Integrated Numerical Modeling Process for Evaluating Automobile Climate Control Systems

2002-01-1956

06/03/2002

Event
Future Car Congress
Authors Abstract
Content
The air-conditioning (A/C) system compressor load can significantly impact the fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of conventional and hybrid electric automobiles. With the increasing emphasis on fuel economy, it is clear that the A/C compressor load needs to be reduced. In order to accomplish this goal, more efficient climate control delivery systems and reduced peak soak temperatures will be necessary to reduce the impact of vehicle A/C systems on fuel economy and tailpipe emissions. Good analytical techniques are important in identifying promising concepts. The goal at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is to assess thermal comfort, fuel economy, and emissions by using an integrated modeling approach composed of CAD, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal comfort, and vehicle simulation tools. This paper presents NREL's vehicle integrated modeling process.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1956
Pages
10
Citation
Rugh, J., "Integrated Numerical Modeling Process for Evaluating Automobile Climate Control Systems," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-1956, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1956.
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Published
Jun 3, 2002
Product Code
2002-01-1956
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English