Course detail
Multiphysical Simmulation in Automotive Industry
FSI-QMO Acad. year: 2021/2022 Winter semester
The course will provide an overview of contemporary computational simulations used in the development of modern vehicles. Within the course, selected physical processes including a basic mathematical description are repeated. Preference is given to practical knowledge including finite element method (FEM), solution of body systems dynamics (MBD) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Emphasis is placed on the practical use of simulations within commercial software. Computational simulations are applied to typical tasks occurring in the automotive industry, such as vehicle aerodynamics, powertrain dynamics, a solution of the powertrain component strength.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The course gives students the opportunity to learn about current computational models, applied to motor vehicles and powertrain development.
Prerequisites
Matrix calculus, differential and integral calculus, differential equations. Technical mechanics, kinematics, dynamics, elasticity and strength. Fourier analysis and Fourier transformation. Finite Element Method fundamentals.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The course-unit credit is conditioned by active participation in the seminars, proper preparation of the semester work and fulfilment of the conditions of the control tests. The exam verifies the knowledge gained during lectures and seminars and is divided into a written theoretical part, part of the computational solution of vibrations and noise and oral part. The exam considers the work of the student in the exercise. The student has to score more than one half of points for the successful completion of the test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
The aim of the course is to make students familiar with contemporary computational multiphysical simulations, which are applied in the development of motor vehicles and powertrains. The main goal is to gain practical knowledge including finite element method (FEM), solution of body systems dynamics (MBD) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The form of replacement of missed lessons is solved individually with the course person of the subject.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-ADI-P: Automotive and Material Handling Engineering, Master's
branch ---: no specialisation, 6 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Basic concepts in multiphysical simulations
Basics of computational modelling.
Modeling of component strength.
Modeling of material nonlinearities and body contacts.
Modeling of body motion.
Modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer.
Modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer using CFD.
Application of CFD for modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer.
Applied computational simulations for component strength solutions.
Applied computational simulations for component interaction solutions.
Applied computational simulations for powertrain dynamics.
Applied computational simulations for powertrain strength solutions.
Applied computational simulations for vehicle aerodynamics.
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Application of discretization methods for simulations.
Application of discretization methods for simulations.
Analysis of vehicle component strength by FEM.
Analysis of vehicle component strength by FEM.
Analysis of contacts of vehicle components using FEM.
Application of discretization methods for CFD simulations.
Creation of computational model for CFD simulation.
Creation of computational model for CFD simulation.
Simulation of the flow around the compressor blade or vehicle.
Creation of computational model of powertrain including elastic bodies.
Simulation of powertrain dynamics.