FKFS Events

2027 FKFS Conference on Vehicle Aerodynamics

and Thermal Management

13 - 14 October 2027 | Leinfelden-Echterdingen

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Contributions of the 13th FKFS-Conference 2023

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Session: Aero Acoustics
The Identification of Roof Bar Noise Sources using Acoustic Beamforming in a Full-scale Automotive Wind Tunnel
Oliver Smith, Jaguar Land Rover

The Effects of LiDAR Sensors on Wind Noise
Cristiano Pimenta, Volvo Cars

Towards High Fidelity Aeroacoustics Interior Noise Prediction
Mauricio Massarotti, Bentley Motors; Simon Martin, ESI Group

 

Session: Battery
Physical & Virtual Assessment Methods for Simulating Thermal Propagation at Cell and Battery Pack level
Charalampos Tsimis, IDIADA Automotive Technology

External Thermal Management Concept for BEV Fast Charging
Marcus Auch, IFS, University of Stuttgart

 

Session: Flow Physics
Stochastic Noise Sources for Broadband CAA at geometrical Variations of a Vehicle
Philipp Uhl, Mercedes Benz AG

Low Frequency Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustics Phenomena of Vehicles with Flat Underbody
Laura Breitenbücher, Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Automotive on-road Flow Quantification with a large scale Stereo-PIV Set-up
Steffen Hüttig, Volkswagen AG

 

Session: Cabin Comfort I
A Hybrid Approach to the Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in Passenger Vehicles
Daniel Gehringer, IFS, University of Stuttgart

A 1D Model for Zonal Comfort Estimation and Control in a Passenger Car Cabin
Anandh Ramesh Babu, Chalmers University

 

Session: Wheels & Tyres
Generating Tyre Geometries Incorporating Real Tyre Deformation for Aerodynamic CFD Analysis
Johannes Burgbacher, IFS, University of Stuttgart

 

Session: Components
Transient Thermal Simulations of Cabin-Electronic Components
Gabor Matulik, DS Simulia

Empowering Engineering Organizations with Deep Learning: Inverter Cold Plate Optimization for an Automotive Supplier
Kosmas Kritikos, Neural Concept

 

Session: Wind Tunnels
Upgrade on CAERI Automotive Full-Scale Aero-acoustic Wind Tunnel Introduction
Qingyang Wang, CAERI

Reduction of Flow Fluctuation with Vortex Generating System
Ju Yeol You, Hyundai Motors

The new DNW-LLF Automotive Test Section
Henri Vos, DNW

 

Session: Vehicle Level Simulation
Thermo-Engineering - Simulation-based Modular Development Process for Thermal Management of Electric Vehicles
Fabian Armbruster, Peter Ambros, TheSys GmbH

Holistic System Simulation to Address Thermal Management Challenges in Fuel Cell based Mobility Platforms
Christoph Böttcher, Gamma Technologies

 

Session: Aerodynamics I 
Shape Optimization Investigation of Next Generation Truck Design for Aerodynamic Efficiency
Brian McAuliffe, NRC Canada

 

Session: Aerodynamics II
Upgrade of the Ontario Tech ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel to a Climatic and Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel
John Komar and Patrick Smith, Ontario Tech University

 

Session: Thermal Modelling
Advanced CHT Simulations for Brake Disc Cooling Applications Using iconCFD
Christian Taucher, ICON TCP

Sustainable Thermal Management using multi-fidelity AI-models
Patrick Vaudrevange, TWT GmbH Science & Innovation