Effiziente Fahrzeugoptimierung - Potentiale der Verknüpfung von numerischer Simulation und physikalischem Versuch Dr. Jost Bernasch Geschäftsführer VIRTUAL VEHICLE July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 1
Example Human Behavior Reactive Human Behavior Modeling - Controller for human behavior - Movement characteristics - Prediction of occupant movement in simulation The acquired scientific knowledge is an excellent base for further investigations! (OEM) July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 2
General Concept of COMET K2 Innovations & Enabling Technology COMET K2 Mobility University Science Industry National Partners International Partners OEMs Suppliers Software Partners SMEs July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 3
K2 Overview 1999 2002 2007 ACC GmbH K-Ind Funding Virtual Vehicle GmbH Kplus Funding K2 Mobility Application 2008 Start K2 Mobility y&success Successfulu Integration ACC 2012 Succesfull evaluation of K2 Mobility program 2017 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 FP Funding Period 1. FP 2. FP TODAY July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 4
VIRTUAL VEHICLE Überblick Unabhängige, neutrale Forschungsplattform Angewandte Forschung und Dienstleistung Angetrieben durch führende Unternehmen Internationales Forschungsnetzwerk Zugriff auf umfassende Förderprogramme July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 5
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER NETWORK A fast growing worldwide network of leading industry and scientific expertise 9 leading OEMs > 70 Industry Partners > 30 Scientific Partners July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 6
Challenges Merger with ACC GmbH accomplished - Integration as Area NVH & Friction Completion of Kplus research program - Topics seamlessly l integrated t and continued in K2 Mobility Sustained economic growth - Duplication of employees, efficient organisation Multilayer Internationalization - Network, Partnerships, Projects, Employees, Visibility,... Transfer of LOC s into project contracts - Achievement of research objectives Expansion of NonK operations (international & national funding, services) - Share of 20%, 3,5 Mio / 2011, many EU Projects Planed challenges successfully accomplished July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 7
Additionally Challenges Economic recession 2009 - Return to more current topics (e.g. HEV, combustion concepts) - Number of employees remained stable (!) Strong trend of vehicle electrification - Additionally projects have been added (e.g. simulation of battery behaviour, materials for lightweight design) - Support for the fulfilment of the recommendation to strengthen the Area Electric, Electronics & Software Additionally challenges successfully accomplished July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 8
Important Issues for K2 Research Comprehensive Vehicle Optimization Scientific Basics - Methods - Tools SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCIENTIFIC NETWORK RESEARCH & EDUCATION System design and verification Physical-based modeling Domain integration/ Mechatronic Linked research disciplines Know-how of key industries International research platform for science & industry Integration-driven engineers Attractiveness for renowned researchers Critical mass for specific and comprehensive research & education Establish Austria as an excellent research and business location for vehicle technology July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 9
General Approach July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 10
Umwelt Leistbare Mobilität Mensch Industrie July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 11
Efficient Vehicle Development De evelopmen nt Time (y years) 6 4 Vehicles per Model Hatchback MPV Hatchback Station wagon Pickup Off-Road SUV MPV Hatchback Station wagon Limousine Pickup Off-Road SUV MPV Hatchback Station ti wagon Limousine Compact car Sports car Station wagon Limousine Compact car Coupe 2 Limousine Limousine Compact car Compact car Sportwagen Sports car Coupe Convertible Hybrid Sports car Sports car Coupe Convertible Roadster Spyder Coupe Convertible Roadster New drive systems Source: xxx 60 er 70 er 80 er 90 er 2000 Grafik: Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 12
Increasing Variety of Powertrains Variety of configurations increasing Increasing variety of powertrain configurations Source: California Council on Science and Technology, 2011 July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 13
Increasing Complexity Complexity is increasing Software Electrics / Electronics Multiple disciplines involved: Mechanics Electric / Electronics Embedded Software Chemical Engineering Mechanics Model based development needed Source: A.T Kearney Embedded Systems Study 2010 Development of the cost share of EES features Software engineering i aligned with mechanical engineering needed T-Approach needed July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 14
Overview Driver Modelling Environment NVH & Friction Engine Information Management Powertrain Battery Energy Management Integrated t Safety Cross-Domain Area X Area A Information & Process Management Area B Thermo & Fluid Dynamics Area C NVH & Friction Area D Mechanics & Materials Area E Electrics/Electron ics & Software July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 15
Forschungsaktivitäten Multi-Disciplinary Fields of Expertise Electrification of Drive Train Lightweight Design Active Safety + Driver Assistance Cross-Domain Area X Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Discipline-Specific p Fields of Expertise Information Management Thermodynamics NVH & Friction Mechanics, Safety E/E, Embedded Systems All Areas: Testing and Validation Facilities July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 16
Vehicle Development V-Model Project Start End of Concept Start of Production Product definition phase Problem prevention Serial development phase Problem detection and solving Full Vehicle Level Early system design Shift efforts to earlier phases its Production Module Level Main scope of Benef Realise benefits for society and economy: Component Level Reduction of CO 2 emissions i Improved vehicle safety Environm. friendly vehicles Efficient vehicle development July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 17
VIRTUAL VEHICLE Zielsetzung Zielsetzung am VIRTUAL VEHICLE: führende Simulationstechnologie in einzelnen CAE Disziplinen beherrschen mit Prüfstandstechnik optimal ergänzen Hybride Auslegung und Absicherung effiziente, ganzheitliche Entwicklung mit Fokus multidisziplinäre Integration Schwerpunkt Gesamtfahrzeug Methoden für die Virtuelle Produktentstehung Voraussetzung zum Lösen aktueller und zukünftiger Anforderungen (Umweltfreundlichkeit, Sicherheit, Preis-Leistung...) July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 18
From Single Property to System View Examples for Full Vehicle System Simulation July 2012 VIRTUAL VEHICLE 19