HVAC Simulation for Electric Vehicles


23 November 2023  |  2:00 PM  CET  |  Virtual Live Event

OBJECTIVE


Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming increasingly popular due to their low to no emissions as well as their superior energy efficiency and driving performance. However, with electric vehicles we have to face special challenges in terms of thermal comfort in the passengers cabin. In conventional vehicles, the internal combustion engine (ICE) generates the dominant noise. In electric vehicles, the engine noise is eliminated and the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) unit noise becomes more prominent. This forces engineers to work quite a lot on HVAC unit noise reduction.


Energy management plays a central role in optimizing the driving range of EVs. Due to the large high-voltage storage in electric vehicles, more and more electric auxiliary drives are becoming part of the vehicle concept to improve efficiency, performance and comfort. HVAC systems are the largest auxiliary power consumers in electric vehicles.

The ICE in conventional vehicles also serves as a heat source to increase the temperature in the passenger cabin in cold weather. EV’s need a heater which place a further load on the HV battery as central energy unit. By using variable-speed drives for compressors or fans, energy efficiency can be improved without having to compromise on the thermal comfort in the passenger cabin. Further efficiency improvements can be achieved, for example, by implementing efficient heat pump systems in addition to air conditioning (A/C). All in all, the requirements are complex and engineers need smart development tools to meet the product requirements.

Different simulation methods like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) can be used to efficiently and effectively achieve target comfort inside the cabin. Our simpulse day will give an overview of scientific approaches, latest methods and different software applications as well as best-practices and industry-driven use cases. According to the objectives of the asc(s association, representatives from science and industry are invited to participate in a software independent discussion forum for pre-competitive exchange and initiation of research projects.

TOPICS


Challenges, scientific approaches, best-practices and
industry-driven use cases for:

1D or high fidelity modelling and analysis of HVAC components

optimization of heating/cooling performance, energy efficiency and comfort

multi-physics
and co-simulation

flow and topology
optimization

evaluation of new HVAC technologies

result interpretation and visualization

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Would you like to share and discuss your challenges, scientific approaches, or technologies with other experts ?
We invite you to contribute to our lecture programme with a presentation (20min + 5min for Q&A).
Please submit your abstract (max. 3000 characters) until 19 October 2023 to events@asc-s.de .

RELATED TOPICS

Challenges, scientific approaches, best-practices and industry-driven use cases for:

• 1D or high fidelity modelling and analysis of HVAC components
• optimization of heating/cooling performance, energy efficiency and comfort
• multi-physics and co-simulation
• flow and topology optimization
• evaluation of new HVAC technologies
• result interpretation and visualization

In case you want to discuss an initial project idea, our Project Appetizer Template offers you the ideal opportunity. If your idea meets with interest within our community, we will be happy to support you with the project definition and implementation.

Project Appetizer Template

TARGET GROUP


  • Decision Makers
  • Simulation Managers
  • R&D Engineers
  • Researchers

… with the focus on HVAC simulation in the automotive area.

BENEFITS


  • gain stimulating impulses and informative insights into the latest methods, software tools and best practices from the perspective of scientists, software vendors and end users

  • discuss future challenges and solution approaches within an unique expert community 

  • network and collaborate with other experts to intesivate business relationships and start new research projects closing methodological gaps

TICKETS 


simpulse day |  23 November 2023

B2B event  |  participation is free of charge

The event language will be English.


Follow our invitation and secure your personal ticket now.


ORGANIZER


Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.

Dipl.-Ing. Alexander F. Walser
Curiestraße 2 | 70563 Stuttgart | Germany
events@asc-s.de | +49 (0) 711 699659-10 | www.asc-s.de


 

Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.  | Curiestraße 2 |  70563 Stuttgart |  Germany
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