WLTP WIND TUNNEL CONCEPT

BMW, 21.03.2014

DEFINITION OF WIND TUNNEL FOR ROAD LOAD DETERMINATIONOIT #10 AND #18

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Within WLTP a state-of-the-art road load determination method should be implemented in parallel to coast down and torque meter method: "Wind tunnel and flat belt". OIT #10 and #18.

Wind tunnel measurement contains three main elements:

1. Description of wind tunnel same as for delta-measurements for combined approach

2. Description of measurements same as for delta-measurements PLUS additional criteria,e.g. vehicle level (defined by EADE)

3. Calibration / certification of wind tunnel:(A) Comparison of wind tunnel with vehicles or standard-bodies: study of TU Munich*? with coast down testing?(B) Certification? (ISO 9001)

Description and measurement procedure of flat belt isdiscussed separately.

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WLTP WIND TUNNEL CONCEPTMEASUREMENT FOR ROAD LOAD DETERMINATION

WLTP wind tunnel concept, BMW, 13.03.2014

* Angelina I. Heft, Thomas Indinger and Nikolaus A. Adams: Introduction of a New Realistic Generic Car Model for Aerodynamic Investigations. 2012-01-0168, Published 04/16/2012

from WLTP-DTP-LabProcICE-172 - Comparison RLD flatbelt_VW.pdf

Proceeding: Agreement on concept and direction of development? If yes: Start work on details within the defined group…

Check, if wind tunnel requirements for the combined approach are sufficient. It is assumed, that this is the case.

Definition of additional criteria for measuring cd*A as an absolute input for road load: level of vehicle, mounting velocity …

Definition of calibration method: how to compare coast down with wind tunnel results? Procedure an tolerances? how to describe these standard-bodies or vehicles for the comparison, tolerances which and how many bodies to be used (e.g. small car, van, …)? how to apply these bodies in the wind tunnel? how often should this calibration be performed? certification useful?

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WLTP WIND TUNNEL CONCEPTNEXT STEPS WIND TUNNEL IN WLTP

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This discussion will take place within this group:

Contact Persons:

Rob Cuelenaere (TNO), Christoph Lueginger (BMW)

Experts:

Thomas Schütz (BMW), Gerhard Wickern (Audi), Annette Feucht (Audi), Lothar Krueger (Ford), Kai Behlau (VW), Norbert Ligterink (TNO), Yamaguchi (Japan), Klaus Steininger (EU), Celine Vallaude (UTAC), Bertrand Mercier (PSA), Bob Latu (Renault), Iddo Riemersma (T&E)

Time frame:Initial proposal expected at WLTP meeting #8, decision in meeting #12.

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WLTP WIND TUNNEL CONCEPTTWO STEPS PROCEDURE FOR VALIDATIONFor validation of the method:

1. Measure a vehicle – with different aerodynamic setups – both in wind tunnel and flat belt and on road. On road many measurements under perfect conditions are required. Aerodynamics cannot be reverse calculated accurately enough from coast down, only overall comparison possible. Assumption: If delta-cd*A and the overall result are matching, wind tunnel + flat belt delivers correct results.**

2. If necessary: Measure standard-bodies (TBD!) in the wind tunnelto gain the information, which cd*A value shall apply for them.

WLTP wind tunnel concept, BMW, 13.03.2014

* Angelina I. Heft, Thomas Indinger and Nikolaus A. Adams: Introduction of a New Realistic Generic Car Model for Aerodynamic Investigations. 2012-01-0168, Published 04/16/2012** Clarification: Whole curve is compared, not only value @120km/h!

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WLTP WIND TUNNEL CONCEPTDETAILS ON WIND TUNNEL, MAIN CONCEPT

WLTP wind tunnel concept, BMW, 13.03.2014

Wind tunnel criteria

Wind tunnel comparison

Wind tunnel validation

Preparation of measurement

cd*A measurement

Out of a big group of vehicles (TBD, "road load family"?) a coast down has to be performed and has to be within a certain tolerance (TBD) to wind tunnel + flat belt. These measurements to be performed with the identical vehicle and identical configured vehicle. Achieving this accuracy, the cd*A value from the wind tunnel for this vehicle group can be determined in the wind tunnel.

Wind tunnel description (GTR definition Annex 4, 3.2)

Optional, if during discussion it turns out, that we need it:Additional periodical tests with standard-bodies / vehicles to compare wind tunnels between different labs (EADE prescriptions) supervised by the type approval authority?

Measurement definitions to be developed (e.g. vehicle condition).

EADE definitions?

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WLTP WIND TUNNEL CONCEPTNEXT STEPS

Next steps and main questions to be discussed in the wind tunnel task force:

Remark: Until now no expert discussion has taken place.

Do we need absolute values, or does it work with big families and deltas (like combined approach)?

Do we need a kind of comparison or certification?

Time schedule for testing to be developed until Geneva meeting.

WLTP wind tunnel concept, BMW, 13.03.2014