Extra Variables#
examples/simulation/05_extra_variables.py#
"""
Example: Create a protocol-based simulation with extra variables.
This example demonstrates how to use the extra_variables functionality to
include additional variables in the simulation output. Specifically, it plots
the X-averaged negative electrode surface potential difference at separator
interface [V] along with standard voltage and current plots.
"""
from examples.simulation.utils import plot_simulation_results
from ionworks import Ionworks
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import pandas as pd
# Initialize client
client = Ionworks()
# Define a simple charge/discharge protocol in YAML format
protocol_yaml = """global:
initial_state_type: soc_percentage
initial_state_value: 50
initial_temperature: 25.0
resolution:
time: 1.0
voltage: 0.001
current: 0.001
steps:
- Charge:
mode: C-rate
value: "0.61"
ends:
- Voltage > 4.2
- Rest:
duration: 3600
- Discharge:
mode: C-rate
value: "0.5"
ends:
- Voltage < 2.5
"""
# Create simulation with quick model and extra variables
extra_var_name = (
"Negative electrode surface potential difference at separator interface [V]"
)
config = {
"parameterized_model": {
"quick_model": {"capacity": 1.0, "chemistry": "NMC/Graphite"}
},
"protocol_experiment": {
"protocol": protocol_yaml,
"name": "NMC Charge Discharge Protocol with Extra Variables",
},
"extra_variables": [extra_var_name],
}
print("Creating protocol-based simulation with extra variables...")
result = client.simulation.protocol(config)
print("Simulation created!")
print(f" Simulation ID: {result.simulation_id}")
print(f" Job ID: {result.job_id}")
# Wait for completion (polls automatically)
simulation = client.simulation.wait_for_completion(
result.simulation_id, timeout=60, poll_interval=2
)
# Get simulation results
simulation_data = client.simulation.get_result(result.simulation_id)
time_series = simulation_data.get("time_series", {})
if not time_series:
print("No time series data available")
exit(1)
# Plot standard results
plot_simulation_results(time_series, title="Simulation Results with Extra Variables")
# Plot the extra variable
df = pd.DataFrame(time_series)
if extra_var_name in df.columns:
fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(10, 6))
ax.plot(df["Time [s]"], df[extra_var_name])
ax.set_xlabel("Time [s]")
ax.set_ylabel(extra_var_name)
ax.set_title("X-averaged Negative Electrode Surface Potential Difference")
ax.grid(True)
plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()
print(f"\nPlotted extra variable: {extra_var_name}")
else:
print(f"\nWarning: Extra variable '{extra_var_name}' not found in results")
print(f"Available columns: {list(df.columns)}")