The combustion of fossil fuels leads to the emission of greenhouse gases and pollutants on a scale that is threatening to life on our planet in the long term. For the development of new engines, this means: a shift away from carbon-based fuels towards CO2-neutral, preferably CO2-free combustion. At the same time, the latest emission legislations, EURO 7 or comparable standards, must be met in order to reduce the pollution caused by harmful components of the exhaust gas. For pollutant- and
greenhouse gas-free combustion engines, the following applies: combustion on the one hand and the movement of the engine components on the other hand excite the engine structure to unwanted vibrations. These vibrations not only influence the operation and lifetime of the engine, they also affect the comfort of the vehicle occupants. For the development team, the task is to find resource-saving solutions that harmonise technical and socio-economic aspects in the best possible way.
- Benefit from a seamless transition between simulation tools, modelling disciplines and applications.
- Create realistic engine models for 1D thermodynamics, 3D CFD and MBS simulations that guide you through the entire development process.
- Analyse and optimise performance, fuel consumption, emissions, acoustics and NVH behaviour as well as the thermal load of your powertrain with simulation support.
- Enjoy the benefits of user-friendly graphical user interfaces (GUI), pre-parameterised numerical models, efficient calculation kernels and automated result presentation to solve engineering tasks effectively and efficiently.
Due to its scope, AVL FIRE™ M can be described as all-purpose CFD software. However, it is mainly used for the development of all types of powertrains and their components.
The software allows you to view flows around vehicles and objects or heat transfers between any fluid and solid domains in detail.
Data gives one the confidence to clearly decide which concepts to follow. A solid data basis is especially important when mobility concepts are evaluated with regard to multiple factors at the same time. This is exactly what AVL CRUISE™ M stands for.
Powertrain development comes with critical challenges: Will the system hold up under real-world operating conditions? Will it fail under stress or create excessive noise? If these uncertainties are not addressed, the result can be costly development delays and redesigns.
AVL EXCITE™ M provides answers before problems occur.
The mobility revolution is in full swing. This is not just about developing new, more sustainable propulsion systems. Rather, the entire development process is in upheaval - with simulation taking the lead.
Right now, it's important to understand the challenge that each of us - OEMs and suppliers alike - face when it comes to pushing the boundaries of both our design process and our engineers. As the number of different systems grows, departments and team structures are changing. We understand that. At AVL, we go through these processes as well, because we are not just software developers. We are also engineers and therefore users. We implement our knowledge in intuitive workflows, generators, wizards, and evaluations in our software and projects.
Simulation Solutions
The main issue for optimization of existing combustion engines and development of new ones is the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While the challenges posed by EURO 7 or similar legislation have to be met, the industry is researching and developing new, alternative fuels. They can help to reduce global CO2 emissions immediately...
AVL is a leader in the use of simulation in vehicle development. Our simulation solution for combustion engines is used by most engine manufacturers worldwide.
With simulation, we achieve three things in powertrain development: First, we ensure durability for all components - from the crankshaft to the connecting rod and plain bearings to the entire...