As the experts in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and thermodynamics
simulation from Exa report, one wishes to contribute to the implementation
of the goal of PSA, to increase the use of simulations and to increase the
profitability
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Computer simulation with Exa software in the development of the
motor sports prototype
vehicle Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak.
(Image: Exa)
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As Exa reports, PSA Peugeot Citroen is open to the integration of
suppliers into the development process when implementing ambitious
targets with regard to computer-assisted simulation.
As part of a campaign to increase profitability, the French automotive
manufacturer wants to rely exclusively on computer-based development
methods (CAE) from 2025 onwards. The approach of PSA is to use only one rake model for each CAE
area. For example, PSA is working with Exa in computational fluid dynamics
(CFD), which is active in aerodynamics, aerodynamics and thermodynamics
simulation.
In addition, PSA would like to expand the exchange of CAE information
with the suppliers of software and components as well as with university
institutes.
As Exa points out, PSA's road to fully computer-assisted vehicle
validation in 2025 in the 1980s had begun with the first CAE
approaches and today is so advanced that prototypes are only used for
completely new vehicle platforms. New models based on existing platforms, such as the current Citroen
C3 with around 800 new components, are therefore developed without the
use of prototypes. In 2016 representatives of PSA had met with 140 experts from
different sectors and identified 50 scientific challenges in the
implementation of the targets for digital change in 2025. At the meeting, 22 measures were identified, which were quickly
promising, so-called quick wins. PSA currently transfers these to the CAE processes. Automobil-production.de
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