As the automotive industry embraces electrification and the expansion of xEV technologies, maximizing vehicle range is of the utmost importance. Efficient cabin climate control is paramount for enhancing passenger comfort and optimizing energy consumption. This 45-minute webinar will introduce a virtual HVAC modeling workflow that enables precise analysis of climate system energy usage, facilitating effective controller design and comprehensive X-in-the-loop (XiL) testing.
The method employs 1D-3D co-simulation to preserve accuracy and accelerate computational time. Automation tools are demonstrated to significantly cut the pre-processing time required for virtual HVAC model development.
Attendees will gain insights into the methodology behind this workflow and some of its practical applications that contribute to the design of energy-efficient vehicle systems. Various case studies will be presented including model-in-the-loop testing for the vehicle climate system and efficiency quantification for a state-of-the-art microclimate system. An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Marek Lehocky, Senior Staff Application Engineer – Thermal Fluids Systems, Gamma Technologies
Marek Lehocky is a Senior Staff Application Engineer for Thermal Fluids Systems at Gamma Technologies, where he leads the application of cabin and refrigeration simulations.
Deniz Hinz, Ph.D., Thermal and CFD Engineer, ThermoAnalytics
Dr. Deniz Hinz is a Senior Thermal and CFD Engineer at ThermoAnalytics Inc., where he leads the development and validation of advanced cabin simulation methodologies. Deniz specializes in coupling 1D and 3D solvers with human thermal comfort modeling to create integrated multiphysics simulation workflows for cabin environments.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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