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Use of computerized simulation for virtual understanding of the product behavior in all design stages helps in quick and sound decision making. Our engineers build mathematical models and apply appropriate field theories to represent physical behavior using digital tools such as Computer aided Engineering, Finite Element Methods and Numerical Analysis techniques. The techniques listed below enhance dynamic simulation and efficient optimization.

CAE In all stages of product design
Effective use of Field theories
Dynamic Simulation
Mathematical representation of physical behavior
Efficiency optimization

Virtual simulation during a Product Design phase helps to -

Cut down production costs,
Reduce developmental time necessary in designing a product,
Minimizes testing of expensive physical prototypes
Maximizes simulation of many design variants virtually
Helps in evolving a cost effective and optimized design solutions

To assess the performance of products across the domains, Smart Enovations has the competence and expertise to work with different approaches like -

Structural Mechanics
Noise, Vibration and Harshness
Crash and Safety
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Thermal Engineering and Heat Transfer Analysis

Structural Mechanics

Smart Enovations has the competence and expertise to work with different approaches by Virtual simulation to assess the performance of products across the domains. Different approaches like Energy methods, Flexibility methods, Direct stiffness methods and Plastic analysis are used in the virtual simulation.

Simulations carried out at Smartenovations are -

Static strength, Durability and Inertia relief analyses
Linear and nonlinear analysis (geometric, boundary & material nonlinearities)
Dynamic / Durability Analysis
Contact analysis
Buckling Analysis – Stability Assessment
Structural Optimization (stress, frequency & displacement constraints)
Structural response to Dynamic excitations (Harmonic and Random)
Mold flow Analysis

Noise, Vibration and Harshness

Assessment of Noise, vibration and Harshness plays an important role for acceptance of the product and compliance with the safety regulations applicable in different countries.

Smart Enovations has the competence and expertise to implement different analytical approaches by Virtual simulation to assess the vibration and noise for the analysis and control of both interior and external vibration and noise.

Simulations carried out at Smartenovations are listed below,

Normal mode analysis
Frequency, transient and random response Analysis
Radiated noise assessment from vibrating structures
Measurement and analysis of vibration and Noise to map sources
Combined Experimental / Analytical Correlation
Shock and vibration Isolator design and assessment
Failure mode simulation and Analysis
Shock and vibration test setup design and analysis of results

Crash and Safety

We have capabaliity to perform Impact and Crash simulation with specific application to automotive domain to comply with safety regulations of different countries like, FMVSS, CMVSS, ESA etc,

Area of expertise available at Smart Enovations is listed below,

Crash simulation of front and rear bumpers
Pendulum impact simulation with different barrier positions/angles
Fuel rail crash and safety simulation
Head impact and HIC criteria simulation
Frontal Crash and Impact
Cargo retention test and simulation
Impact, Crash worthiness and Occupational safety Analysis
Offset crash simulation
Roll over simulation
Combined experimental and analysis correlation

Seats, Seat belts, Seat belt anchorages, etc., are safety critical items for the passenger in case of sudden acceleration/deceleration and accidents. Seat components, Head restraints, Seat assembly, Seat belt anchorage, Crashworthiness evaluation takes the lead to assess the safety and riding comfort of the vehicle users. Validating the design by virtual simulation for applicable safety regulations of different countries like, FMVSS, CMVSS, ESA etc, are mandatory.

Areas of expertise where Smart enovations has the expertise is listed below,

Quasi-static analysis FMVSS 207/210/202/202A
Static Anchorage strength test (FMVSS 207/210)
Simulation for Forward and Rearward Load
Head Restraints (FMVSS 202/202A)
Cushion frame transverse loading
Forward and Rearward crash simulation
Modal sensitivity and Frequency optimization
Mass Optimization
Test and Analysis Correlation

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Assessment of Fluid-Structure interaction to enhance performance plays an important role in the design both for internal and external flows by Computational fluid dynamics, CFD, which uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that involve fluid flows. Wind tunnels tests in industry compliment the CFD findings . Smartenovations has the competence and expertise to perform the CFD studies like

Aerodynamic design of wings and control surfaces
Performance enhancement with CFD studies
Aerofoil design and Analysis
Performance enhancements to delay flow separation
External CFD analysis – Reducing Drag
Flow analysis in radiator heat pipes

Thermal Engineering and Heat Transfer

Heat transfer and Thermo-elastic analysis is an important design area in all industries associated with conversion and exchange of thermal energy between physical systems. All the modes of heat transfer have been addressed by experts in Smart enovations.

Area of expertise available at Smart enovations is listed below,

Heat transfer analysis of Hydro-mounts
Forced convection and Conduction Heat transfer analysis
Conduction and Radiation heat transfer analysis of amplifiers
Thermal Creep analysis
Thermo elastic Analysis of automotive sub systems

Automotive

Space Systems

Heavy Engineering

Energy Solutions

General Engineering