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1D Simulation-Based Methodology for Automotive Grill Opening Area Optimization
Technical Paper
2021-28-0133
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper discusses the methodology setup for grill opening area prediction at the early development phase of the product development lifecycle, using a commercially available 1D simulation tool- AMESIM. Representative under hood has been modeled using Grill, Condenser, Radiator, intercooler, fan, and engine components. Vehicle velocity is used as an input to derive the airflow passing through the grill and other under-hood components based on ram air coefficient, pressure drop through different components (Grill, Heat exchanger, Fan & Engine). This airflow is used to predict the top tank temperature of the radiator. Derived airflow is correlated with airflow obtained from CFD simulation. A balance has been achieved between cooling drag & fan power consumption at different grill opening areas for target top tank temperature. Top tank temperature has been predicted at two different extreme engine heat rejection operating points. The Proposed methodology has shown a good correlation with prototype testing on Dyno level test data.
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pauriyal, R. and Thiyagarajan, R., "1D Simulation-Based Methodology for Automotive Grill Opening Area Optimization," SAE Technical Paper 2021-28-0133, 2021, https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-28-0133.Also In
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