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Design Optimization - Methods and Applications, 2016

2016-04-05

Design Optimization Methods and Application collecion features papers on new and improved optimization techniques and on application of different optimization methods in component and vehicle design. Methods include deterministic and stochastic optimization techniques. Applications range from noise pressure optimization and vehicle dynamic response optimization to sub-system topology and shape and full vehicle gage and topology optimization.

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Fuel and Additive Effects on Engine Systems, 2016

2016-04-05

Topics include the effects of fuel and additives on deposit formation, intake system cleanliness, friction, wear, corrosion, and elastomer compatibility. Also covered are effects of fuel specification on drivability, on evaporative emissions, and on the relationship between emissions and drive cycle.

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Controls for Hybrids and Electric Powertrains, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers in this collection cover powertrain control processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands of hybrid and electric powertrains. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and supporting electromechanical subsystems related to energy management.

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Fuel Injection and Sprays, 2016

2016-04-05

This collection is devoted to experimental and computational work in the area of fuel injection systems and sprays. Topics include: spray characterization, cavitation, multi-phase jet modeling, CFD models for spray processes, wall films and impingement, hydraulic circuit analysis, and dissolved gas effects.

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Safety-Critical Systems, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers in this colleciton focus on system safety analysis and design of safety-critical systems employing electronic controls. Topics include: implementation of safety-relevant systems, fail-safe strategies, distributed fault tolerant systems and hazard analysis. Application areas include: automotive active safety and alternative energy systems as well as avionics and mission management.

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Advances in NOx Reduction Technology, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers in this collection focus on ‘Advances in NOx Reduction Technology’. The topics covered include: new materials for Lean NOx Traps (LNT) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); system integration and durability; advances in NOx catalyst substrates, novel reductants and mixing designs.

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Climate Control, 2016

2016-04-05

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute and is associated with brand image. Thermal performance is critical to customer satisfaction. The primary objective is to deliver occupant safety and thermal comfort at minimum energy consumption, yet the system has strong design interaction with other vehicle systems. Noise, Air Quality, and Energy ace are just a few of the recent advances.

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Vehicle Dynamics, Stability and Control, 2016

2016-04-05

This technical paper collection is focused on vehicle dynamics and controls using modeling and simulation, and experimental analysis of passenger cars, heavy trucks, and wheeled military vehicles. The papers address active and passive safety systems to mitigate rollover, yaw instability and braking issues; driving simulators and hardware-in-the-loop systems; suspension kinematics and compliance, steering dynamics, advanced active suspension technologies; and tire force and moment mechanics.

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Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Powertrains, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers in this collection covers recent advances in research, development and engineering of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains and architectures with particular emphasis on new and near-production technologies.

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Systems Engineering, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers in this collection covers intelligent and efficient approaches to high level system design, analysis and integration as well as considerations for vehicle-level optimization of cost and energy. System definition includes components, sub-assemblies and complete integrated vehicle systems, including electronic systems and human machine interfaces.

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Combustion Control and Optimization, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers included in this collection cover engine combustion control and optimization techniques. Topics include engine combustion diagnostics as specialized for control, control methodologies and algorithms, optimization, related combustion sensing, etc.

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Occupant Protection: Accident Reconstruction, 2016

2016-04-05

The papers in this collection focus on the latest research related to methods and techniques for reconstructing vehicular crashes involving wheeled and tracked vehicles, pedestrians, and roadside features. Emphasis is placed on experimental data and theoretical methods that will enable reconstructionists to identify, interpret and analyze physical evidence from vehicular crashes.

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2015 Brake Conference Collection

2015-09-30

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Powertrain Performance, Emissions & Controls, Commercial Vehicle 2015

2015-09-29

This technical paper collection covers advanced technologies and analysis/design/testing techniques related to powertrain performance, emissions, and electronic controls. Topics include system-level and component-level integration and optimization, emissions, fuel economy, combustion, air charging, EGR systems, fuel systems, valvetrains, engine brakes, waste heat recovery, calibration, steady-state and transient performance, engine/powertrain/drivetrain controls, model-based controls, sensors, OBD, and HIL.

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Commercial Vehicle Dynamics Modeling, Simulation and Validation Studies, 2015

2015-09-29

This technical paper collection discusses the modeling, analysis, and validation of commercial vehicle chassis, suspension, and tire modeling and simulation. Topics include commercial vehicle dynamics; chassis control devices such as ABS, traction control, yaw/roll stability control, and their interaction with suspension controls; modeling and simulation of ride comfort, as well as passive and active suspension control methodologies. Authors are encouraged to discuss the validation of their modeling and simulation.

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Fuel Economy Improved & CO2 Reduction, Commercial Vehicle 2015

2015-09-29

This technical paper collection explores total vehicle and powertrain technologies for on and off-road commercial vehicles aimed at reduction of CO2 emissions through design, analysis, and testing techniques. The topics may include energy analysis/management/optimization, current and proposed emission legislation, certification techniques, powertrain integration, weight reduction, idle reduction, and friction/parasitic reduction.

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Hybrid Powertrains, Commercial Vehicle 2015

2015-09-29

This technical paper collection discusses the latest developments in regard to energy management, optimization potential for combustion engine within electric/hydraulic drive trains and considers the impact on emissions, certification, and fuel consumption/CO2.

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Auto Fastening/Assembly & Tooling, AeroTech 2015

2015-09-16

This collection of technical papers covers advanced portable semi-automated drilling and fastening systems and portable crawler/flex track systems; assembly methodologies and advanced assembly fixtures and tooling; composites assembly and fastening; composte/heavy metal drilling and assembly; large component assembly, sub-assembly, major section join and final assembly; robotic applications in drilling, fastening and assembly; and advancements in drill bit, temporary and permanent fastening technology.

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Integrated Vehicle Health Management, AeroTech 2015

2015-09-16

This collection of technical papers addesses health management - subsystems; IVHM business case; health monitoring - structures; vehicle level health management; and prognostics and diagnostics.

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Avionics, AeroTech 2015

2015-09-16

This collection of technical papers covers advanced system architectures and IMA; airborne electronics hardware certification and DO-254; aircraft networks; model-based avionics sytem, software & electronic engineering; defense and space avionics; display technology and visualization; flight management systems, navigation & guidance; cabin systems, in-flight entertainment and connectivity; system testing, integration and simulation; software platforms & middleware; avionics component management challenges: supply chain, obsolescence, reliability, counterfeit; and DO-178C and highly complex SoC.