Contributions of the 2025 FKFS Conference
All contributions of the 2025 FKFS Conference on Vehicle Aerodynamics and Thermal Management can be downloaded here:
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Session: Transient Aero
Progress Towards On-Road Aerodynamic-State Estimation in Traffic
Brian McAuliffe, National Research Council Canada et. al.
Relationship between the Effect of Natural Wind Specifications on Aerodynamic Drag
Yasuyuki Onishi, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
On the Origin of Low Frequency Pressure Fluctuations in Passenger Compartments of Vehicles
Laura Breitenbücher, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Session: Climate Comfort
Comparative Analysis and Integration of MPC and RL-Control for Cabin Comfort in Heavy-Duty BEVs
Daniel Linse, RWTH Aachen et. al.
Optimized Cabin Heating Strategy for Battery Electric CEP Vehicles (available through SAE)
Dominik Rehm, Mercedes Benz AGet. al.
User-Centric Comfort Optimization with AI-Supported Methods
Daniel Braun, AVL Deutschland GmbH et. al.
Session: CFD Methods
Use of Low-Order Simulations to Predict Proximity Interactions in Traffic
Fa Ghorbanishohrat, National Research Council Canada et. al.
Transformer-Based Prediction of Vehicle Aerodynamics
Faron Hesse, Dassault Systèmes et. al.
Session: Thermal Systems
Investigation on Thermal Management of Heavy-Duty Commercial FCEV with Focus on Vehicle System Efficiency (available through SAE)
Sophia Uhde, Robert Bosch GmbHet. al.
Simulation-Based Investigation and its Experimental Validation of the Thermal Behavior of a BEV Bus
Henrik Schäfer, Helmut-Schmidt-University et. al.
Session: Acoustics
Numerical Investigation of Whistling Noise from Vehicle Side Mirrors'
Peng Xing, Tongji University
Modulated Aeroacoustics Cabin Noise Under Controlled Unsteady Flow Conditions for Different Vehicle Geometries
Nur Syafiqah Jamaluddin, Jaguar Landrover et. al.
Session: Thermal Modelling I
How do Thermal Optimisations on the CCS Charging Inlet Affect the Charging Time?
Jochen Krings, Daimler Truck AG et. al.
Advances in Multiphase HVB Modelling: Coupling of Particle Depositions and Channel Blocking
David Koti, Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co. KG et. al.
Session: Wind Tunnel Technologies
Efficient Pulsation Mitigation Modeling for Low-Speed Open-Jet Wind Tunnels with Helmholtz Resonator
Joseph Yen, Amentum Technology, Inc.et. al.
Numerical Study on a Boundary Layer Control System and Vortex Generator to Alleviate a Static Pressure Gradient
Seung Hun Lee, Hyundai Motor Group et. al.
How Software Keeps your Wind Tunnel Up to Date for Efficiency and New Use Case
Jan Jacob, Werum Software & Systems AG
The New BMW Acoustic Wind Tunnel Centre
Peter Waudby-Smith, Aiolos Engineering Group et. al.
Session: Thermal Modelling II
Numerical Design and Optimization of Underhood Cooling System Based on Coupled 1D and 3D Flow Modeling
Dig Vijay, Gamma Technologies GmbH et. al.
Coupled Aero-Thermal Simulation into a Structural Simulation with Fatigue Analysis, Automatically
Gabor Matulik, Dassault Systèmes
Lumped Parameter Thermal Network Identification for Transient System Response Prediction of Automotive Components
Maximilian Kehe, BMW et. al.
Topology and Sizing Optimization of Thermal and Electric Energy Systems for Battery Electric Vehicle
Fakher Belkacem, Helmut-Schmidt-University
Session: Tire and Wheel Aerodynamics
Experimental Aerodynamic Investigation of Tire Geometries
Aleix Lazaro Prat, BMW Group and TU Darmstadt et. al.
Measuring Time-Averaged and Dynamic Surface Pressures on Passenger Car Wheels Using Fast-Response PSP
Jan Marcel Hübner, Volkswagen AG et. al.
Session: Environmental Testing
Efficient Hybrid Approach for Vehicle Soiling Simulations
Kevin Posch, MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KG
Advancing Wind Tunnel Vehicle Soiling Studies with a Realistic Dynamic Rain Simulation System
Long Li, Ontario Tech University et. al.
CFD Simulations of Vehicle Self-Soiling
Martin Sevcik, ICON Technology & Process Consulting
Session: Aero Development
Reconstruction of Road Vehicle Wake by Physics Informed Neural Networks
Sanghyek Kim, Hyundai Motor Group
Developments in Road Testing Methods for Novel Drag Reduction Devices
Michael Gerard Connolly, University College Dublin et. al.
Development of Aerodynamics of the Facelifted Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe Models
Jiri Novak, Skoda Auto
Session: Thermal Test & Validation
Optimisation of Chassis Dynamometer Force Variability for Floor Anchor Restraint Systems
Luke Williams, Jaguar Landrover
Multi Element Integration Technology for Thermal Hazard Simulation Calibration Based on Full-Scale Automotive Climate Numerical Wind Tunnel
Dan Wang, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (Tianjin) Co., Ltd et. al.
A Novel Approach to Highly Integrated Thermal Management Rig and Facility for Vehicle Applications
Paul Cromback-Dugény, Jaguar Landrover
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