CDaES Announces Second Annual Internal Combustion Engine and Vehicle Simulation Conference June 12 in Yokohama

Tokyo, May 13, 2009; CDaES (a CD-adapco company) is pleased to announce the second annual Internal Combustion Engine and Vehicle Simulation Conference, to be held in Yokohoma on Friday, June 12, 2009. Expanding on the successful 2008 event, the conference will bring together leading experts from the world of Automotive Engine Simulation.

"This event is an application focused workshop that brings together users of CD-adapco's full suite of engine and vehicle simulation products - STAR-CCM+, STAR-CD and es-ice - providing a unique forum through which engineers can learn about the latest advances in automotive simulation and discuss technical areas of interest with CD-adapco experts and other expert users," says CDaES President Jake Morgan.

The workshop, which will be held on Friday June 12th from 11.30 to 17.00 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Yokohama, www.panpacific.com, will consist of parallel sessions covering engine modeling and vehicle CFD simulation. Please note that for all English presentations instant Japanese translation will be available.

Engine Simulation Workshop

- Recent enhancements, Applications and Validation for ECFM-3Z and ECFM-CLEH in STAR-CD
- In-Cylinder Modeling: Recent and Forthcoming Developments
- es-ice: Recent Developments and Development Plans
- New Developments in Flamelet Modeling for IC Engines
- Automation of CFD analyses from CAD import to report generation using STAR-CCM+

Vehicle Simulation Workshop

- Latest Simulation Technology for Vehicle Thermal Management
- Vehicle water and dirt management simulations
- Accurate vehicle aerodynamic simulations using STAR-CCM+
- Latest modeling technology for vehicle simulations covering CAD data import, surface mesh wrapping, volume meshing, thin body meshing for body in white and detailed vehicle thermal studies.
- Modeling of Battery Systems and Installations for EV and HEV Applications

Registration will be from 11.30 to 12.30 during which a buffet lunch will be available for all attendees. There is no cost to attend this event. Please sign up early using the link below to avoid disappointment as available places are limited.

About CD-adapco

CD-adapco is the leading global provider of full-spectrum engineering simulation (CAE) solutions for fluid flow, heat transfer and stress. STAR-CD and STAR-CCM+ provide the world's most comprehensive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solutions, with the STAR-CAD Series as an easy-to-use, CAD-embedded front door to the full spectrum of CD-adapco solutions, backed by 27 years of extensive experience in CAE consulting.