Today’s complex development projects require new methods and experienced engineers to deliver the right answer using simulation software and services.

In the past few years, CAE simulation has become significantly more important for the entire development process since virtual methods today show significant advantages over physical tests in terms of answer time, cost, repeatability or optimization especially in the early design phase.

The improvement in value of CAE has been driven by the increasing realism of the physics included in the simulation and the rapidly expanding capability of modern computer hardware.  To harness the full capability of realistic simulation requires experts trained in the latest methods and tools.

The solution

Through more than 30 years of experience, ESI provides CAE specialists in various disciplines to help our customers fill resource gaps, improve internal knowledge and get better results in a shorter time. A close collaboration between ESI engineers, Universities and industrial partners is the key to advanced engineering methods.

Further enhancing ESI's offering is the recent addition of Mindware Engineering, which is comprised of a large global team with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineering services.

This group provides innovative solutions to complex CFD simulation challenges ranging from automotive to aerospace and defense applications such as Vehicle Aerodynamics and Climate Control including Passenger Thermal Comfort, Vehicle Thermal Management, Powertrain, Brake Cooling, Hybrid Electrical Vehicle (VEH), Fuel Cell, etc.

ESI carries out cooling system optimization studies using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as well as aerodynamic and aeroacoustic simulations for Alstom Transport trains and locomotives.

“Alstom Transport relies on ESI’s numerical simulations to optimize the cooling system of our locomotives."
--Etienne Grappein, Alstom Aeraulic Expert

"The cooling system of the engine room of locomotive Prima II was validated and optimized using ESI numerical simulations."
--Christophe Moreau, Technical Project Manager Locomotive Prima II

« Alstom works with ESI to study the aerodynamic flow around the TGV »
« Alstom works with ESI to improve aeroacoustic noise of the TGV »
--P. Henry, Alstom aerodynamic expert

Locomotive	Optimization of cooling system

Prima II locomotive	Prima II cooling system simulation

Images courtesy of ALSTOM Transport / Design&Styling

How ESI can help you

ESI, with its experience and worldwide subsidiaries, supports your engineering service needs with innovative CAE methods. Based on long-term projects within numerous fields of engineering, ESI has an unmatched experience in using various CAE technologies to support our customers with Know How and engineering resources.

Your benefit

• Short term access to experienced engineers to cover peak loads in CAE projects
  
• Worldwide available resources in various engineering disciplines as Structural Crash, Safety, Fluid Dynamics, NVH, Manufacturing or Process Automation
  
• Attractive cost structure
  
• High experienced project managers worldwide as the direct contact in local language
  
• Access to latest technology trends in CAE to cover the simulation of new and innovative development projects

Contact us to find out how our engineering experts can help you.