Digital Twin: the best ally to improve powertrain thermal management

How the Digital Twin helps further conventional powertrain design and optimization despite investment reduction

The long-term future of the conventional powertrain is uncertain. However, most vehicles sold today worldwide still use an internal combustion engine. Also, hybrid vehicles might be a transition technology and will require new engine designs for OEMs to be competitive. Simultaneously, the R&D budget dedicated to the conventional powertrain is shrinking as OEMs focus their spending on enhancing their electrification technologies.

The Digital Twin can be the best ally for R&D and production departments to keep engine development moving forward, while staying within budget limitations. Improving powertrain thermal management is one of the most important strategies that OEMs are focusing on, which will lead to benefits for both emissions and efficiency. Both 1D and 3D Digital Twins give a holistic overview of the powertrain and significantly contribute to its design optimization, fuel economy improvement, and emission reductions.

What will you learn?

• The latest methodologies for improving the design of an engine block and creating reliable boundary conditions from 1D
• 1D and 3D techniques to improve after-treatment systems for both gasoline and diesel engines
• A multiphase overview for controlling the air flow and temperature of the engine compartment to improve cooling performance

Meet the presenters

Related Resources

• Webinar: Is your powertrain roadmap digital enough?
• Webinar series: Optimizing powertrain thermal management using simulation
• White paper: Using virtual testing to improve heat rejection predictions in combustion engines