Altair EV Simulation Lab

The lab hosts a variety of Altair simulation tools that cover multiple aspects of electric vehicle design:

• Altair HyperMesh: Facilitates advanced mesh generation and pre-processing, crucial for finite element analysis (FEA).
• Altair Inspire: Supports conceptual design and topology optimization, allowing users to innovate while minimizing material usage.
• Altair Flux: Specializes in electromagnetic simulations, essential for analyzing motors, batteries, and other electrical components.
• Altair AcuSolve: Provides computational fluid dynamics (CFD) capabilities to assess thermal management and aerodynamic performance.
• Altair MotionSolve: Allows users to simulate multi-body dynamics, crucial for analyzing vehicle motion and interactions between components.
• Altair OptiStruct: Focuses on structural analysis and optimization, ensuring vehicle components are both strong and lightweight.
• Altair Smart Learning: Leverages data analytics and machine learning to enhance simulation results and inform design decisions.
• Altair PSIM: A powerful simulation tool specifically designed for power electronics and motor drives, allowing users to model and analyze system performance effectively.
• Altair Twin Activate: Supports model-based design and simulation, enabling the integration of physical and virtual systems to optimize performance and predict behavior under varying conditions.

1. • Intuitive Interfaces: The software tools are designed with user-friendly interfaces, making it easier for users to navigate complex functionalities and streamline their workflow.
   • Training Resources: Access to tutorials, documentation, and workshops ensures that users can quickly get up to speed with the tools.

Using tools like PSIM, optimizing for efficiency and responsiveness.

• Structural Integrity:
  • Users can perform simulations to ensure the strength and durability of vehicle components under various load conditions, contributing to safety and performance.
• Aerodynamics and Thermal Management:
  • CFD tools help in analyzing airflow over the vehicle body, optimizing aerodynamics to improve efficiency and reduce drag, while also studying thermal management strategies.
• Model-Based Design:
  • Using Twin Activate, users can integrate physical models with simulation data, allowing for iterative design improvements and performance predictions.