European Automotive CFD Conference (EACC)

PAST EVENTS - EACC 2007 | 2005 | 2003

PROCEEDINGS PAPERS

List of Proceedings Papers - EACC 2007:

Aerodynamics

The Efficient Application of CFD Analysis Methods to Provide Valuable Development Insight for Flow-Related Automotive Performance Issues
T. N. Ramsay, Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Raymond, OH, USA
Large Eddy Simulation of a Semi Realistic Vehicle Shape under Crosswind Conditions
A. Scotto d’Apollonia, S. Contini, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Velizy-Villacoublay, France
F. Mathey, Y. Ducret, ANSYS/Fluent France
The CFD Process for Aerodynamics at Volvo Cars using HARPOON-FLUENT
Z. Chronéer, Volvo Car Corporation, Göteborg, Sweden
Combined Use of CFD and Wind Tunnel to develop a Le Mans Prototype
A. Lapouille, Aero Concept Engineering, Magny-Cours, France
Fuel Reduction on a Tractor-Trailer Truck at IVECO
L. Consano, D. Lucarelli, IVECO S.p.A. - Turin, Italy
F. Lupo, TESCO TS S.p.A. - Turin, Italy
The Effect of Wheels on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of an Ahmed Body
T. Régert and T. Lajos, Budapest University, Hungary
A. Schwarczkopf,Simgrid Ltd., Hungary
Analysis of an Overtaking Manoeuvre
F. Fiumara, Dallara Engineering Srl, Parma, Italy
Combined Application of CFD and Wind Tunnel – Benefits and Risks
T. Kuthada, S. Wille, Forschungsinstitut für Kraftfahrwesen und Fahrzeugmotoren (FKFS), Stuttgart, Germany
Automatic Optimisation of Automotive Designs Using Mesh Morphing and CFD
ICON, London, UK
P. Geremia, ESTECO, London, UK
E. Skaperdas, BETA CAE Systems SA, Thessaloniki, Greece
Aerodynamic Optimization of a Speedbike by the Means of CFD
R. Siber, F. Werner, Adam Opel GmbH, Rüsselsheim, Germany
G. Mertens, VRT Speedbike e.V., Köln, Germany
M. Lanfrit, Fluent Deutschland GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany

Powertrain

Implementation of Automatic Optimisation of Cylinder Head Components
M. Karch, B. Durst, S. Bucher and J. Ebner, BMW Group, München, Germany
Numerical Analysis of Oil Flow and Noise in a Power Steering Pump
L. Lessa , DHB Componentes Automotivos, Brazil
R. Silvestre da Costa Ataides, C. de La Rosa Siqueira, M. Poulsen Kessler, Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software (ESSS) - Brazil
L. Foley, A. Johri, A. Khondge, Ansys Inc., USA
1D/3D-Coupling GT-POWER/FLUENT to Predict Species Transport in Exhaust Oxygen Sensors at Engine Operating Conditions
M. Brück, M. Piesche, University of Stuttgart, Germany
B. Michaelis, S. Klett, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
M. Awasthi, Gamma Technologies Inc., USA
R. Reinelt, ANSYS Fluent Deutschland GmbH, Germany
CFD Simulation in the Individual Channels of the Particle Filter
D. Lávička, J. Kňourek and J. Polanský, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic

Thermal Management

Radiator Exchange Surface Modeling and Optimization
N. François, M. Stanciu and N. Vallée, Valeo Engine Cooling, La Verrière and Reims, France
Numerical Simulation of Aero Acoustics at Heat Exchangers
J. Leuschner, J. Scheffermann, A. Strehlow, AKG Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Hofgeismar, Germany
Simulation of the Underhood Thermal Environment Using FLUENT
T. Hasegawa and T. Komoriya, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Japan
Reynolds Effects in Cooling Airflow - a CFD Approach
L. Christoffersen, L. Löfdahl, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
A. Jönson, Volvo Car Corporation, Göteborg, Sweden
Simulating Thermal Management of Battery Modules for the Propulsion of Hybrid Vehicles
P. Drage, C. Kussmann, S. Jagsch, MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & CO KG, Graz, Austria
Electronic Cooling with ANSYS Icepak: Case Study of a Control Unit
E. Rudnyi, CADFEM GmbH, Grafing, Germany

Climate Control

The Use of CFD to Improve the Thermal Comfort in the Automotive Field
G. Lombardi, M. Maganzi, University of Pisa, Italy
F. Cannizzo, G. Solinas, Ferrari S.p.A. – Maranello (Mo), Italy
CFD Cabin Flow Analysis Using a Parametric Cabin Modeller
C. Proksch, F. Brotz, F. Guilbaud, W. Kühnel, Behr GmbH & Co., Stuttgart, Germany
Optimization of an IP and Console Duct using Advanced Shape Deformation Technology
M. Doroudian, M. Battoie, Mindware Engineering, Novi, Michigan, USA

Lighting and Radiation

Usability of CFD for the Development of Tail and Head Lamps
V. Bader, J. Neft, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Germany
M. Kleimeyer, Ricardo Deutschland GmbH, Germany
Thermal Behavior of Bulb and LED based Automotive Rear Lamps
A. Filipuzzi, O. Cotula, A. Pipino, Centro Ricerche Plast-optica, Amaro, Italy
F. Zanoletti, EnginSoft S.p.A., Bergamo, Italy
S. Paroni, Automotive Lighting Rear Lamps Italia S.p.A., Tolmezzo, Italy

Multiphase Flow

F1 Fuel Tank Surging; Model Validation
L. Bottazzi and G. Rossetti, Ferrari F1 team, Maranello, Italy
Simulation of Cavitating Flow in Vane Pumps
S. Hain-Würtenberger, ixetic Bad Homburg GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany
CFD-Based Development of Oil Droplet Separators in Crankcase Ventilation Systems
S. Schütz, G. Gorbach, and M. Piesche, University of Stuttgart, Germany

Multidisciplinary Simulation

Multidisciplinary Simulation of an Exhaust Gas Component Using ANSYS Workbench
T. Lepach, V. Bäumer, CADFEM GmbH, Grafing, Germany
W. Artner, CADFEM Austria GmbH, Wien, Austria
MPCCI – The General Code Coupling Interface
K. Wolf, Fraunhofer Institute SCAI, Sankt Augustin, Germany

Manufacturing

Modeling of the General Motors Europe Cavity Waxing Process
O. Lenhart, J. Baumgarten, N. Knapp, H. Pfeifer, Adam Opel GmbH, Rüsselsheim, Germany
Numerical Simulation of Electrostatic Spray-Painting using Multiple High-Speed Rotary Bell Atomizers
Q. Ye, K. Pulli, T. Steinhilber, A. Scheibe, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), Stuttgart, Germany
Numerical Simulation of HVOF Spraying with Ceramic Powders for Improved Coating Properties
E. Dongmo, M. Wenzelburger, A. Killinger, R. Gadow, University of Stuttgart, Germany

Formula Racing Workshop

Aerodynamic Development and Evaluation of a Formula SAE Car Using Numerical Simulations
P. Gullberg, L. Christoffersen, L. Löfdahl, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
Aeroelastic Tailoring of an Indy Car Rear Wing by Multidisciplinary Optimisation
D. Massegur, G. Quaranta, Aerospace Department, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Using Flow Simulation to Optimize Body and Engine Components of a Formula Student Racing Car
K. Elwan, B. Goettle, TUfast Student Racing Team of the Technical University Munich, Germany

List of Proceedings Papers - EACC 2005:

Keynote and Plenary Session

The Growing Impact of CFD in the Overall PLM/CAE Process of the Automotive Industry (M. Schnitger, Daratech Inc., Massachusetts, USA)
Integration of Aerodynamic and Aerothermal Simulations in the Process of Car Design at PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN (B. Hazet, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Paris, France)
A Case Study of Occupant Thermal Comfort in a Cabin Using Virtual Thermal Comfort Engineering (L-J.Huang,and T.Han, Delphi Inc., NY & MI, USA)
FLUENT for CATIA: A Fully Embedded Solution (L. Collonge, Fluent France SA, Paris, France)
Recent Developments in Numerical Aeroacoustics in the Automotive Industry (M. Matthes, R. Ambs, A. Ayar, C. Capellmann, and B. Schillemeit, Visteon Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, Germany)
Road Vehicle Aerodynamics (RVAD) - The Most Challenging Aspect of Today's Fluid Mechanics (L. Löfdahl, Chalmers University of Technology., Gothenburg, Sweden)
Supercomputing in F1 - Unlocking the Power of CFD (T. Larsson, T. Sato, B. Ullbrand, Sauber Petronas Engineering AG, Hinwil, Switzerland)
Fluid-Structure Interaction with FLUENT and ABAQUS (M. Küssner and M. Pelzer, ABAQUS GmbH, Aachen & Fluent Deutschland GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany)

Application Session

Acoustics

Definition of Comfort Criteria for Convertible Cars through CFD Analysis (G. Lombardi, I. Stroobant, L. Caldirola, F. Cannizzo, University of Pisa & Ferrari S.p.A., Maranello, Italy)
Recent Developments in Numerical Aeroacoustics in the Automotive Industry (M. Matthes, R. Ambs, A. Ayar, C. Capellmann, and B. Schillemeit, Visteon Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, Germany)

Aerodynamics

Overview of the Application of CFD at Skoda Auto (F. Paur, M. Stastny, and J. Jagrik, Skoda Auto a.s., Mlada Boleslav, Czech Rep.)
CAD-to-Mesh:Rapid Mesh Generation for Fluent Automotive Simulations (R. Bardwell, K. Misegades, Sharc Ltd., Manchester, UK & CEI Inc., Apex, NC, USA)
Customizing FLUENT to Speed-Up Aerodynamic Vehicle Development (S. Artiaga-Hahn, N. Kruse, F. Werner, Adam Opel AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany)
Design Optimisation with CFD and Mesh Deformation (R. Lewis, Advantage CFD, Brackley, UK)
Evolutionary Design Optimisation of Complex Systems integrating FLUENT for parallel Flow Evaluation (S. Menzel, M. Olhofer and B. Sendhoff, Honda Research Institute Europe GmbH, Offenbach/Main, Germany)
Identification and Analysis of Turbulent Structures Around a Simplified Car Body (L. Barbone, L. Gattei and R. Rossi, University Bologna, Forlì, Italy)
Road Vehicle Aerodynamics (RVAD) - The Most Challenging Aspect of Today's Fluid Mechanics (L. Löfdahl, Chalmers University of Technology., Gothenburg, Sweden)

Climate Control

A Case Study of Occupant Thermal Comfort in a Cabin Using Virtual Thermal Comfort Engineering (L-J.Huang,and T.Han, Delphi Inc., NY & MI, US)
Investigation of the Impact of the Trim Package on the Thermal Comfort of a People Carrier (E. Bendell, Rieter CoE Thermal Management, Winterthur, Switzerland)

Exhaust Aftertreatment

A Combined 1D/3D Approach for the Simulation of Diesel Particulate Filters (P. Mucha, G. Gaiser, J. Eberspächer GmbH & Co. KG, Esslingen, Germany)
CFD Simulation of the Bosch Diesel Particulate Filter (T. Höffken and B. Michaelis, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany)
Coupling of FLUENT and RadTherm with MPCCI (U. Janoske, M.G. Lanfrit, C. Dehning and R. Habig, Mosbach University, Germany)
Heat and Momentum Transfer in Exhaust Gas Sensors (S. Klett, M. Piesche, S. Heinzelmann, L. Diehl, H-M Wiedenmann, University Suttgart & Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany)

Motorbikes

Numerical Multiscale Analysis of the Ducati 999 Motorbike Heat Exchangers (S. Di Piazza, D. Nanni, R. Rossi, Ducati Motors & University Bologna, Italy)

Motorracing

Aerodynamics of Formula SAE Racing Cars - Analysis of Front and Rear Wing Design (A.L. Bychkovsky, P. Doddegowda and A.R. George, Cornell University, USA)
Ground Effect Aerodynamics (T.J. Barber, S. Diasinos, C. Beves and E. Leonardi, University New South Wales,Australia)
Supercomputing in F1 - Unlocking the Power of CFD (T. Larsson, T. Sato, B. Ullbrand, Sauber Petronas Engineering AG, Hinwil, Switzerland)

Parts Manufacturing

CFD for the Manufacturing Process of Automotive Parts (T. Marchal, Fluent Benelux, Wavre, Belgium)
Modelling FSI Problems in FLUENT: a Dedicated Approach by Means of UDF Programming (R. Baudille, M.E. Biancolini, Univ. Rome, Italy)
Oven Simulation in Paintshops of the Automotive Industry (C. Knüsel, Dürr Systems GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany)
Simulation of the Automated Seam Sealing Process: Fundamentals,State of the Art and Outlook (M. Schneider, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft - Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung (IPA), Stuttgart, Germany)

Powertrain

Numerical Investigation of the Scavenging Process in a Novel Two-Stroke Engine for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (D. Rival and G. Ciccarelli, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada)
Predicition of Heat Transfer to the Walls in Direct Injection (DI) Diesel Engines (F. Payri, X. Margot, A. Gil and J. Martín, University Valencia, Spain)
Fluid-Structure Interaction with FLUENT and ABAQUS (M. Küssner and M. Pelzer, ABAQUS GmbH, Aachen & Fluent Deutschland GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany)

Underhood Thermal Management

Aeroacoustic Simulation of Automotive Front End Cooling Fan Module (J. Park, Hyundai-Mobis, Korea)
HVAC Component Optimization with FLUENT and modeFRONTIER (M. Poian and P. Grootendorst, A. Dozolme and T. Marchal, ES.TEC.O. s.r.l., Trieste, Italy & Fluent Benelux, Wavre, Belgium)
Using CFD for Heat Exchanger Development and Thermal Management (N.Francois)

Technology Focus Sessions

CAD-to-mesh Time Reduction Enhanced Wrapping and Meshing (M. Lanfrit, M. Oswald, Fluent Deutschland GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany E. Eklund, Fluent France SA, Paris, France)
Dynamic Mesh - Modelling Moving Components and In-Cylinder Engines (M. Ehlen, Fluent Deutschland GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany)
Sounds of Turbulence - Acoustics and LES / DES Modelling (F. Mathey, Fluent France SA, Paris, France)

Papers

List of Proceedings Papers - EACC 2003:

Aerodynamics & Motor Racing

Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles - a Challenge for Computational Fluid Dynamics (Wolf-Heinrich Hucho, Germany)
Early Design Stage Simulation for External Aerodynamics at PSA Peugeot Citroën (Scotto d'Apollonia A., Granier B., Amalric B., Debaty P., PSA Peugeot Citroën, France)
CFD as an Integrated Part of the Aerodynamic Development of the OPEL ECO-Speedster (Kleber A., Adam Opel AG, Germany)
CFD at Sauber Petronas Leading the Aerodynamic Development (Bienz C., Larsson T., Sato T., Ullbrand B., Sauber Petronas Engineering AG, Switzerland)
CFD Validation for External Aerodynamics (Lewis R., Postle P., Advantage CFD, UK)

Climate Control

Vehicle Side-Window Defrosting and Demisting Process (Aroussi A., Hassan A., University of Nottingham, UK)
Fluid Dynamics Simulations for Airbag Inflator Development (Martin B., Andry R., Autoliv Inflators - Livbag, France)

Paintshop

Examples of CFD in Paintshops (Knüsel C., Dürr Systems GmbH, Germany)
Numerical Simulation of Spray Painting in the Automotive Industry (Ye Q., Domnick J., Scheibe A., Fraunhofer IPA, Germany)

Powertrain

Assessment of Cavitation Damage on Solenoid Driven High-Pressure Valves of Electronic Unit Injectors (Schwarte J., Delphi Diesel Systems, UK)
Using the Moving/Deforming Mesh Feature to Optimize the Air Intake System (Huurdeman B., Filterwerk Mann + Hummel GmbH, Germany)
Modeling Urea Distributions in SCR-Exhaust After-Treatment Systems (Braun J., Lehnen R., J. Eberspächer GmbH , Germany)
CFD Dynamic Simulation of a Valve Performance using UDFs and the Deforming Mesh Model (Valdés J.R., Miana M.J., ITA, Spain; Pütz T., TRW Automotive, Germany)
Development of a CFD Tool Applied to EGR-Coolers Design (García R., Horrillo A.J., CIDAUT, Spain; Ruiz F.C., University of Valladolid, Spain; Grande J.A., Castaño C., DAYCO ENSA, Spain)
Measurements and Numerical Simulation of High Pressure Fuel Sprays (Renz U., (WÜK) RWTH Aachen, Germany)

Thermal Management

On the Thermodynamic Development of the New Volvo XC 90 using Fluent (Jönson A., Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden)
Using CFD for Underbonnet Thermal Management (Skea A., Jolliffe A., Harrison R., Jones M., Cardani P., Smith L., MIRA Ltd., UK)
Simulation of the Cooling of a Brake Disk (Polansky J., Kovarik P., University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic)
Thermal Management and Condensation in Headlights (Haigis M., Haider G., Mann M., ÖFPZ Arsenal, Austria)
Numerical Multiscale Analysis of the Cooling System of a Ground Vehicle (Fabbri G., Rossi R., University of Bologna, Italy)