and detect problems early in the design phase. The suite’s reusable symbol library promotes reuse and design consistency within and across software projects. It also helps reduce the time and cost of development by enabling software teams to use the same formal language and methods.

Impact #1	The implementation of the G4 process with SCADE Suite has significantly improved Turbomeca's software development process. The suite’s efficient model checker allows for early problem detection in the design phase, reducing the risk of costly errors down the line. The reusable symbol library promotes consistency in design across different software projects, enhancing the overall quality of the software. Furthermore, the use of the same formal language and methods across software teams has streamlined the development process, making it more efficient and cost-effective.

Impact #1

The implementation of the G4 process with SCADE Suite has significantly improved Turbomeca's software development process. The suite’s efficient model checker allows for early problem detection in the design phase, reducing the risk of costly errors down the line. The reusable symbol library promotes consistency in design across different software projects, enhancing the overall quality of the software. Furthermore, the use of the same formal language and methods across software teams has streamlined the development process, making it more efficient and cost-effective.

Benefit #1	Decreased the number of open problems on certified versions by 50 percent
Benefit #2	Reduced development time by 30 percent

Benefit #1

Decreased the number of open problems on certified versions by 50 percent

Benefit #2

Reduced development time by 30 percent

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Turbomeca Streamlines Helicopter Engine Control Software Development with SCADE Suite

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