During this year's EuroMed SIMULIA Conference 2024, on June 11–12, 2024  in Milan, Italy at the Politecnico di Milano, we were very happy to have Luca Campagna from Same Deutz-Fahr Italia with and talk about Advanced Engineering of Same Deutz-Fahr Cabins. See below the slides of his presentation titled "Advanced Engineering of Same Deutz-Fahr Cabins: An Integrated CFD Simulation Approach to Comfort, Safety, and Productivity".

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Abstract:

The cabin of a heavy machinery vehicle is one of its most critical components, as operators work long hours within it each day. Innovating in comfort, visibility, and safety while maintaining low costs, complying with new safety regulations, and staying ahead of the competition is key to designing an effective cabin that attracts more customers.
A simulation approach provides holistic design capabilities for the cabin, enhancing both operator comfort and safety, which in turn reduces downtime. The main objectives include lowering noise levels to prevent injury and fatigue, improving the climate system's performance to enhance operator comfort while reducing emissions and increasing range. Climate systems can affect fuel consumption by up to 10%. Reducing the space occupied by HVAC systems or structural beams can provide more cabin space, allowing for the integration of connectivity and precision farming systems, seat adjustments, and efficient cabin design, thereby increasing productivity.
Simulations can evaluate novel design concepts without the need for physical tests, which is crucial in a world with growing demand for customization and variability. Simplifying virtual testing can eliminate the need for cabin or HVAC prototypes, verifying performance in all environments and climates without the need for travel.
This presentation demonstrates how CFD analysis, combined with a deep understanding of customer needs and regulatory requirements, is used for the advanced engineering of cabin design. This approach reduces tractor time-to-market and avoids overdesigned systems.
 

About the Speaker:

Luca Campagna has worked at Same Deutz-Fahr Group (SDF) since 2006. 
Currently, he is working as a Cabin and Style Manager for the SDF.
Luca supervises all activities concerning NVH, HVAC and ergonomics aspects.

Luca CAMPAGNA
Cabin Manager, Same Deutz-Fahr

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