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The 47 papers in this technical paper collection focus on CAE analysis, test correlation and optimization for crashworthiness/occupant safety CAE, durability CAE, multi-body simulation and applications; NVH CAE; automotive engineering testing and test methods; and optical measurement and nondestructive testing techniques in automotive engineering.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute that has strong interaction with other vehicle systems. Also, performance and quality of the climate control system are critical to customer satisfaction. The 10 papers in this technical paper collection cover alternative A/C systems, multi-zone climate control, cabin air filtration, automatic controls, and optimized energy consumption.

Providing thermal comfort to the occupants and thermal management of components in an energy efficient way has challenged the automotive industry to search for new and innovative approaches to thermal management. Hence, management of heat flow, coolant flow, oil flow, and airflow is extremely important as it directly affects the system performance under full range of vehicle operating conditions. The 31 papers in this technical paper collection describe methods or concepts to increase efficiency, improve occupant comfort, improve test methodology and minimize the environmental impact of the climate control system; and thermal management components addressing design and/or application topics.

The 30 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heavy tire modeling/testing and evaluation; vehicle dynamics; wide based tires, sustainability and maintenance; air suspension, off-road chassis and suspension; hybrid drive and chassis; all wheel/multi-wheel drive vehicle dynamics and performance; testing and experimental analysis of chassis and suspension; and advanced chassis control and rollover.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focus on thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include: localized heating and cooling strategies for energy efficient HVAC system; interpretation tools and concepts for heat management in the drive train of the future; thermal management of lead acid battery (Pb-A) in electric vehicle; physics based approach of heat exchanger models for vehicle thermal simulation; and more.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute. Performance and quality of the climate control system are critical to customer satisfaction. The 10 papers in this technical paper collection discuss recent advances in climate control. Topics covered include: alternative A/C systems, multi-zone climate control, cabin air filtration, automatic controls, and optimized energy consumption.

This technical paper collection contains 10 papers published from the 2011 SAE Brasil Conference.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include fuel efficiency and thermal performance, exhaust system manifold development, engine cooling systems with a double circuit, CFD analysis, and more. The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include fuel efficiency and thermal performance, exhaust system manifold development, engine cooling systems with a double circuit, CFD analysis, and more.

This technical paper collection focusses on state of the art simulation technologies for modeling thermal systems and their application in the development and optimization of vehicle thermal management and fuel economy. The papers included will range from empirical, 1D modeling methods to three dimensional CFD models as well as coupled methods.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection highlight the latest developments in thermal management energy efficiency.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focuses on fundamental numerical (1D and 3D CFD) and experimental research in the areas of heat and mass transfer and fluid flow that impacts engine and vehicle performance and design. Subjects include convection, conduction, radiation, porous media, and phase change including boiling, condensation, melting and freezing.

This technical paper collection discusses optical techniques; digital correlation; holography; shearography; nondestructive testing.

This technical paper collection features components used for thermal management. The papers address design, application and systems related topics.

Proper thermal management can significantly contribute to overall system energy efficiency. This technical paper collection highlights the latest developments in thermal management energy efficiency.

This technical paper collection focuses on state of the art simulation technologies for modeling thermal systems and their application in the development and optimization of vehicle thermal management and fuel economy. The papers in this collection will range from empirical, 1D modeling methods to three dimensional CFD models as well as coupled methods.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute and is associated with brand image. Thermal performance is critical to customer satisfaction. The primary objective is to deliver occupant safety and thermal comfort at minimum energy consumption, yet the system has strong design interaction with other vehicle systems. Noise, Air Quality, and Energy ace are just a few of the recent advances.

The papers in this collleciton focus on state of the art simulation technologies for modeling thermal systems and their application in the development and optimization of vehicle thermal management and fuel economy. The papers range from empirical, 1D modeling methods to three dimensional CFD models as well as coupled methods.

Vehicle aerodynamic development, drag reduction and fuel economy, handling and stability, cooling flows, surface soiling and water management, vehicle internal environment, tyre aerodynamics and modelling, aeroacoustics, structural response to aerodynamic loading, simulating the on-road environment, onset flow turbulence, unsteady aerodynamics, fundamental flow structures, new test methods and facilities, new applications of computational fluid dynamics simulation, competition vehicle aerodynamics.

The papers in this collleciton focus on state of the art simulation technologies for modeling thermal systems and their application in the development and optimization of vehicle thermal management and fuel economy. The papers range from empirical, 1D modeling methods to three dimensional CFD models as well as coupled methods

This collection of papers focus on state-of-the-art fatigue theory and advanced development in fatigue testing, material behavior under cyclic loading, and fatigue analysis methodology & research in the ground vehicle industry. Studies and discussions on innovative and improved fatigue theory/methods in will be discussed along with and engineering applications of CAE durability analysis.