PTL Powertrain Technology

The analysis team at Powertrain Technology use 1-D engine performance simulation analysis at all stages of engine performance simulation & tuning project work. The analysis can be a standalone piece of work or be used to provide input data as part of a larger analysis. Typically GT Power is used to perform the analysis but we have extensive experience of alternative software packages such as Wave.

Types of analysis undertaken include:

Model construction & validation

• Matching model to real engine test data
• Best practice models using engine benchmark data for concept evaluation

Simulation of engine only for system tuning:

• Valve sizing and timing strategy and optimizations
• Turbo sizing and matching
• Manifolds and associated ductwork
• Engine downsizing

Full engine system including cooling, lubrication, valvetrain & mechanical systems circuits

• Heat transfer characteristics such as for Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
• Engine performance maps generation for vehicle analysis, often using fast running models

Novel engine design evaluation

• Rotary engine
• Split Cycle
• Stirling