New Methodology for Power Train Development in the Automotive Engineering - Integration of Simulation, Design and Testing

The purpose of the Institute of Machine Design and Automotive Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe, Germany is to carry out power train engineering as a closed process by means of modern design methodology. Because vehicles become more and more complex and the interaction of their different sub-systems is increasing, the integrated consideration of the complete system, sub-systems, parts and elements is one precondition in order to achieve a product development process that is as optimal as possible. An integrated development method in addition to real drive situations in road traffic contains experiments and simulations.

In this article, a part of the integrated development method and environment of the institute is introduced. Using the Dual Mass Flywheel as an example, the practicality of the integrated method is proven.