Description

Due to the increasing power density of thermally loaded products, it is becoming increasingly important to consider the thermal balance early in the development process. Modern CAE methods are already used to make predictions about the temperature distribution or to specifically optimize the thermal behavior of products. Often, these simulations and optimizations are set up from scratch for each product.

According to the model of PGE - product generation development according to Albers [1], products are always developed in generations. The question arises to what extent this information transfer from generation to generation can be used for an efficient application of thermal simulations and optimizations.

In the context of this thesis, industrial thermal simulation and optimization will be analyzed and described in the context of PGE. Furthermore, the state of the art of thermal simulation and optimization will be investigated by a survey of industrial partners in addition to a literature review.

Tasks:

• Familiarization with thermosimulation and -optimization
• Development of a description of thermal simulation and optimization in the context of PGE
• Conception and realization of a survey with industrial partners
• Preparation and documentation of the results

Profile:

• You are interested in familiarizing yourself with new issues
• You work determined and independently
• You have already had contact with thermal simulation and optimization (desirable)

If you are interested or have further questions, please contact: simon.knecht∂kit.edu