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Abnormal SI Combustion, 2015

2015-04-14

This technical paper collection focuses on abnormal SI combustion processes including spark knock and preignition. Papers cover both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate that is limited by flame propagation.

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Automotive Tribology, 2015

2015-04-14

This technical paper collection focuses on fundamental and applied research that lowers frictional energy losses and enhances reliability and durability of automotive components. The topics include, but not limited to engine and drivetrain tribology, seals, bearing and gear lubrication, materials tribology, surface engineering, lubricants and additives, computer-aided tribology, tribotesting, as well as friction, wear and lubrication fundamentals.

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Occupant Protection: Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety, 2015

2015-04-14

The pedestrian and cyclist safety session focuses on research and development efforts aimed at protecting pedestrians and cyclists in the event of vehicle impact. Papers covern injury biomechanics, vehicle design, dummy and impactor development, computational modeling, regulations and consumer assessment testing, active safety and collision avoidance.

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Body Engineering and Design, 2015

2015-04-14

Body Engineering & Design papers cover several important areas that are related to vehicle body, including its components such as instrument panel, steering column and wheel, seats, hood, decklid, transmission cross-member, hard mounted chassis, CRFM, etc. The topics included are: Novel concepts, Analysis, Design, Testing, Predictions of strength, stiffness, and fatigue life, Various welding methods, Improvement in vehicle body quality, durability, reliability, and Performance of safety, ride & handling, NVH, aerodynamics, mass reduction, as well as fuel economy.

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Load Simulation and Vehicle Performance: Ride Comfort, 2015

2015-04-14

This collection of technical papers focus on studies of driver behavior modeling, driving simulator techniques, vehicle ride comfort evaluation and enhancement, test/simulation correlation analysis, vehicle elastomeric component modeling (i.e. bushings, rubber mounts, springs, dampers, seat cushions), passive, semi-active and active suspension systems, suspension seat analysis and modeling techniques, the effect and control of beaming, shaking, impact harshness, brake judder and any other phenomena affecting ride comfort of driver, passengers, goods, etc.

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Fuel and Additive Effects on Engine Systems, 2015

2015-04-14

This collection contains papers considering the compatibility of current and potential oxygenated fuels with existing infrastructure materials, the emissions performance of renewable fuels with engine modification or the addition of additives and a paper on the understanding the behaviour of diesel cold flow additives.

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CAD/CAM/CAE Technology, 2015

2015-04-14

This collection contains papers advancing the knowledge in product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis using the state-of-the-art computer technology. The scope includes such areas as CFD, manufacturing and assembly simulation, crash-worthiness, computational mechanics, mold flow, ride simulation, ergonomic design, NVH, reverse engineering, etc.

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Advanced Analysis, Design, and Optimization for Materials, Restraints, and Structures for Enhanced Automotive Safety and Weight Reduction, 2015

2015-04-14

This technical paper collection places an emphasis on, but not limited to, innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling, analysis method developments, simulation and pre/post processing tools, optimization techniques, crash code developments, finite element model updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight material applications and designs.

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RCCI and Dual-Fuel Low Temperature Combustion, 2015

2015-04-14

Computational modeling and analysis of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) combustion. Papers focus on analyzing and improving RCCI combustion using novel injection strategies, combustion chamber designs, and fueling combinations.

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Occupant Protection: Occupant Restraints (Air Bags, Seat Belts, Knee Bolsters, Child Seats, etc.), 2015

2015-04-14

The Occupant Restraints technical paper collection highlights papers that document new research on the restraint topics of airbags, seat belts, inflatable bolsters/seat belts, knee bolsters, Child Restraint Systems (CRS) and other related areas. These papers could include several of the following: technology description, occupant performance considerations, field data studies, development/validation methodology / results, CAE/Finite Element methods/results, packaging, and implementation / performance challenges.

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Small Engines - Measurement & Simulation, 2014

2014-11-11

This technical paper collection contains papers on engine and vehicle simulation tasks and their related measurements. Simulation and measurement methodology as well as the simulation and measurement application on development tasks are also covered.

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Small Engines - Engine Technology, 2014

2014-11-11

This technical paper collection contains papers on advanced engine technologies, design, and development for thermal efficiency, performance, and emissions, including cycle simulation.

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Small Engines - Diesel Engine, 2014

2014-11-11

This technical paper collection covers papers that pertain to studies of naturally aspirated and boosted diesel engines including their design, emission control, NVH, fuel system, fuel type, aftertreatment, combustion quality, or engine control.

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Small Engines - Engine Controls, 2014

2014-11-11

This technical paper collection contains papers that are related to design, development and testing of new or innovative electronic controls or control systems for internal combustion engines. Topics may include hardware, software and algorithm/function innovations as well as the associated sensors or actuators employed in the control system. Applications may range from very simple systems for 1-cylinder engines to more complex systems for high-performance or multi-cylinder engines.

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2014 Powertrain Fuels & Lubricants Conference Collection

2014-10-23

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Powertrain Fuels & Lubricants - Fuel/Additive Effects on SI Combustion Processes, 2014

2014-10-13

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Powertrain Fuels & Lubricants - Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling, 2014

2014-10-13

This technical paper collection reflects the truly multi-disciplinary nature of the field of Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling. The papers cover advances in the development and application of models and tools involved in multi-dimensional engine modeling. This includes advances in chemical kinetics, combustion and spray modeling, turbulence, heat transfer, mesh generation, and approaches targeting improved computational efficiency.

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2014 Brake Conference Collection

2014-10-05

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Commercial Vehicles - Drivetrain/Powertrain/Transmissions 2014

2014-09-30

This technical paper collection contains 49 papers on drivetrain, powertrain and transmissions. Topics include: powertrain mechanical systems; thermal systems; engine exhaust aftertreatment and integration; fuel economy improvement and CO2 reduction; powertrain performance, emissions and controls; fuel and fluid systems; and hybrid powertrains.

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Commercial Vehicles - Electrical & Electronics 2014

2014-09-30

This technical paper collection contains 14 papers on advanced driver assistance systems; active safety systems; telematics & electronic on-board recording; and model based design.