Engine Calibration Methods and Tools

Source: FEV Modern engine developments are significantly impacted by overall efficiency. The goal is to optimize the trade-off between quality, timing and costs. Additionally, this situation is intensified by the distinct increase in the complexity of almost every area of modern diesel engine technology (Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, advanced injection strategy, hybrid, Selective Catalytic Reduction, NOx adsorber and decoupled governing). Furthermore, it is apparent that all phases of the development, starting from concept to SOP, are impacted. FEV supports the development process through the use of standardized methods for the appropriate tools, to further improve FEV’s high level status as a valuable and proven development partner in all areas of engine development. These tools have to be acquired and oriented directly by the needs of current and future complex diesel development. Consequently, original ideas that include integrated diesel engine knowledge and intelligent solutions are utilized by all of the technical departments of FEV’s diesel group. Flexibility and preparedness for future development requirements, which are the best basis to illustrate proven results and robust solutions of our customer’s goals, has led FEV to install and complete these standards, methods and tools through it’s own development department. All tools are tested and proven under real life operating conditions and finally integrated into FEV’s TOPexpert program. For more detailed information, please refer to Functions & Methods under TOPexpert tools. The integrated and tool-supported development will result in saving resources, time and expenses through the growth of off-line activities that enable high quality solutions by using a numerical solver. Engine Calibration Methods and Tools These tools will support the capabilities of engineering, but will never be a substitute for them. It is only through the appropriate integration of such tools to the development program that will lead to the intended quality and guarantee target achievements. The validation of tool-aided diesel engine development results in real boundary conditions and is necessary for providing proven solutions to our customers. FEV’s diesel group is working on appropriate next generation methods and tools to satisfy future, advanced diesel development goals for our clients.