The following is a list of presentations that have been made at past GT-SUITE Conferences. Each presentation may be downloaded by clicking on the title of the presentation. To view a list of published technical papers relating to GT-Suite, please visit our GT-Suite Publications page.

Year 2008

Future Passenger Car R2S Charging Systems - using VTG and Low Pressure EGR?
Dr. Frank Schmitt, Sebastian Howe, Philipp Wilkens, BorgWarner

Emissions modelling in GT-SUITE employing detailed chemistry
M. Kraft, S. Mosbach, J. Etheridge, L. Cao, H. Su, A. Al Dawood, and A. Bhave, University of Cambridge

Chain Drive Modeling using GT-SUITE
Niranjan Ghaisas, Cummins Inc.

Parameter Tuning Real Time Engine Models
Matt Butts, Cummins Inc.

Methods For Improving Turbocharger Simulation Accuracy in GT-Power
Owen Ryder and Ganesan Subramanian, Cummins Turbo Technologies

A GT-POWER Based Predictive Radial Turbine Model
Jan Macek, Oldrich Vitek, Jan Buric, Czech Technical University in Prague

Integrated Simulation of a Truck Diesel Engine with a Hydraulic Engine Braking System
N. Brinkert, K. Kanning, Daimler Trucks

Thermal Management Concept Investigations of the new Heavy Duty Engine Platform using GT-COOL/GT-POWER
Matthias Schmid, Daimler Trucks

The Simulation Cycle: Integration of GT-POWER, GT-VTrain, and VTDesign for the Optimization of NASCAR Valve Events
Scott Flanagan, Jerry Hailey, Paul Bolton, Earnhardt Childress Racing Engines

Extended Range Turbocharger Maps: Measurement and Benefit for Simulation
Johannes Scharf, RWTH Aachen University
Christof Schernus, Stefan Wedowski, Richard Aymanns, FEV
Norbert Schom, Vanco Smiljanovski, Ford

UNIAIR Variable Valve Actuation System Modelling and Integration to the Engine in the GT-SUITE environment
Paolo Ferreri, Caterina Venezia, FPT - Research & Technology

Optimization of a 3-Cylinder CNG Engine within a Hybrid Powertrain
Daniel Boland, FKFS

A Model Based Approach to Exhaust Heat Recovery Using Thermoelectrics
Quazi Hussain, David Brigham, and Clay Maranville, Ford

Analysis of Crankshaft Speed Fluctuations and Combustion Performance
Ramakrishna Tatavarthi, Julian Verdejo, GM Powertrain

Simulation of DPF regeneration strategies
A. Schilling, Dr. R. Röthlisberger, LIEBHERR

Investigation of Potential Fuel Economy Improvements of a SOHC Engine via Independent Inlet and Exhaust Cam Timing Control
Mike Bassett, Steve Simmonds, David Gurney, Rob Lynn, Hugh Blaxill, MAHLE Powertrain, UK
Falk Schneider, MAHLE Valvetrain, Germany

Using GT-POWER To Determine Minimum DoE Size For Optimal SI DIVCP Engine Calibration
Pete Maloney, The Mathworks, Inc.

Performance Analysis of a Decompression Brake System for a Diesel Engine
Ivan Miguel Trindade, Vinicius J. M. Peixoto, MWM International Motores

1D-3D coupling between GT-Power and OpenFOAM for cylinder and duct system domains
G. Montenegro, A. Onorati, M. Zanardi, Politecnico di Milano
M. Awasthi, J. Silvestri, Gamma Technologies, Inc.

Fuel injection and combustion integrated simulation for a marine diesel engine
F. Millo, E. Pautasso, S. Zancanaro, Politecnico di Torino
D. Delneri, Wärtsilä S.p.A.

Year 2007

V8 Engine Breathing Revisited: A GT-POWER Analysis of AFR Control and Performance Issues
Christof Schernus, FEV Motorentechnik GmbH

Super Cooling of the Combustion Air by Means of an Additional Air Turbo Adopted for a 4-Stroke SI-Engine
Lennarth Zander, Volvo Corporation

Design of Automotive Cooling Systems with GT-COOL and COOL-3D
Dr. Gerald Seider, BMW AG

Surge Modeling in GT-POWER: A Status Report on the Method to Simulate Compressors Close To and In Surge
Michael Vallinder, Fredrik Lindström, and Raymond Reinmann, GM Powertrain Sweden

Sensitivity Study of a Turbo-Charged SI-Engine at Rated Power
Jens Neumann and Andrei Stanciu, BMW AG
Bodo Banischewski, Bertrandt

Aftertreatment Modeling with Computationally Efficient Q-S Solver
Jean-Nicolas Cassez, PSA Peugeot-Citroën
Syed Wahiduzzaman, GTI

Use of Cycle Simulation for Matching a R2S Turbo System to a HD Diesel Engine
Michael Gisiger, Liebherr

VVT Optimization With GT-POWER and Genetic Algorithms
Dipl.-Ing. R. Kuberczyk and Prof. Dr.-Ing. M. Bargende, FKFS

HCCI Modeling, Calibration and Analysis by Integrating GT-Power and Matlab-Simulink Capabilities
Dipl.-Ing. Axel Kiefer, Dr.-Ing. AndréKulzer, and Santosh Rao M.Sc., Robert Bosch

Development and Validation of Cummins High Horse Power Engine Overhead Components Using GT-Vtrain
Junhua Zheng, Cummins Engine Company

NEDC Simulation with GT-DRIVE
Dipl.-Ing. R. Kuberczyk and Prof. Dr.-Ing. M. Bargende, FKFS

Diesel Hybrid for Passenger Cars: Analysis of Different Degrees of Hybridization
F. Millo, G. Mafrici, and A. Federici, Politecnico di Torino
V. Paladini and M. Cisternino, General Motors Powertrain Europe

Validation, Benchmarking, and Deployment of GT-CRANK at Cummins
Ilya Piraner, Cummins, Inc.
J. Rodriguez, M. Okarmus, S. Erogbogbo, and R. Keribar, GTI

Numerical Analysis of the Hydraulic Circuit of a Commercial Common Rail Diesel Fuel Injection System
Philipp Beierer, Sandvik Mining and Construction OY
Kalevi Huhtala, and Matti Vilenius, Tampere University of Technology

Modeling Lubrication System Oil Flow
Roberto Pierotti and Walter Zottin, Mahle Metal Leve S.A.
Jon Harrison and Shawn Harnish, GTI

Integrated Engine and Coolant Circuit Modeling with GT-SUITE
Oliver Roessler, Vincenzo Bevilacqua, and Raymond Reinmann, GM Powertrain Germany GmbH

Balance Shaft and Gear Train Modeling to Capture Gear Rattle Phenomenon
Justin Ferguson, International Truck and Engine Corporation

Creation and Validation of a High-Accuracy, Real-Time-Capable Mean-Value GT-POWER Model
Tim Prochnau, International Truck and Engine Corporation

Real-time Evaluation of Detailed Chemistry Based on SRM-GT-POWER Coupling for HCCI Engine Application
S. Mosbach, A. Aldawood, M. Celnik, A. Bhave and M. Kraft, University of Cambridge

Year 2006

Exhaust system warm-up simulation
Stefan Heller, BMW Group

EGR System Analysis of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine
Phil Keller and Volker Joergl, Borg Warner
Brad Tillock, Eng Sim

Development of an Exhaust Energy Recovery System Model
Matthew Butts, Cummins, Inc.

A Semi-Empirical Model for Fast Residual Gas Fraction Estimation in SI Engines
Lurun Zhong, FEV Engine Technology, Inc.
Amer A. Amer, DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Performance Modeling using GT-DRIVE
Christof Schernus and Peter Janssen, FEV Motorentechnik GmbH, Aachen
Jörg Seibel, Institute for Combustion Engines, RWTH Aachen University
Lu Lianjun and Meng Tao, SAIC Motor Co. Ltd., Shanghai
Further Acknowledgements:
Greg Fialek, Rifat Keribar and Brian Luptowski, Gamma Technologies, Inc.

Development and Validation of a Mean Value Engine Model for Integrated Engine and Control System Simulation
Yongsheng He, and Chan-Chiao Lin, General Motors Corporation

Development of a Double Variable Cam Phasing Strategy for Turbocharged GDI Engines
Vincenzo Bevilacqua, Jany Krieg, Roland Maucher and Raymond Reinmann, GM Powertrain Europe, Ruesselsheim

Improved Scavenging by Individual Valve Cam Phasing
Dr. Philipp Henschen, and Dr. Georg Tischmann, MAN B&W Diesel AG

Acoustic 1D Modeling and Simulation of Air Intake Systems
Andreas Graefenstein, Mann+Hummel GmbH

Optimisation of Gomecsys variable compression ratio engine with GT-Power simulation tools
George Corfield and Kean Harrison, Prodrive Automotive Technology, Warwickshire, England.

GT-POWER in Formula 1 – V10 Firing Order Selection
Pierre-Jean Tardy, Renault F1

DoE Analysis on the Effects of CR, Injection Timing, Nozzle Hole Size and Number on Performance and Emissions in a Diesel Marine Engine
F. Millo and E.Pautasso, Politecnico di Torino
D. Delneri and M. Troberg, Wärtsilä S.p.A, Italy

Year 2005

Layout of a Power Split Hybrid Powertrain Using GT-DRIVE
Bernd Kircher, Christof Schernus and Dirk van der Weem, FEV Motorentechnik

Use of TPA (Three-Pressure Analysis) to Obtain Burn Rates and Trapped Residuals
Dr. Karl-Alfred Goerg, BMW
Dr. Thomas Morel, Gamma Technologies

Use of Scavenging to improve Low-End Torque of a Turbocharged DISI-Engine
Martin Brandt and Martin Rauscher, Robert Bosch GmbH

The Potential of Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger for HD Diesel Engines
Federico Millo and F. Mallamo, Politecnico di Torino
G. Mego, IVECO

Development of an Advanced Quasi-Dimensional SI Engine Combustion Model
Jens Neumeister, Mahle Powertrain Ltd.

Optimization of a Small Two-Stage Turbocharged Diesel Engine
Alain Lefebvre, Renault SA

Automated Gas Exchange Model Calibration Using Optimization Tools
Thomas Steidten, P. Adomeit, B. Kircher and S. Wedowski, FEV Motorentechnik

Hydro-mechanical Simulation of a Cam-Rocker-Unit Injector System to Address Noise and Vibration Issues
Simon Langridge, IVECO Motorenforschung
Marcin Okarmus and P.S Reddy, Gamma Technologies

Integrated Simulation of the Engine and Control System of a Turbocharged DI Engine
Yongsheng He, C. Lin, A. Gangopadhyay, General Motors Corporation

Implementation of a Real Time GT-POWER Engine Model in HIL Setup
Manik Narula, Cummins Engine Company

DPF Modeling using GT-POWER
Dean Tomazik, Christof Schernus, Andreas Wiartalla, FEV Motorentechnik

Use of Design of Experiments and Distributed Computing for Optimization of Valve Events
Amer A. Amer, DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Year 2004

Integrated Simulation and Tuning of Fuel Rail, and Intake Manifold of CNG Engine
Christof Schernus, FEV Motorentechnik

Coupled CFD Simulation of a Variable Valve Actuation System
Otmar Scharrer, C. Heinrich, and Peter Gebhard, FIAT - GM Powertrain

EGR Transient Simulation of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine Using GT-POWER
Giulio Giaffreda and Caterina Venezia, FIAT Research Center

Coupled Engine/Cooling System Simulation and its Application to Engine Warmup
Gamma Technologies; Ted Straten, DAF Trucks

The Potential of Dual Stage Turbocharging and Miller Cycle for HD Diesel Engines
Federico Millo, Politecnico di Torino

A Lap on the Nürburgring with GT-DRIVE
Carsten Dieterich and Christof Schernus, FEV Motorentechnik

SI Gas Exchange Tuning with Multivariate GT-POWER Analysis
Jon Downing, Cosworth Technology

Transient Modeling using Mean Value Engine Cylinder
Gamma Technologies; Johan Lennblad and Said Tabar, Volvo Car

Misfire, Partial Burn, and Knock - Boundaries of a Stable HCCI Operation
Amit Bhave, Reaction Engineering Solutions; M. Kraft, University of Cambridge;
F. Mauss, Lund Institute of Technology; A. Oakley and H. Zhao, Brunel University

GT-VTRAIN Analysis of a Direct-Acting and a Roller Finger-Follower Valvetrain
Paul Frizoni and Mike Dark, Cosworth Technology

Features of a Combined Model of a Camless 4-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine and 2-Stroke Air Compressor/Air-Motor with Pneumatic Storage
Paul Blumberg, Social Profit Network, Inc.

MultiObjective Optimization in Engine Design
Nader Fateh, Esteco

Year 2003

SI Engine Coldstart Simulation Using GT-POWER
Christof Schernus, FEV Motorentechnik

Development of a DVCP Strategy using Part Load Engine Modeling
Otmar Scharrer, Christoph Heinrich, Martin Heinrich, Peter Gebhard, Fiat-GM Powertrain (Opel)

Improving Misfire Detection in an 8-cylinder Ferrari Engine
F. Millo, F. Mallamo, R. Digiovanni, Politecnico di Torino; A. Dominici, Ferrari Auto S.p.A

Fluid Dynamics Transient Response Simulation of a Vehicle Equipped with a Turbocharged Diesel Engine Using GT-POWER
A. Gallone, C. Venezia, Fiat Research Centre

Simulation of a COMPREX® Pressure Exchanger
Ludek Pohorelský, Jan Macek, Miloš Polášek, Oldrich Vítek, Czech Technical University in Prague

Year 2002

Modeling of Engine Block and Driveline Vibration as Affected by Combustion
Gamma Technologies, Inc.

Analytical Engine Calibration Process
Pete Maloney, The Mathworks Consulting

Numerical Simulation to Improve Engine Control During Tip-In Manoeuvres
F. Millo, C.V. Ferraro, F. Mallamo, Departimento Di Energetica Politecnico Di Torino; L. Pilo, FA-GM Powertrain

1-D Cycle Simulation
Joachim Weiss, MAN Nutzfahrzeuge

Vehicle Engine Cooling System Simulation Utilizing GT-Power
Brian Luptowski, Michigan Technological University

Analysis of a Turbocharged HCCI Engine Using a Detailed Kinetic Mechanism
L. Montorsi, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; F. Mauss, University of Lund; A. Bhave, M. Kraft, University of Cambridge

AutoDOE Optimization and Direct Execution of GT-Power Engine Simulations
Greg Hampson, Anupam Dave, Vivek Tandel, James Smyth, QuEST

Boosting the Starting Torque of Downsized SI Engines
Hans Rohs, RWTH Aachen; Knut Haberman, Oliver Lang, Martin Rauscher, Christof Schernus, FEV Motorentechnik

Acoustic Development: Motorbike Muffler
Detlev Rammoser, Zeuna-Staerker