This paper on "Predictive Modelling of Automotive Heat Exchangers" was presented at the NAFEMS World Congress on The Evolution of Product Simulation From Established Methods to Virtual Testing & Prototyping - 24-28 April 2001, The Grand Hotel, Lake Como, Italy.

Introduction to Paper

This paper describes a collaborative study between Calsonic Technology Centre. & Swansea Institute, which considers the performance analysis of two components in automotive heat exchangers. The paper also considers the evaluation of a range of F.E. techniques against the strict commercial project timescales and expectations of the client.