Designing Thermal Management Systems for More Electric Aircraft
July 25, 2024
With the aviation industry trending toward more electric aircraft (MEA) and exploring concepts for hybrid-electric propulsion systems, future aircraft can be expected to deal with an increased share of onboard electrical components such as generators, batteries, and invertors/convertors.
Deploy and Productivity Add-ons: Amplify the Impact of System Modeling and Simulation
July 11, 2024
System modeling and simulation software can centralize engineering decisions and enable better design and operating plans. Modelon Impact is a trusted tool for virtually designing, simulating, and analyzing industrial systems. Its add-ons engage more decision-makers and streamline the modeling process. Let’s explore the capabilities and use cases for Modelon Impact’s two core add-ons: Deploy and Productivity.
Cooling Systems for Electric Vehicle Powertrains
May 9, 2024
Thermal management for EV powertrains is a crucial capability for key customer attributes such as vehicle performance, range, and comfort. The thermal management system keeps the vehicle batteries, motors, and power electronics operating within each component’s safe and target temperature range. In addition, other components, such as the DC fast charger, e-axles, and steering/brake pumps, […]
Hydrogen Combustion vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cell: Weighing the Options
April 17, 2024
Aviation is vital to how the modern world works. As such, it’s no surprise that aviation’s carbon footprint has grown faster in recent decades than rail, road, or shipping. For example, in 2019, domestic and international aviation accounted for around 8 percent of the UK’s CO2 equivalent emissions. According to Britain’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), […]
Advancing Automotive Simulation: New Modelon Library Content
February 27, 2024
This blog overviews library updates relevant to the automotive industry. Modelon delivers high-quality models and robust simulations to OEMs and automotive suppliers worldwide.
Upgrading Aerospace Simulation: New Modelon Library Content
February 27, 2024
Modelon’s latest library content enhances users’ ability to develop and analyze propulsion architectures for hydrogen tank designs and connected systems.
Elevating HVAC-R & Energy Systems Simulation: New Modelon Library Content
February 27, 2024
Modelon’s experts understand the unique challenges faced by design and system engineers in the HVAC-R and energy industries. The latest library content demonstrates our continued commitment to empowering users in modeling cutting-edge HVAC-R equipment and energy systems using validated compone
Predictive Motion Control Considering Body Attitude Constraints for Four in-Wheel Motor Vehicles – IEEE CDC 2023 Winners
February 13, 2024
This blog is authored by the IEEE CDC Autonomous Driving Benchmark Control Challenge Gold Award winners from Tongji University, made up of Hongqing Chu, Zongxuan Li, Qiao Kang, Zhenghao Li, Bingzhao Gao, and Hong Chen. This post details the innovative use of Model Predictive Control (MPC) to develop a controller for a vehicle dynamic system. […]
Looking Ahead to Innovations in Aircraft Hydrogen Storage in 2024
January 29, 2024
Various challenges remain as the aviation industry attempts to accelerate progress toward a decarbonized future. Modelon’s aerospace industry director, Michael Sielemann, sees three essential design and engineering opportunities that can streamline progress for aircraft hydrogen storage in 2024: gravimetric efficiency, insulation choices, and fueling times.
Season’s Greetings
December 19, 2023
With the holiday season upon us, I’d like to consider the journey we’ve undertaken throughout the year and sincerely wish our partners, valued customers, and the global Modelon family a safe and happy holiday season. Your trust in Modelon and collaboration in advancing system simulation are greatly appreciated. In 2023, Modelon experienced continued progress on […]