Flowmaster V7 Automotive

Flowmaster V7 Automotive is an industry specific fluid and thermal system simulation software tool. Built upon the Flowmaster V7 platform, V7 Automotive combines the same proven architecture and GUI with specific automotive component libraries and advanced automotive systems modelling functionality. A wide range of powerful solver capabilities enable users to build networks and run simulations quicker and

easier than ever before.

Flowmaster V7 Automotive enables thermo-fluid system designs to be optimised and validated from the very beginning of the development process. Engineers and analysts are able to find critical issues immediately and improve collaboration and communication with customers and suppliers, whilst managing their knowledge within Flowmaster.

Automotive Systems Modelling Packages

Flowmaster V7 Automotive features a range of specific automotive systems modelling packages:

Airside Systems:The Airside Systems Modelling package enables the measurement and analysis of pressure drops, air velocities and thermal performance of the cooling pack and its configuration.

Air Conditioning:Using the Air Conditioning Systems Modelling package, the performance of all modern AC systems can be evaluated whilst measuring the power consumption, the effect on the coolant temperature and the effect on the cabin air conditions. New features include Geometric Heat Exchanger Modelling, Reversible Heat Pump and Super Critical AC Systems including R744a (CO2) correlations.

Cooling Systems:The Cooling Systems Modelling package enables users to simulate and measure the warm-up time, thermostat response, cooling system expansion, fluid expansion and block temperature. Globally recognised drive cycles are available for transient analysis without the need for third party tools.

Exhaust Systems:Engineers are able to model entire systems using the Exhaust Systems Modelling package; from the engine to rear silencer/muffler and to measure the exhaust pressures, losses, flow rates and other performance parameters. Simulation tools include Full Heat Transfer in bends and Weighting Factor for irregular bends.

Fuel & Injection Systems:The Fuel & Injection Systems Modelling package enables engineers to model the entire Fuel & Injection system from tank to injector. Engineers can investigate tank filling rates, fuel pressures (high and low side), flow rates, temperatures & pressures and injector performance.

Lubrication Systems:The Lubrication Systems Modelling package provides simulation tools to ensure adequate oil flow to all components such as bearings for all operating conditions, minimising friction, optimising component sizing and heat management.

Flowmaster V7 Automotive

Flowmaster V7 Automotive delivers value by reducing development time, ensuring accuracy from the concept stage; improving information throughout the development process and reducing the number of prototypes needed.

Automotive tailored componentsV7 Automotive provides you with an industry tailored catalogue of Automotive components on top of the existing comprehensive library of standard fluid and thermal components available in Flowmaster. The systems modelling packages offer simulation of Steady State and Transient flow conditions for incompressible and compressible fluids to accurately predict systems behaviour as well as optimise component sizes and understand the effect of component changes on the entire system.

Intuitive Interface and Short Learning CurveProviding an enjoyable user experience, Flowmaster V7 Automotive allows users to quickly and efficiently build networks and communicate with non-Flowmaster users easily. Featuring validated data entry and an advanced graphical user interface, margin for error is reduced, optimising accuracy of results first time.

Design Collaboration and Secure Data ManagementBuilt upon a powerful standard relational database, Flowmaster V7 Automotive provides the tools to ensure that simulation data and models can be safely shared across the organisation and supply chain. Administration tools enable different roles to be defined within the software, controlling what each user sees and has access to. Flowmaster V7 Automotive offers complete traceability through an audit trail, created every time a simulation is run, allowing the user to find, identify and interrogate historical data, quickly and easily.

Development Process IntegrationThe Flowmaster architecture allows users to integrate with existing design and manufacturing systems and co-simulate with other leading CAE/CFD tools such as MATLAB®, STAR-CD, FLUENT®, iSIGHT and Excel. By linking Flowmaster into your PLM system, data and simulation reports are available throughout the development process, communicating clearly the project status alongside all other processes, leading to improved decision making.

What our Customers say about Flowmaster“Flowmaster is fundamental to the future development of hybrid projects at Lotus Engineering. 1D simulation using Flowmaster is very fast. In our Eve Hybrid project a fully correlated model of the engine was available from the outset which meant re-engineering could be done very quickly using Flowmaster to change variables, run simulations and analyse results. For system validation; quality and accuracy of results from the outset is a major factor for choosing Flowmaster” - Ian Postlethwaite, Executive Engineer – Powertrain CAE, Lotus Engineering

“Flowmaster shortens the time frame and provides much more detailed information at an early stage. We are able to foresee any potential problems with the engine design much earlier, which saves considerable time and resource. The value for money Flowmaster offers is exceptional, being used throughout the development process. When you evaluate Flowmaster’s contribution to the overall project in time saving versus cost, the return on investment is excellent.” - Robert Corbishley, Senior Analysis Engineer, MAHLE Powertrain

Our Customers includeAudi AG, Bentley Cars, BMW AG, Caterpillar, Cummins Engine Company, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Delphi Automotive Systems, Denso Corporation, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford Motor Company, GM Powertrain, Honda R&D Company, Hyundai Motors, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lotus Engineering Ltd, MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Company, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Scania CV AB, Toyota Motor Corporation, TWR Engineering, Valeo, Visteon Corporation, Volkswagen AG, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Construction, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd

Extensive Automotive Component Library