Exploiting aero-thermal simulation methods in vehicle aerodynamic development
Jaguar Land Rover present the use of aero-thermal simulation.
As vehicle manufacturers seek continuous improvement in their development processes, aerodynamics development needs to respond by breaking down the traditional silos of physical test and numerical simulation, along with the classic attribute structure of aerodynamics, surface contamination and thermal management.
This presentation works through those themes by using recent process improvements at Jaguar Land Rover. It lays out the dynamic relationship between test and simulation and then demonstrates an efficient aerodynamics simulation scheme, exploring its integration with both thermal management and surface contamination.
The interplay of accuracy, design maturity and process velocity within this scheme is also illustrated by reference to recent vehicle development projects.
Finally, opportunities for future development and further integration of related attributes are discussed.
Business Development Manager für die Automobilindustrie, Simcenter Fluid & Thermal Domain, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Frederick Ross begann seine berufliche Laufbahn 1989 bei CD-adapco, das 2016 von Siemens übernommen wurde. Er verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden bei verschiedenen Anwendungen wie Hitzeschutz von Fahrzeugen, Aerodynamik und Wärmekomfort von Fahrzeuginsassen. Er war direkt am Entwicklungsprozess zur Automatisierung virtueller Fahrzeugsimulationen auf dem gesamten Weg vom CAD bis zu den Ergebnissen beteiligt. Derzeit hilft er in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Produktionsmanagementteam Kunden bei der Optimierung ihrer firmeninternen Prozesse.
SME Aero/Thermal CFD Methods, Jaguar Land Rover
Nick completed his PhD in the application of CFD to the aerodynamic and thermal efficiency of automotive cooling systems in 2017 (Cranfield University, UK) and then joined Jaguar Land Rover. Nick is a CFD Subject Matter Expert with vehicle aerodynamics development experience who is currently leading the development of aerodynamics, surface contamination and thermal management simulation solutions.