Event Date(s) July 14 - 15, 2021
Start - Stop Time 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Register By July 14, 2021 - 11:00 AM CDT
The registration deadline has passed.
Contact Dedeepya Valluripally with any questions.
Presenter(s) Dedeepya Valluripally
Language English

This class is intended for users with previous experience or users who participate in this free-of-charge Introduction Training.

This class will introduce the use of GT-SUITE software for modeling of vehicle cooling systems.

The class is targeted towards engineers with responsibility for vehicle thermal management, or for those who are responsible for specifying cooling system components (heat exchangers, pumps, valves, etc.). 

This course will be conducted online via web meeting.

To reserve your spot, you must have access to the following:

  • Computer with GT-SUITE v2021 (the training will be conducted with v2021, but if you only have v2020 that is acceptable)
  • Access to an active license
  • Good internet connection
  • Ideally two monitors/devices (although not required)
    • one to follow the instructor on the web meeting (web browser only)
    • one to use GT-SUITE for interactive model building

The class will consist primarily of interactive model building exercises. The following are the primary topics to be covered: 

  • Modeling the coolant flow network: The participant will learn how to build a model of the coolant flow network by two methods. First, the participant will learn how to build flow components manually to understand basic modeling and discretization concepts. Second, the participant will learn how to quickly and easily transform a 3D CAD geometry file into a 1D flow network in GT-SUITE using the pre-processing tool GEM3D. 
  • Modeling cooling system components: The participant will learn how to model the basic components of cooling systems, such as pumps, fans, heat exchangers, thermostat valves, etc. 
  • Assembling the complete cooling system model: The participant will learn how to assemble the coolant flow network and basic components into a complete model of the cooling system while using a simple 1D representation of the underhood cooling air flow. Steady state and transient analysis of this system will be discussed, along with calibration to measured data. 
  • Integration with engine/vehicle system models: The participant will learn how cooling system models may be integrated with simple engine and/or vehicle system models to accomplish a transient vehicle drive cycle analysis

Due to the limited room capacity, seats will be allocated preferentially to commercial customers.