There are various challenges faced by an automotive engineer while designing a robust and optimized accessory drive system. Most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rely on different suppliers for their engine belt(s) and accessories (e.g. water pumps, alternators, A/C compressors, etc.). This leads to challenges in obtaining a comprehensive set of input data to incorporate in […]
Incorporating Dynamic Metamodeling Simulation To save computational time, engineers are persistently trying to speed up physical models, and some situations absolutely require faster simulation speeds. These situations might include more advanced co-simulation tasks, performing model-based optimization on a slower physical model, or the need to have a surrogate model for XiL (X-in-the-Loop) applications or to […]
Unveiling the Power of GT-SUITE This year, Gamma Technologies celebrated a significant milestone: its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1994, Gamma Technologies has been at the forefront of engineering simulation, revolutionizing how industries approach design and innovation. At the heart of this transformation is GT-SUITE, the company’s flagship systems simulation software that has become […]
The Need for Realistic Vehicle Operating Conditions In an era where mobility is becoming increasingly electrified, new engineering strategies are needed to properly optimize an entire vehicle system for both fuel and energy saving potential that account for a multitude of driving scenarios. Especially during local commutes with traffic, being able to predict both […]
Governmental Regulations Impacting Automotive OEMs In recent news, new vehicle tailpipe governmental regulations in the United States have softened for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) development of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids (HEVs). The Department of Energy has significantly slowed the phase-out of existing rules that give automakers extra fuel-economy credit for electric and hybrid vehicles […]
In Episode 3 of the Gamma Technologies Tech Talk podcast, the team delved into the world of fuel cell systems simulation and its integration with gas turbines (GT). Navin Fogla, PhD (Senior R&D Manager, Reactive Flow Systems) and Jake How (Senior Staff Application Engineer, Reactive Flow Systems), shared insights into the mechanics behind this advanced […]
What are the Sources of Noise and Vibration in Electric Drives? The general shift towards electrification in the electric vehicle (EV) market and beyond has created a need for higher fidelity simulation of electric powertrains. One aspect of this trend that has been getting attention is the desire for detailed analysis of an electric motor’s […]
Addressing the Evolving Needs of Powertrain Engineering Through Simulation As the powertrain market begins to pivot from traditional diesel and gasoline engines towards hydrogen engines and fuel cells, there is the open question of how to provide hydrogen to these new powertrains. In the short term, it seems that converting an available hydrocarbon fuel to […]
From calculating EV range to heat pump design, there is a blog for every simulation! As we kick off 2024, let’s look back at the best blogs of 2023! Since the inception of Gamma Technologies, GT-SUITE has optimized system simulation solutions for manufacturers! In no order, these are the top 10 blogs written in 2023 that […]
Enchanting World of Heavy-Duty Trucks Start your engines, or in the case of an EV, activate your electric motors! Today, we’re diving headfirst into the intriguing world of predictive cruise control (or PCC for short) for a heavy-duty truck with a trailer. What is predictive cruise control? Is that when my truck predicts my next […]
