DLSU-D Symposium on Phil Utilty Vehicle(s)

[TambayBlues]

Oyil mentioned that he was looking for a free CFD software and since I stumbled upon a couple of OSS I just thought of sharing it in this forum in case someone needs it. Most of them are for the Linux OS although some of them also support Windows. Try nyo na lang download in case the need arises. Maybe you can give a copy to DLSU Engineering faculty so the students can have access to these software tools as well. Everybody knows that the cost of commercial CAE software is quite prohibitive even for most academic institutions. Since the source code is freely available maybe the students and/or faculty themselves can improve upon it to suit their needs. They may be lacking in certain features vs commercial software but I think they are adequate enough for most basic research and dev't. applications/problems. Here are the links;

CALCULIX - A Free 3D Structural Finite Element Analysis Software
http://www.calculix.de/

OpenFlower - Open Source CFD Solver written in C++
http://openflower.sourceforge.net/whatis.html

CAELinux 2008 - Computer Aided Engineering Software for Linux
http://www.caelinux.com/CMS/

OpenFOAM - Open Source CFD Toolbox for Simulations
http://www.opencfd.co.uk/openfoam/#openfoam

More Open Source Science and Engineering Software
http://www.openscience.org/links/

[knight23]

ENGINEERING SOFTWARE COLLECTION VOLUME 6 FLUENT FOR THE AUTOMOTIVES
FLUENT V 6.2 Flow Modeling Solutions for the Automotive Industry | LATEST RELEASE

WINDOWS OS | ENGLISH |SIZE 600 MB APP | SOFT + DOC FULL| CAE SOFTWARE
Flow Modeling Solutions for the Automotive Industry
Fluent's CFD software products enable you to create virtual flow models within your computer quickly and effectively to quantify, visualize and optimize automotive designs early in the design process. The insight and efficiency that you will gain from using FLUENT will result in better designs in shorter cycles. FLUENT meets all of your automotive CFD needs, from component-level to full vehicle analyses. The unprecedented array of robust and accurate models permits for the simulation of the widest possible range of automotive CFD applications in the industry, including aerodynamics and thermal management, climate control, engine modeling, exhaust aftertreatment, acoustics, multiphase and multiphysics applications.

Our software couples to industry-leading PLM, CAD and CAE software to ensure integration into your design process to provide the best simulation solutions quickly. We offer a full range of products and services including highly automated flow modeling tools that allow design and process engineers to perform flow and heat transfer calculations. We continually help automotive companies realize the benefits of CFD, aiding in both its initial deployment as well as the continued application to the overall design process.

Let us show you how FLUENT can reduce your product development and manufacturing costs and enhance your return on investment.

FLUENT is a VERY EXPENSIVE program. it's like a couple tens of thousands dollar for each license.... a university would probably spend 50-70 k Euros a year for 3 dozen licenses...

[True Faith]

Last September 2008, a series of forum on e-jeepneys and other locally fabricated electric vehicles were conducted in DLSU-D.

Students were happy to see alot of new developments especially at the local assembly scene.

Most students were surprised to see the MVPMAP-made e-jeepney...because they previously thought that we are not capable of producing an electric vehicle..

[TambayBlues]

Another good technology to learn is DFM or Design for Manufacturability, Concurrent Engineering etc. Here's several examples of real world case studies in MetalCasting Design or Design for Castability that you guys can download for anyone interested to further their research on the best practices done in automotive manufacturing.

Chevrolet Corvette Brake Pedal
http://**********.com/files/14889203...rake_Pedal.pdf

Landing Gear Uplock Support for a Boeing 767
http://**********.com/files/14890188...Boeing_767.pdf

GM Aluminum Cylinder Blocks for Trucks and SUV Engines
http://**********.com/files/14889240...UV_Engines.pdf

Steel Plates in Oil Rig Blowout Preventer Valves
http://**********.com/files/14892228...ter_Valves.pdf

Drive Wheel for the Tracks on a Compact Utility Loader
http://**********.com/files/14889220...ity_Loader.pdf

Intermediate Lever Arm in the BMW Engine Valve Train
http://**********.com/files/14889257...alve_Train.pdf

Internal Interface Frame for LCD Digital Projector
http://**********.com/files/14891912..._Projector.pdf

Rotor Disc Casting for the Traction Motor in a Diesel Locomotive
http://**********.com/files/14892915...Locomotive.pdf

The Axle Housing for a Skid-Steer Loader
http://**********.com/files/14889273...r%20Loader.pdf

Housing for a Thermoelectric Fan
http://**********.com/files/14890524...ectric_Fan.pdf

Float Wall Panels for a Jet Engine Combustor
http://**********.com/files/14892416..._Combustor.pdf

The Ice Cleat on the M1-Abrams Tank
http://**********.com/files/14890299...brams_Tank.pdf

The One Person Hitch Housing for the 2.5 and 5 Ton Trucks
http://**********.com/files/148893110

Crossbleed Valve for the F-5 Jet Fighter
http://**********.com/files/14890742...et_Fighter.pdf

Transmission Case for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle
http://**********.com/files/148901327

Mercury Universal Joint Coupler for Marine Inboard-Outboard Engine
http://**********.com/files/14891737...ard_Engine.pdf

[jpdm]

Manila Standard
July 6, 2009

[SIZE=4]Makers of e-vehicle parts seek incentives[/SIZE]

By Elaine R. Alanguilan

VEHICLE parts makers assembling electric jeepneys are seeking government incentives to make more of them, an official said over the weekend.
“[They] want to avail [themselves] of incentives under the [Board of Investments’] Investment Priorities Plan,” Trade Undersecretary Elmer Hernan-dez said.



The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines was the first to make electric jeepneys or e-jeepneys. It has been producing five to 10 units a month since late last year through PhuV Inc., its business unit.


PhuV president Ferdinand Raquel Santos says his group plans to mass-produce the e-jeepney and e-tricycle as a result of the warm public response to them.


“The truth is, our orders and inquiries so far are for large school campuses, resorts, golf and country clubs, villages, farm lands, theme parks, malls and even for mobile ads purposes,” he said.



“But we will [give priority to local government units] as we want to disperse the technology to the countryside as well.”



[SIZE=4]De La Salle University-Dasmariñas also ordered one unit last year, said Rommel Juan, an officer of the parts producers association. [/SIZE]



The e-jeepney technology is a tested vehicle abroad and is said to be very popular in China, one of the more advanced countries in electric vehicle development.



The local e-jeepneys now ply select routes within the Makati commercial business district for free. Once fully integrated with the transport system, commuters will pay the same fare as they pay for riding conventional jeepneys.

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