Climate Control/HVAC
In order to have a safe and comfortable passenger environment, the correct design of the HVAC system is important. Controlling the climate of a vehicle includes not only precise temperature control, but also the speed, direction, and throw of the air from the register into the passenger compartment. CFD and physical modeling of the duct work can improve flow and reduce pressure drop for a more effective system.
The AMCA flow tunnel above is configured to test a car's climate control system. The flow from each of the air conditioning vents, defroster, and floor heating ducts is measured in order to optimize the car's heating and cooling performance. The tunnel features 2% accuracy and is able to measure system air flow from 0.1 to 3000 CFM or higher.
Other automotive experience involving air flow includes:
- Defrost system optimization
- Air Flow Tunnel
- Under-hood engine cooling
AC outlet velocity
Static pressure in automotive ductLearn more about automotive defrost system development on our YouTube channel.
Learn more about flow testing for automotive HVAC design on our YouTube channel.