TPT January 2010

H eat and S urface T reatments

Dry ice cleaning technology

Battery modelling expert to unveil coupled Li-ion simulation tool CD-adapco, a provider of engineering simulation tools for fluid dynamics and heat transfer, has announced a collaboration with Battery Design LLC, a provider of battery modelling software, with the aim of delivering a coupled simulation capability in early 2010. The collaboration will add a simulation capability to CD-adapco’s flagship STAR- CCM+simulationtool,providingtheautomotive industry with a tool to enable the study of interaction between a cell or battery and its automotive environment. Initial applications will focus on the critical thermal management issues that have a direct influence on both battery temperature and safety. Robert Spotnitz, president of Battery Design LLC, delivered a presentation and participated in a round table discussion at the STAR Global Transportation Forum in Detroit in December 2009, on the theme of ‘Alternative Transportation and Electric Vehicle Technology Advancements’. Mr Spotnitz commented, “We are delighted to be working with CD-adapco. Extending Battery Design’s models into a full 3D environment will further enhance our understanding of installation effects and the behaviour of large-scale battery systems. The collaboration between CD-adapco and Battery Design will deliver an analysis tool that will accelerate product development and support vehicle programmes across the globe.” Richard Johns, CD-adapco’s automotive director, commented, “The rapid growth in the electric vehicle market and the need for a powerful analysis capability has resulted in the partnership with Battery Design and the development of a tool for fully coupled simulation from the cell to the pack and installation levels, which will be released in STAR-CCM+ in early 2010. We have also given considerable attention to developing an engineering process that will allow our customers to perform simulations based on data that is realistically available to them from Li-ion cell producers. We have had huge interest from our automotive customers and we anticipate this analysis tool will enable them to bring electric vehicles to the market faster and with more confidence.” CD-adapco – USA Fax: +1 631 549 2654

Ice Edge offers a unique industrial cleaning service that uses dry ice instead of water. The product is environmentally friendly, non-abrasive and, as it takes less time than normal pressure washer cleaning, it cuts down on ‘tool time’. The dry ice cleaning process uses pellets that are made through a process of taking liquid carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and expanding it to produce a snow like substance. The pellets are then propelled by a compressed

air gun and upon impact the dry ice creates a micro-thermal shock (caused by the extreme cold temperature of -79°C), which breaks the bond between the coating and the substrate. The high pressure air stream removes the dirt from the surface, while the dry ice pellets vaporise. Ice Edge – UK Website: www.icedge.4mediadesign.co.uk

Cold bending specialist

Eurotubi Europa Srl has operated in the field of tube cold bending for more than 50 years. With constant attention to technical innovations and investment in machinery and equipment, Eurotubi can meet all market requests with flexibility, to satisfy large and small orders. Particular attention is dedicated to increase knowledge in the area of heat exchanger manufacture. Eurotubi Europa offers services including heat treatment of bends with total protection against oxidation by inert gas (internal/external surface protection), which allows the elimination of the usual pickling and passivation; air pressure test or hydrotest on straight tubes

or bent pipe; computerised management of the entire work flow, from the shipment of the raw material, to the delivery of the worked product; and packing in custom racks, created using the company’s own software. Eurotubi Europa’s core business is Eurotubi Pressfitting, a complete system of pipes and fittings, made of stainless steel and carbon steel, to create water facilities and gas facilities with pressfitting technology.

Eurotubi Europa Srl – Italy Email: info@eurotubieuropa.it Website: www.eurotubieuropa.it

Eurotubi’s Pressfitting system

Email: info@us.cd-adapco.com Website: www.cd-adapco.com

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