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Optimizing battery size and vehicle control parameters for a PHEV |
18/05/2011
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| With a wide range of design choices and the high cost of prototype vehicles, design characteristics of the battery pack that maximize the net present value (NPV) of a plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) need to be determined quickly and systematically. |
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Simulation data management emerges |
17/05/2011
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| With companies relying more than ever on CAE and simulations to reduce cost and time of product development, the unique challenges of managing simulation data has spawned a new look at technologies for managing that data. |
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Sound engineering |
01/03/2010
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| Engineers are using ever more advanced tools to create the unique sounds of today's vehicles. SAE International's Bruce Morey reports on the technology and processes behind the words |
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In-the-loop hybrid testing advances |
01/04/2008
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| Hardware-in-the-loop testing of hybrid vehicles on dynamic motor and drivetrain test benches is now possible following intensive cooperation in Germany between simulation specialist IPG and AVL. |
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MMI speeds part design and cuts prototyping |
01/11/2007
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| Rhodia has integrated multi-scale modelling, mechanical calculation and injection moulding simulation (MMI) and is now offering a CAE service based on this approach for parts moulded in polyamide. |
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PLM unifies business processes |
01/10/2007
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| Version 5 Release 18 of Dassault Systèmes’ PLM portfolio is said to empower online collaboration for all enterprise users. In addition, it leverages and extends DS’s v5 SOA openness and delivers enhanced IP protection. |
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Web gateway speeds solder joint reliability predictions |
01/10/2007
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| Solder joints account for a huge proportion of failures in electronic systems in all industries, writes Roger Bishop. But in the automotive sector where, in terms of cost, there is more electronic content in a car than steel, long-term reliability is more than a goal. It is a requirement. |
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Digital mannequins model behaviour |
01/09/2007
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| The latest Ramsis anthropometric software improves cabin space ergonomics using digital mannequins. Through prediction algorithms and anthropometric data, the software accurately models human in-cabin behaviour, helping refine both cabin and equipment designs.
The 3D mannequins behave like real
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Software solves complex heat transfer issues |
01/09/2007
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| The latest version of CD-adapco’s Star-CCM+ computational fluid dynamics software (v2.08) has an improved meshing engine that delivers higher quality meshes up to 20% faster in some cases than its predecessor.There are also enhancements to the simulation of problems involving heat transfer between
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Joint data brings more reality to simulations |
01/09/2007
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| The correlation between computer simulations and real-life testing is improving all the time, writes Roger Bishop. But a remaining area of weakness concerns adhesive joints, rivets, spot welds and laser-welded seams for which conventional simulations do not allow for failure. They are usually
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Now Autosar gets really useful |
01/05/2007
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| Release 2.1 provides the results from the first phase of the Autosar (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) standardisation protocol. It is available for the partners and members for automotive applications and is the result of nearly three years’ work. |
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Latest CarSim includes K&S test check |
01/05/2007
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| Version 7 of MSC’s CarSim dynamics and performance testing software is said to have a substantially improved architecture, extending the possibilities for customising and extending the models. |
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Powerful algorithms written to simplify future DCT control |
01/05/2007
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| A new player in the dual clutch transmissions (DCT) field, Vocis Driveline Controls, has developed a control system it claims will bring vehicles to market more efficiently and help vehicle OEMs to match the feel of their transmissions to their vehicle brands. |
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Composites software tackles complexity |
01/04/2007
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| CATIA V5 Composites Design – developed from Airbus and Boeing work processes – is an advanced solution that allows companies to reduce the design and manufacturing time for complex composite parts. |
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Multiphysics accelerates CAD import |
01/04/2007
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| The latest version of COMSOL’s multiphysics simulation environment (3.3a) now runs on Microsoft’s Vista operating system as well as on Intel-based Macs. |
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EFD software accelerates to 64 bits |
01/04/2007
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| The latest version (7.3) of Flomerics’ Engineering Fluid Dynamics (EFD) analysis software suite includes 64-bit processor support for increased analysis power, speed and user convenience, Catia v5 r17 support in both 32- and 64-bit formats and an integrated interface with MSC Patran for finite
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DPF simulation cuts prototyping |
01/04/2007
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| The FilterDict 3-D simulation software allows modelling of diesel particulate filters to cut the number of physical prototypes necessary. |
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First-pass flow and thermal simulations in minutes |
01/03/2007
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| Blue Ridge Numerics’ latest CFdesign CFD software (v9) is said to enable users to set up and view first-pass CFD simulations in minutes while generating high-fidelity design reviews up to 20 times faster than previous versions. It also includes new analysis features. |
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