ATI's Engineering Systems Modeling WithExcel/VBA

Summary: This two-day course is for engineers, scientists, and others interested in developing custom engineering system models. Principles and practices are established for creating integrated models using Excel and its built-in programming environment, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Real-world techniques and tips not found in any other course, book, or other resource are revealed. Step-bystep implementation, instructor-led interactive examples, and integrated participant exercises solidify the concepts introduced. Application examples are demonstrated from the instructor’s experience in unmanned underwater vehicles, LEO spacecraft, cryogenic propulsion systems, aerospace & military power systems, avionics thermal management, and other projects. Click here to view course sampler Tuition: Instructor: Matthew E. Moran, PE , a Senior Engineer at NASA, and an instructor in the graduate school at Walsh University. He has 27 years experience developing products and systems for aerospace, electronics, military, and power generation applications. He has created Excel/VBA system models for the Air Force, Office of Naval Research, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and other organizations. Matt is Professional Engineer (Ohio), with a B.S. & graduate work in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Systems Management. He has published 39 papers, and has 3 patents and 3 patents pending, in the areas of thermal systems, cryogenics, MEMS/microsystems, power generation systems, and electronics cooling. Contact this instructor (please mention course name in the subject line) Testimonials: "Lots of useful information, and a good combination of lecture and hands-on." "Great detail…informative and responsive to questions. Offered lots of useful info to use beyond the class." What You Will Learn: Exploit the full power of Excel for building thermal & fluid models. Master the built-in VBA programming environment. Implement advanced data I/O, manipulation, analysis, and display. Create full featured graphical interfaces and interactive content. Optimize performance for multi-parameter systems and designs. Integrate interdisciplinary and multi-physics capabilities. This course will provide the knowledge and methods to create custom engineering system models for analyzing conceptual designs, performing system trades, and optimizing system performance with Excel/VBA. Course Outline: Excel/VBA Review. Excel capabilities. Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Input/output (I/O) basics. Integrating functions & subroutines. Identifying Scope & Capabilities. Defining model requirements. Project scope. User inputs. Model outputs. Quick Prototyping. Creating key functions. Testing I/O & calculations. Confirming overall approach. Defining Model Structure. Refining model architecture. Identifying input mechanisms. Defining output data & graphics. Designing Graphical User Interfaces. Using ActiveX controls. Custom user-forms. Creating system diagrams & other graphics. Model navigation. Building & Tuning the VBA Engine. Programming techniques. VBA integrated development environment. Best practices for performance. Customizing Output Results. Data tables. Plots. Interactive output. Exploiting Built-in Excel Functions. Advanced math functions. Data handling. Integrating External Data. Retrieving online data. Array handling. Curve fitting. Adding Interdisciplinary Capabilities. Integrating other technical analyses. Financial/cost models. Unleashing GoalSeek & Solver. Single variable, single target using GoalSeek. Multivariable optimization using Solver. Incorporating Scenarios. Comparing multiple designs. Tradeoff comparisons. Parameter sensitivities. Quick what-if evaluations. Documentation, References, & Links. Documenting inputs, methodology, and results. Incorporating references. Adding links to files & online data. Formatting & Protection. Optimizing formatting for reporting. Protecting algorithms & proprietary data. Distribution tips. Flexibility, Standardization, & Configuration Control. Building user flexibility and extensibility. Standardizing algorithms. Version & configuration control. Other Useful Tips & Tricks. Practical hands-on techniques & tips. Application Topics. Tailored to participant interests. Tuition: For dedicated on-site pricing and availability request information HERE.