The Drive Cycle Extension enables transient thermal simulations using real-world or standard driving profiles. It integrates with CoTherm to model heat transfer in dynamic vehicle conditions, improving accuracy and efficiency in thermal system design and validation.
Vendor
ThermoAnalytics
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Drive Cycle Extension
The Drive Cycle Extension is a licensed component of ThermoAnalytics' CoTherm™ software, designed to simulate complex transient driving profiles using coupled 3D thermal and CFD models. It enables engineers to analyze realistic thermal responses during vehicle operation, supporting design validation and optimization across automotive and mobility applications. By integrating transient inputs from physical tests or standard drive cycles, it delivers high-fidelity thermal simulations aligned with real-world conditions
Features
- Coupled 3D Thermal and CFD Modeling: Provides accurate simulation of heat transfer during dynamic vehicle operation.
- Surrogate Modeling Methodology: Accelerates simulation by building predictive models from steady-state coupling points.
- Flexible Input Options: Accepts transient data from physical tests, simulations, or industry-standard cycles like FTP and WLTP.
- 3D Geometry Visualization: Enhances design insight with detailed thermal mapping across vehicle components.
- Automation Support: Enables streamlined setup and execution of transient thermal simulations within CoTherm™.
Capabilities
- Transient Thermal Analysis: Simulates heat transfer under varying driving conditions, including acceleration, braking, and idling.
- Battery and Powertrain Evaluation: Assesses thermal behavior of EV components during discharge and recharge cycles.
- Heat Protection and Management: Identifies thermal risks and validates cooling strategies under realistic use cases.
- Aerodynamic Influence Modeling: Captures airflow effects on thermal performance during motion.
Benefits
- Speed and Efficiency: Surrogate modeling drastically reduces simulation time, freeing resources for broader design exploration.
- Realism and Accuracy: Reflects actual driving conditions for more reliable thermal predictions.
- Design Validation: Supports informed decisions early in the development cycle, reducing costly late-stage changes.
- Integration and Scalability: Works seamlessly within CoTherm™, allowing scalable deployment across teams and projects