In the world of engineering and product design, accurately predicting and mitigating noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) issues is critical. Two powerful tools that engineers use to address these challenges are Impact Frequency Response Function (FRF) and Virtual Point Transformation (VPA).

NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) prediction is a critical process in the automotive industry to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Thermal comfort within vehicle cabins is a critical aspect of automotive design, influencing both the user experience and the efficiency of climate control systems. Traditional methods of assessing and improving thermal comfort have been largely empirical, relying on extensive physical testing.

Acoustic Testing is performed to determine if the material can resist the specified Acoustic environment. It must resist this environment without degradation of its functional performance and/or structural integrity. Acoustic Testing or Acoustic Emission Testing is the measurement of sound emissions radiating from the equipment under test. In other words, how loud is the equipment?

NVH, which stands for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness, is the study of the noise and modification vibration characteristics of vehicles and is basically a measure of how much unpleasant aural and tactile feedback the vehicles deliver as you drive. NVH testing enables early recognition of NVH phenomena, which can then be avoided early during the development stage of the powertrain. This later makes driving in the production vehicle more comfortable and serves to avoid complaints and a loss of image.

Andrea's recent Texas trip sparked insights into thermal comfort, leading to the exploration of advanced models in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2310. This article dives into the complexities of modeling human responses for electric vehicle cabin design, from summer HVAC optimization to winter energy consumption. The ultimate balancing act faced by HVAC engineers is succinctly captured, emphasizing Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2310's role in addressing these challenges. Read more about the intricate choices between comfort and efficiency in the electric era.

In 'What's the Fastest Way to Dry Your Hands?', Robin Bornoff scientifically explores hand-drying efficiency using Simcenter FLOEFD. He uncovers the importance of the '90% dry' standard, explains the role of evaporation and condensation, and surprises us by revealing that keeping hands vertical is the quickest drying method. Plus, he urges us to think green by comparing the sustainability of hand dryers and paper towels.

Gas turbine efficiency improvement relies on increasing temperatures at the combustor exit and high-pressure turbine stage inlet. However, this poses a challenge as higher temperatures can endanger the integrity of turbine components. To address this issue, film cooling techniques have been adopted, where cool air is bled from the compressor stage and directed through small holes in the turbine blade and vane walls, creating a thin, cool insulating layer.

In the pursuit of excellence and innovation, PSA Peugeot Citroën embraced the power of Siemens Digital Industries Software's Simcenter™. The comprehensive simulation and testing capabilities enabled them to revolutionize the automotive industry and set new standards for vehicle performance, safety, and environmental sustainability. As technology continues to advance, embracing cutting-edge solutions like Simcenter™ will be crucial for any automotive manufacturer seeking to stay ahead in this dynamic and competitive landscape.

Siemens Simcenter SCADAS XS 6 stands as a powerful solution for engineers seeking efficient data acquisition and analysis capabilities. With its high-speed data acquisition, scalability, real-time monitoring, and advanced signal processing features, SCADAS XS 6 empowers engineers to make informed decisions and optimize the performance of various systems. Whether in the automotive, aerospace, energy, or structural domains, SCADAS XS 6 delivers valuable insights for improving safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Simcenter™ 3D FE Model Correlation provides engineers with the necessary tools to align geometric models, compare modes from different solutions, visualize mode shapes side-by-side, and calculate correlation metrics. This enables them to gain a comprehensive understanding of how closely the simulation aligns with the physical test data. By leveraging this software, engineers can confidently assess the accuracy and reliability of their simulations, thereby improving the overall design and development process.

NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) prediction is a critical process in the automotive industry to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Modal analysis is a popular technique used for NVH prediction, involving both testing and simulation. The goal of modal analysis is to measure the natural frequencies, damping ratios, and mode shapes of a structure, which can be used to identify the sources of noise and vibration and make improvements to the design. While modal analysis offers several benefits, such as cost savings and faster time to market, there are also some challenges associated with the technique, including complexity and cost. In this article, we will explore modal analysis for NVH prediction, its benefits, and its challenges.

Aircraft manufacturers are facing stricter regulations for aircraft emissions, including environmental noise, and increased pressure to improve cabin acoustic comfort. Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles, currently being developed to enable urban air mobility (UAM), must also be optimized to minimize noise pollution in densely populated areas. This challenges engineering teams to efficiently troubleshoot noise issues and develop quieter aircraft designs without compromising weight and performance objectives. Simcenter™ software and hardware offer a complete solution for detailed acoustic testing and sound engineering. The solution features a number of technological advancements that help engineers perform acoustic measurements more efficiently for both exterior and interior noise.

The engineers at engineering consultancy R&D CFD are accustomed to applying CFD simulation to the challenges of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) design. A recent project called on them to apply their analysis techniques to a different type of “ICE”--ICE cream. Their approach, however, was the same—using Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Multiphysics CFD software allowed the engineers to simulate 2000 variegator design variants in 17 days, and then optimize the design of the feeding chamber to guarantee that the final product would have the desired home-made, variegated appearance each time.

The Siemens Industry Software Simcenter engineers put the end-to-end durability solution to the test on the rough tracks of a German proving ground. The outcome is a step-by-step account of a test campaign that demonstrates the effectiveness of the solution. The story starts with a small but punchy electric sports vehicle that grew into a test vehicle for a condensed but complete durability measurement campaign.

The use of CFD simulations has allowed engineers to greatly improve the aerodynamics of aircraft. By accurately predicting the flow of air around an aircraft, engineers can make design changes that result in a more efficient and faster airplane. This technology is constantly evolving and improving, and it is likely that we will see even more amazing advances in the future.

Why the prototype testing stage is critical? What will be the implication if failure occurs during the new product durability testing? In current tight competition in most of industries, such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, etc, the new product development time have been squeezed in order to reduce time to market. The need to launch specific new product exactly at specific timing is considered very crucial. The delay of mass production kick off is not only going to give impact to Sales and Marketing Division, buat also to component supply chain.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has collaborated with NVIDIA to improve computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. Part of the Xcelerator portfolio of software and services, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2022.1 software brings CUDA-enabled GPU acceleration to deliver faster turnaround times at lower hardware investment costs to CFD simulation for design and engineering organizations.