ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV PRODUCT MSC

1 PRODUCT . ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV Industry Specific PRODUCT MODELING CAPABILITIES. The ADAMS/Engine software suite consists of modules which engineering teams can use separately or in combination to perform complete engine simulations. CRANKTRAIN (BASIC / ADVANCED). IC Engines and Compressors 2 and 4 stroke New Layouts - W18 for example - Variable compression ratio Flexible/Rigid Crankshaft Flexible/Rigid Block (E)HD Journal Bearings Gas forces Dual-Mass Flywheel Vibration Damper engine Mount Design Bearing Loads Vibrations Internal Force Balancing External Force Balancing VALVETRAIN. Torsional Vibrations ADAMS/Engine , powered by FEV, features user interfaces specifically tuned to the standard methods and procedures of powertrain development teams.

2 The benefit: users can quickly Bearing Loads become productive with the software, even with little formal training. Cam Contact Pressure Cam Design SPECIALIZED TOOL FOR POWERTRAIN SIMULATION Valve Dynamics ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV, is a software environment designed Spring Dynamics for building and testing engine concepts. It lets users quickly optimize HLA Dynamics the performance of individual powertrain components and subsystems Frictional Losses as well as the complete engine at any stage of development. New Designs TIMING CHAIN. ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV offers specialized solutions for Roller/Bush Chain simulation of valvetrains, gears, timing chains, timing belts, accessory Silent Chain drives, and cranktrains.

3 These capabilities provide a powerful Chain Vibrations complement to the company's industry leading family of Contact Loads software solutions for virtual prototyping of all automotive subsystems, Tensioner Design including chassis, engine , and driveline. TIMING BELT. The specialized ADAMS/Engine simulation environment enables an ISO Standard Belts automotive engineering team to predict, refine, and optimize the Tension Force dynamic performance of powertrain systems as part of an overall Durability Assessment vehicle design. Users of the software can also combine their designs Vibrations of individual powertrain components and subsystems into a complete GEAR.

4 engine simulation. In this way, ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV, enables Spur/Helical Gear engineers to solve problems of structural load, life, durability, vibration, Gear Vibrations and performance of powertrain systems within the cost, weight, and Backlash Studies packaging constraints defined. Tooth Loads ACCESSORY DRIVE. ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV, uses 's flagship Vibration software as its core dynamic solver. is the Pulley Loads world's most widely used mechanical system simulation tool, and is Power Requirements recognized as the de facto standard for system level virtual Bracket Vibration prototyping in the worldwide automotive industry.

5 Tensioner Design DESIGNED FOR AND BY POWERTRAIN SPECIALISTS. Development of ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV, grew out of a challenge faced by leading automobile makers. Typically, an automaker's development engineers use distinct software tools for studying cam synthesis, valvetrain dynamics, and the performance of crankshafts, timing chains, and accessory belts. These tools are limited to specific applications and not easily combined. As a result, simulation of a complete engine has been nearly impossible, and some new valvetrain designs can't be simulated without extensive reprogramming of the existing software utilities for example.

6 Historically, automotive engineering teams have used and specialized tools such as adams /Car to study vehicle dynamics and other relatively low frequency system behavior. But simulations performed by users and 's own consulting staff have demonstrated that the technology can also be successfully employed in areas characterized by high frequency behavior for example, powertrain systems. In 1998, Volkswagen and Audi approached the company about creating a specialized powertrain simulation tool. The In template builder mode, experienced users can build their own team of companies providing guidance in this development engine design templates from libraries of core and user defined modeling elements.

7 Soon expanded to include the French automaker Renault; INA, a Users can specify generic powertrain components, and parameters can be defined German manufacturer of bearings and hydraulic lash adjusters; on the fly, with templates stored in shared or private databases. and IAV, another German company offering powertrain engineering services. More recently, the consortium was joined USERS' METHODS ARE EMBEDDED. by Porsche; Scherdel, a German valve spring manufacturer;. The vision driving ADAMS/Engine powered by FEV, is to move Cummins engine , an American diesel engine maker; and simulation based design, testing, and refinement right to the Southwest Research Institute.

8 In addition, FEV, a German front of the powertrain development cycle. By providing a engine consulting company, joined the group to provide standardized set of simulation tools and methods, the additional strength in the areas of cranktrain modeling and ADAMS/Engine utilities allow a broad range of engineering simulation, which lead to a development partnership with FEV. departments including design, testing, and research and affecting the other engine areas as well. development to share engine models and data, while The consortium members have set the goals and requirements capturing the company's engine design expertise in software.

9 For ADAMS/Engine , powered by FEV, while and Working within the ADAMS/Engine environment, an engineering FEV retain responsibility for developing and enhancing the team can select, refine, and optimize its fundamental designs software. long before physical prototypes are built. In this way, the team can: Identify and solve engine design problems at the earliest stages of development, when the cost of correcting mistakes is low. ADAMS/Engine 's standard interface provides a virtual Reduce the number of physical prototypes required, saving time component test rig among others. Standard tests include and money and keeping the development schedule on track.

10 Steady load, displacement, and frequency sweep. Produce more reliable powertrain systems, thus lowering vehicle warranty costs and improving customer satisfaction. Since the automaker's own standard development methods can be embedded in the software, new engineers joining the company's powertrain team are assured of working consistently with the best available modeling, simulation, and visualization technology. steady load, displacement, and frequency sweep. " ADAMS/Engine 's standard interface includes virtual test rigs for cranktrain and valve trains. It is In template builder mode, the user works with these building blocks: possible to perform tests like rpm sweep, constant rpm and user defined" engine specific elements, including valves, cams, tappets, chains, crankshafts and others.