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Work-Flow PISTON accessory drives

HIGH QUALITY Simulation –

LOW-COST POWERTRAIN DEVELOPMENT
>> Simulation of virtually >> Step-by-step-workflow of
every part of your powertrain << virtual powertrain prototyping <<

With its “Virtual Engine” FEV pro-
vides an advanced simulation tool
for powertrain development. The
template-based architecture per-
fectly combines the advantages of
easy to use single purpose software
and multipurpose software with no
limitations in extendibility. Virtual
Engine‘s open and broad modeling
capabilities are ideally suited to
analyze not only all components of
conventional powertrains but also
innovative designs from belt driven
start/stop systems to complete hy-
brid powertrains.
FROM DEVELOPERS FOR
DEVELOPERS
Virtual engine has been developed
by powertrain experts and continu-
ously updated according to new
technology needs and been used for
leading edge powertrains developed
by FEV over a decade. The Adams® -
based program allows simulation
of powertrain components – i.e.
cranktrain, valvetrain, timing and
accessory drive, pistons and rings,
and geartrain. In addition, entire
powertrain system dynamics can be
analyzed with the components as-
sembled. As a result, FEV Virtual En-
gine is a robust and high performing
solution of combined systems with-
out expensive and difficult to handle
co-simulation techniques. Virtual
Engine incorporates use of rigid or
flexible components depending on
the required level of fidelity.
PREPROCESSING
FEV Virtual Engine enables users to
choose and customize pre-defined
models from the component library
or to import native CAD models. A
material database is provided and is
user-extendable by adding new mate-
rials. The unique communicator tech-
nology and the exceptional template-
based architecture support modular
and scalable modeling directly corre-
sponding to both the user’s experience
and functional simulation demands.
SIMULATION
FEV Virtual Engine supports single
or a series of steady-state and speed
sweep simulations using state-of-
the-art solver technology. The re-
sulting data can be analyzed in the
included post-processor for in-depth
analysis of the system’s dynamic be-
havior.
POSTPROCESSING
In addition to reviewing the simula-
tion in terms of a model animation
directly in the modeling environment,
the PostProcessor allows the user
to generate plots for detailed result
analysis. Plots can be copied directly
to the clipboard to easily paste them
into any other document. The time-
based dynamic load set simulation
results can be used for consecutive
fatigue and durability analyses.

YOUR BENEFITS:
> Unique template based structure
> Wide range of pre-defined models CAPABILITIES AT A GLANCE:
> Complete state-of-the-art > Concept to definitive powertrain development
component library organized for > Virtual design release
powertrain modeling > Troubleshooting
> Numerous practical tutorials > Innovative systems development
> Context-sensitive help > Steady-state or speed-sweep simulations
> Development environment > Results for subsequent fatigue and durability analyses
powered by Adams® > Modeling using rigid or flexible components
> Direct 3D modeling via Parasolid > Correlated simulation results
kernel or import of native CAD models > Data export to allow post-processing in any user-preferred software

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THE INNER VALUES COUNT
>> Cranktrain and piston
dynamics analysis <<
CRANKTRAIN ANALYSIS
The built-in 1D torsional vibration
analysis supports cranktrain concept
decisions. The free loads analysis
supports balancing of cranktrain and
complete engine.
Any type of cranktrain can be built in
a few minutes using the Cranktrain
Wizard, making it possible to create
each component – from crankshaft to
piston pins on the fly. The resulting
APPLICATIONS
> Load prediction
> Crankshaft torsional vibration analysis
> Crankshaft stress analysis
> Cranktrain balancing
> Connecting rod analysis
> Bearing design analysis
> Crankshaft counter weight layout
> Balancer shaft layout
> Vibration damper layout
> Flywheel layout
> Firing order optimization
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CRANKTRAIN AND valvetrain and Geartrain
PISTON accessory drives
model as well as the individual parts W-type or Boxer-type engines.The Piston and Ring Analysis
can be refined in depth using rigid, tor- cranktrain can be run in a single or se- Virtual Engine has advanced 3D
sional, beam or fully flexible bodies ries of steady-state operations as well simulation features to predict dy-
by means of FE models. Bearings can as in speed sweeps. A built-in virtual namics of the piston ring pack, pis-
also be analyzed in different fidelities testing feature allows estimating de- ton, piston pin and connecting rod
including linear, non-linear, hydro- sign parameters under-critical opera- assembly. It allows analysis of the
dynamic and elastohydrodynamic tion of the cranktrain. piston secondary dynamics, the im-
(EHD) models. An Integrated Gas Force Wizard allows pact of the crankshaft and/or piston
FEV Virtual Engine supports modeling creating gas pressure curves from pin offset on friction and resulting
and simulation of all cranktrain types basic thermodynamic parameters, NVH through piston slap. Boundary
including inline, V-type, VR-type, without pressure indication curves. lubrication and asperity contact are
calculated based on the Greenwood
and Trip method. The 2D hydrody-
KEY FEATURES namic approach uses a simplified KEY FEATURES
> Cranktrain Wizard to build the models on the fly version of the Reynolds equation, > Piston secondary dynamics
> Concept to 3D Dynamic definitive simulation thus providing fast solutions. > Advanced boundary, 2D / 3D Hydrodynamic
> Rigorous bearing models Hydrodynamic, and Elastohydrodynamic solutions
The comprehensive full 3D elasto-
Elastohydrodynamic (EHD) > 3D Ring pack dynamics
hydrodynamic solution addresses
> Roller bearing models > Rigid, compliant or dynamic structural models
the high fidelity piston assembly
> Analysis of all types of cranktrains including
novel designs simulation needs. APPLICATIONS
> Integrated Gas Force Wizard > Piston slap & NVH analysis
> Friction & wear prediction
> Skirt profile and pin offset optimization
> Ring pack optimization
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IT‘S THE TIMING THAT MATTERS
>> Valvetrain timing and
accessory drive analysis <<
VALVETRAIN ANALYSIS
The valvetrain has significant impact
on the gas exchange behavior of a
combustion engine. FEV Virtual En-
gine supports multiple variations of
valvetrain design, thus providing a
high degree of freedom in modeling
and simulation. Valvetrain models
are created in a unique two-step
process from ‘single’ to ‘comple-
te’ valvetrains. A single valvetrain
represents the part of a valvetrain
which is actuated by one cam or
two cams, in case of Desmodromic
drives. A complete valvetrain is built
by assembling multiple single val-
vetrains via a camshaft.
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PISTON accessory drives
TIMING AND ACCESSORY DRIVE
KEY FEATURES
ANALYSIS
> Chain / Belt Template Wizard to build the models on the fly
Virtual Engine allows getting control > Flexible guides
over the side effects of downsizing > Wet belt guides
and build complete, multi-staged > Complete cranktrain, valvetrain and timing drive simulation
timing and accessory drives, com-
prised of mixed chain and belt drive APPLICATIONS
> Timing and accessory drive design
stages.
> Chain dynamics
Building blocks are provided for
> Belt dynamics
the Chain/Belt Drive analysis: chain
> Drive layout supports
types including bushing, roller, silent/ > Tensioner system analysis
inverted tooth, sprockets including
ISO 606 profile, circular or non-cir-
KEY FEATURES cular using external CAD geometry,
> Valve lift designer involute sprockets for silent/inverted
> Comprehensive spring model
tooth chain, fixed, translational, pivot
> Cam gauge utilty
and flexible chain guides, hydraulic
> Single and complete valvetrain modeling using flexible bodies
tensioner, toothed belts like ISO
> Continuous variable valve lift (CVVL) modeling
5294 and ISO 5296 profiles, ribbed
APPLICATIONS belt such as Poly-V belt, circular and
> High fidelity analysis to find the optimum layout and elliptic idler/pulley, and tensioner.
characteristics for best gas exchange behavior Even complex belt and chain drive
> Maximum possible engine speed templates can be easily created with
> Maximum valve seating velocities
the Chain/Belt Template Wizard.
> Dynamic valve spring behavior
> Friction prediction
> Analysis and optimization of existing lift curves with respect
to lift, velocity, acceleration and jerk
> Inspection data for quality control e.g. gauging a cam lobe
profile with roller tappet
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CONVERTING POWER INTO SPEED

>> Geartrain analysis <<

GEARTRAIN ANALYSIS
Virtual Engine provides complete
tool set to build any type of gear dri-
ve, analyze it using advanced gear
contacts and assemble it with other
subsystems. Gears may be used to
build gearboxes or transmissions,
but can also be part of multi-staged
timing or accessory drives. External
or internal, spur, helical, scissors
and planetary gear sets can be mo-
deled using rigid or flexible modeling
elements.

KEY FEATURES APPLICATIONS

> Gearbox and transmission modeling > Transmission error and resulting
> Timing and accessory drives, pumps or balancing speed irregularities
drives modeling > Gear whine & rattle
> External or internal, spur and helical gears > Backlash Studies
> Scissors gears > Tooth Loads
> Planetary gear sets

Global Contact and Support FEV Japan Co., Ltd. FEV China Co., Ltd.
for FEV Virtual Engine 1008 Burex Kojimachi Room 1302, AnQuan Plaza
Virtual Engine I/2014

e-mail virtualengine@fev.com 3-5-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku Beiyuan Road No. 32,

www.fev.com

Tokyo 102-0083, Japan 100012 Beijing, China

Local Contact and Support phone +81 3-3222-0711 phone +86 10 8477-5229
for Chinese Customers fax +81 3-3222-0721 fax +86 10 8477-5230
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