Abstract
In this session, we unveil an innovative workflow utilizing XFlow CFD and the Structural Performance Engineer role on the 3DExperience platform to dissect the gearbox lubrication and cooling dynamics of a company in the EV industry. Tackling questions about lubricant distribution, overheating scenarios, and extreme conditions, we address the challenges of a traditional test bench and transform them into solutions with SIMULIA.
Discover the meticulous process of analyzing gearbox performance—from CAD preparation using CATIA tools to the complex CFD analysis in XFlow. Learn how a quantitative design comparison empowered the company to optimize lubricant patterns, reducing operating temperatures on critical components.
The presentation suggests a methodology for meshing solid parts, used for both CFD and heat-transfer analysis. The use of GPU power in XFlow for the multiphase analysis, along with subsequent post-processing techniques, unfolds a comprehensive view of the gearbox mechanism. From wet areas visualization to quantitative values extraction, the thermal steady-state analysis with ABAQUS further evaluates the efficiency of gearbox cooling.
Witness how data generated by this workflow ensures gearbox reliability, preventing issues related to high temperatures. Predictive simulations emerge as the key ally in designing sustainable and reliable gear systems, surpassing the limitations of traditional test benches. Join us for an engaging exploration into the future of simulation-driven gearbox design and optimization.
Presenter Bio - Benjamin Beckelynck
Benjamin Beckelynck is an Engineering Simulation Consultant – Virtual prototyping FEA & CFD specialist Optimec Consultants since 2016, he has a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, from IPSA, France, in 2013• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, from Laval University, Quebec, in2016. Research thesis about FEA of delamination on aerospace composite material for CRIAQ projects• Dassault Systemes – SIMULIA Technical Support certified since 2017
