The use of computer simulations in the analysis of physical phenomena models

Tests of the technical condition of machines sometimes involve the analysis of dynamic phenomena associated with their work. The simplest methods are based on basic measurements, e.g. effective velocities and body vibration accelerations as well as sound pressure levels recorded in close vicinity of the tested object. For analysis, more advanced techniques use signals recorded in a certain period of time representing the studied phenomena. The development of computer techniques has enabled a relatively convenient modelling of technical objects. A well-identified model allows to extend research on real objects to include comprehensive computer analyses, thanks to which we can reduce time-consuming measurements or perform analyses for excitations which are difficult to perform at a test stand. Another application of a model is to generate signals, on the basis of which we can choose parameters of analysis methods to increase the effectiveness of diagnosis or test new analysis and inference algorithms. Several presented examples were implemented in the Matlab Simulink environment. Because the presented methods are universal, they can be used to analyze any physical phenomena described with more or less complicated models.