Thermal Management Skill

Purpose

Enable vehicle and powertrain thermal management system design for optimal component temperatures and cabin comfort.

Capabilities

• 1D thermal system modeling (GT-SUITE, Amesim)
• Heat exchanger sizing
• Coolant circuit design
• HVAC system integration
• Battery thermal management
• Waste heat recovery analysis
• Thermal preconditioning strategy
• Cabin comfort optimization

Usage Guidelines

• Model thermal system with appropriate fidelity
• Size components for worst-case thermal conditions
• Design coolant circuits for efficient heat transfer
• Integrate HVAC for cabin comfort and battery cooling
• Implement preconditioning for cold climate performance
• Validate thermal performance through testing

Dependencies

• GT-SUITE
• Amesim
• STAR-CCM+
• CFD tools

Process Integration

• PTE-001: Battery System Design and Validation
• PTE-002: Electric Drive Unit Development
• PTE-003: Hybrid Powertrain Integration