ESI-Learning-Solutions-Catalogue.pdf

Training Catalogue

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Training Worldwide Catalogue

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This catalogue provides a list of training courses available today at ESI offices throughout the world. Please note that course content is flexible. The training program may vary according to location and to customers’ needs.

This list is not exhaustive. If you wish to receive training on a particular subject that does not appear here, please contact one of our sales agents (see back

cover) and we will design a course for you.

Check http://www.esi-group.com/training for current course offerings or contact us at: [email protected]

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Contents

ESI Learning Solutions An Extensive Educational Program 1

Worldwide Learning Centers 3

Virtual Performance 4

Crash, Impact & Safety

Visual-Crash PAM Environment for Impact Simulation 5

Visual-Crash DYNA Environment for Impact Simulation 5

Visual-Crash RAD Environment for Impact Simulation 6

Visual-Mesh + Visual-Crash PAM 6

Visual-Mesh + Visual-Crash DYNA 7

Visual-Mesh + Visual-Crash RAD 7

Visual-Safe: Real Time Module for Dummy Positioning 8

Visual-Safe MAD Environment for Safety Simulation 8

Getting Started with Virtual Performance Suite 9

Getting Started with PAM-CRASH 10 Getting Started with PAM-CRASH Implicit 10 Multi-Scale Modeling with PAM-CRASH 11 Positioning Process for Safety Dummies 11

Occupant Safety Simulation with PAM-SAFE 12

Airbag Simulation with PAM-SAFE 12 Airbag Simulation with PAM-SAFE/FPM 13

Material Models in PAM-CRASH 13

High Performance Computing using PAM-CRASH DMP 14

Modeling of Fracture and Damage 14 Fracture Seminar 15

PAM-CRASH for the Automotive Industry 16 Introduction to the basics of the Finite-Element Method 16

Specialist Training Sessions 17

Comfort

Building and Testing Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT 19

Manufacturing Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT 20

Testing Dynamic Performance of Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT 20

NVH & Dynamics

Getting Started with PAM-MEDYSA for Motion and Dynamics 21

Virtual Manufacturing 22

Casting

Casting Process Evaluation with QuikCAST 23

Welding & Heat Treatment

Case and Through Hardening 37 Induction Heat Treatment Simulation 37 Weld Distortion Engineering - Shrinkage Method 38 Weld Distortion Engineering - Local Global Method 38 Weld Quality and Residual Stress Engineering 39 Multipass Welding 39

Spot Welding 39

Virtual Environment 40

Electromagnetism

Introduction to 3D Electromagnetic Analysis with PAM-CEM/FD 41

Electromagnetic Phenomena along Cable Networks using CRIPTE 41

Immunity of on-board Electronics with PAM-CEM Simulation Suite 42

The Virtual Test Antenna with PAM-CEM Simulation Suite 42

Getting Started with Visual-CEM 43

RADAR Cross Section of Complex Targets 43

Fluid Dynamics

CFD-FASTRAN Introduction for Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Applications 44

CFD-ACE+ Introduction for Fluid Dynamics and Multiphysics 45

CFD-ACE+ User Subroutines 46

CFD-ACE+ Scripting 46

CFD-CADalyzer Introduction for CFD Decision Support 47

Modeling Fuel Cells using CFD-ACE+ 47

CFD-ACE+ Plasma Training 48

Aircraft Store Separation Modeling Using CFD-FASTRAN 48

Modeling CVD/Thin Film Process using CFD-ACE+ 49

CFD-GEOM for Geometry and Grid Creation 49 Automotive Underhood Modeling using CFD-VisCART/CFD-ACE+ 50

PAM-FLOW Introduction for Aerodynamics Analysis 51

Multiphysics

SYSTUS, Thermal Initiation 52

SYSTUS, Advanced Thermal 52

SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics 53

SYSTUS, Nonlinear Mechanics 53

SYSTUS Interface Language (SIL) Basic 54

SYSTUS Interface Language (SIL) Advanced 54

SYSTUS, Elementary Dynamics 55

SYSTUS, Advanced Dynamics 55 Casting Process Simulation with PROCAST 23

Advanced Remelting Processes with CALCOSOFT 24

Solidification Course 24

Composites & Plastics

Composite Structures Testing for Ship Building Applications 25 Composite Structures Testing for Automotive Applications 25 PAM-RTM for Aircraft Applications 26

Vibro-Acoustics

VA One: Basic SEA Training 56 VA One: Advanced SEA Training 56 VA One: FE/BEM Training 57 VA One: Coupled FEA/SEA Training 57

Introduction to Foam Materials Characterization & Analysis in FOAM-X 58

Introduction to Foam Materials and Trim Modeling and Analysis in

PAM-RTM for Automotive Applications 26 PAM-RTM for Ship Building Applications 27 PAM-RTM for CATIA V5 27 PAM-FORM for Plastic Applications 28

PAM-FORM for Trims Applications 28

PAM-FORM for Composite Applications 29

Sheet Metal Forming

PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value Chain 30

PAM-TUBE 2G: Full Value Chain 31

Material Models in PAM-STAMP 2G 32

Advanced Springback Modeling & Die Compensation in PAM-STAMP2G 32

Superplastic Forming in PAM-STAMP 2G 33

NOVA Introduction to VTM - Vehicle Trim Modeling

Simulation Systems Integration Simulation Systems Integration

Visual-Mesh for 1D, 2D and 3D Element Meshing

Visual-Mesh + Visual-SYSTUS + Visual Viewer

Visual-Viewer Post-Processing

Getting Started with Vdot™ for Smart Process Management Visual-Process Executive to Capture Best Practices with Process Automation

Visual-Development Toolkit: Process Authoring in Visual-Environment

VisualDSS: Collaboration and Simulation Data Management

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Die Design and Inverse Module in PAM-STAMP 2G Die Design and Inverse Module in PAM-DIEMAKER and PAM-TFA for CATIA V5 Hotforming Seminar

PAM-STAMP 2G for the Automotive Industry Specialist Training Sessions

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VisualDSS: Performing Advanced Process and Data Management Operations

PAM-OPT to Analyze and Optimize your Design Visual-OPT: Complete Optimization Solution for CAE

Registration Registration Information

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An Extensive Educational Program With over 30 years of expertise in software application training, ESI offers a whole portfolio of training solutions.

Working hand-in-hand with customers, ESI Learning Solutions supports you with our profitable standard course offer and

personalized training programs tailored to your needs.

Training Courses the Way You Choose

Several types of training are proposed, allowing you to choose how, when and where:

Classroom training: small classes taught at ESI learning centers by experienced ESI engineers Client-site training: standard or personalized classes taught at your facility, dedicated to your employees Group training: customized training for a large team of engineers from your company, including in-class training at your facility and support over a period of six months Distance learning: classes taught live online by an ESI instructor

An Entire Catalogue of Classroom Training Courses

ESI offers a wide range of standard courses throughout the world, balancing both theory and practice. From Basic to Advanced or specialized sessions, ESI’s classes are taught by highly skilled consulting and support engineers. With years of practice and field experience, they are fully prepared to answer to your needs.

ESI learning programs follow these success criteria:

Small number of attendees per class to ensure adequate attention, Individual workstations available to maximize the participant’s learning experience, Interaction thanks to demonstrations and practical exercises, Hands-on practice with numerous exercises and tutorials, Training manuals are handed out for quick reference during and after the course, User’s case studies and applications can be discussed with the instructor on demand

These courses also provide an excellent forum for ESI customers to work with each other and share their experience in digital simulation.

Personalized Training Courses

In addition to standard courses, ESI can set up dedicated learning programs tailored to your needs and knowledge of the software, with flexible training times, content and duration. Personalized courses take place either at one of ESI’s worldwide learning facilities or on-site, at your facility.

Distance Learning ESI also provides training courses taught live online exclusively. All you need to do is register to the sessions that fit your schedule. Training documentation and associated tutorial files are sent in advance for live demonstration during the web-based session and for future use as reference manuals.

The class size is kept small and ample time is given to consult with you on your particular simulation needs. The goal is to have you leave the class with

your own simulation running or ready to run! To find our distance learning courses in this catalogue, look for the symbol.

ESI Group Learning Solutions 1 Training Catalogue

Group Learning Group learning courses are specifically designed for a large team of engineers needing to become quickly and effectively proficient users of ESI products. Naturally, the training is customized according to your needs.

Over a period of six months, from in-class theoretical training to practice exercises and

customized specialist training, your team is guided and assisted by our expert support

engineers. To find our group learning courses in this catalogue, look for the symbol.

Customer Support Following the training, you will have access to our hotline. This service is for troubleshooting and quick answers on the usage of ESI Group’s software solutions, via telephone, email or fax.

Our local support department is also available for the following advanced services (please contact your local sales office for rates): Technical Assistance: day-to-day assistance for end-users to help solve simulation problems, analyze data models, and give recommendations on best practices for simulation applied to industrial problems

Consulting Services: customized services ranging from R&D projects to methodology or customization projects. Please

refer to the ESI worldwide contact information page at the end of this catalogue.

We look forward to working with you!

First ESI Global Users Conference & Exhibition on Virtual Prototyping May 19-20, 2010 ESI Global Forum 2010 will bring together users sharing their expertise, best practices, challenges and successes in Virtual Prototyping and Simulation-Based Design. In addition to learning from simulation experts from around the world, attendees will get a sneak peak at ESI's latest product features and benefits, as well as practical tips and tricks.

Keynote presentations from Audi AG, EADS Astrium and Qualis Corporation will open the two-day conference, followed by many lectures held in dedicated sessions. EGF participants will have the opportunity to listen to speeches from Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Faurecia Interior Systems, University of Bradford, DSB Euro s.r.o., PSA Peugeot Citroen, to name a few.

In the Exhibition Center, hardware and software partners will display their latest offering and solutions to gain in productivity and performance.

For information and registration please visit www.esi-group.com/globalforum2010 or contact [email protected].


http://www.esi-group.com/globalforum2010


Worldwide Learning Centers

A Broad and Expert Training Network

With field subsidiaries and regional technical support offices spanning four continents, ESI provides personalized training services and high-level support to users worldwide.

Please contact your nearest ESI subsidiary directly for information on available training courses (see back cover).

About ESI Group

ESI Group is a world-leading supplier and pioneer of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes that take into account the physics of materials.

ESI Group has developed an extensive suite of coherent, industry-oriented applications to realistically simulate a product’s behavior during testing, to fine-tune manufacturing processes in accordance with desired product performance, and to evaluate the environment’s impact on product performance.

ESI Group’s products represent a unique collaborative and open environment for Simulation-Based Design, enabling virtual prototypes to be improved in a continuous and collaborative manner while eliminating the need for physical prototypes during product development.

The company employs over 750 high-level specialists worldwide covering more than 30 countries. ESI Group is listed in compartment C of NYSE

Euronext Paris. For further information, visit www.esi-group.com.


http://www.esi-group.com/corporate/


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Crash, Impact & Safety

Visual-Crash PAM Environment for Impact Simulation Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days

Reference: VTS-CR-B

o PART Replacement and Sub-Assembly Replace o PLINK Manager

o Initial penetrations / Intersections

Audience: CAE engineers, designers and specialists in structural crash and occupant safety

Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for PAM, from pre-processing with Visual-Crash PAM to post-processing with Visual-Viewer.

Prerequisites: Use of a workstation (Windows and/or UNIX). Basic meshing concepts

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Visual-Environment

General presentation: the Visual-Environment

o Graphical User Interface

o Customizations o Selection tools o Card images

o PART Table o Properties Panel

Day 1, PM: Visual-Crash PAM Entity Creation, modifications and delete for Material,

contact, load definition, Boundary conditions, Joint etc. PAM-oriented tools presentation

o Model Compare

o DATACHECKS (TIME Step / Mass; Kinematics…) o Multi-Model Coupling

Picking Simulation-Copy Nodal Data

Example: Execution of a basic PAM-CRASH run with Visual-

Crash PAM

Day 2, AM: Customer Case or SAFETY

Customer Example: Execution of a Customer Case

SAFETY example o Auto seat belt routing

o Sim-Simulation overview o Overview of Sim-Positioner

o Seat Morphing and Belt Fitting o System (Dummy) positioning o Barrier positioning

o Seat Position Day 2, PM: Visual-Viewer

General presentation

Animation and Contours display

Model Difference Video Overlay and

Synchronizations

Curve Operation Template management

Report Generation

Visual-Crash DYNA Environment for Impact Simulation Reference: VTS-CR-D-B

Level: Basic o Model Compare

Duration: 2 days

Audience: CAE engineers, designers and specialists in

structural crash and occupant safety

Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for DYNA, from pre-processing with Visual-Crash

DYNA to post-processing with Visual-Viewer.

Prerequisites: Use of a workstation (Windows and/or UNIX). Basic meshing concepts

Course content:


General presentation: the Visual-Environment o Graphical User Interface

o Customization o Selection tools

o Card image o PART Table

o Properties Panel Day 1, PM: Visual-Crash DYNA

Entity Creation, modifications and delete for Material, contact, load definition, Boundary conditions, Joint etc.

Solver specific tools presentation o Weld Tools (Mesh-independent Spotwelds)

o Intersection and Penetration removal o Part Replace and Sub-Assembly Replace

o DYNA / MADYMO Coupling

o Advance Renumber Model setup: Material creation, modification and deletion,

Contact, Load definitions, Boundary conditions, Joint definitions, etc.

Day 2, AM: Customer Case or SAFETY Customer Example: Execution of a Customer Case

SAFETY example

o Auto Seat belt Routing o Sim-Simulation overview o Overview of Sim-Positioner

o Seat Morphing and Belt Fitting o System (Dummy) positioning

o Barrier positioning o Seat positioning

Day 2, PM: Visual-Viewer General presentation


Video Overlay and synchronizations Model Difference

Binout Support

Curve Operation

Template management Report Generation

Courtesy: NCAC

Please refer to the annual calendar or contact your nearest ESI office for further information and to register for this course (see back cover).


Visual-Crash RAD Environment for Impact Simulation Reference: VTS-CR-R-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days



Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for RADIOSS, from pre-processing with Visual-

Crash RAD to post-processing with Visual- Viewer.

Prerequisites: Use of a workstation (Windows and/or UNIX).

Basic meshing concepts

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Visual-Environment General presentation: the Visual-Environment

o Graphical User Interface o Tool Bar Customization

o Card image o PART Table o Entity Selector

Day 1, PM: Visual-Crash RAD Entity Creation, modifications and delete for Material,

Boundary Conditions, Initial velocity, Interface, load definition,

Joint, Control cards etc..

Visual-Mesh + Visual-Crash PAM Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days



Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for PAM, from meshing with Visual-Mesh to Visual-

Crash PAM and post-processing with Visual- Viewer.


Solver specific tools presentation

o Intersection and Penetration removal o Weld Tools (Interface Type 2 Spotwelds)

o Model Organization / Model Checks o Part Replace and Sub-Model Replace

o Advance Renumber / Time Savers Model setup: Material creation, modification and deletion,

Boundary Conditions, Initial velocity, Interface, load definition, Joint, Control cards etc.


SAFETY example o Auto Seat Belt Routing

o Sim-Simulation overview

o Rad-Mad Coupling

o Overview of Madymo system-Positioning o Seat Morphing

o Seat Position Day 2, PM: Visual-Viewer

General presentation Animation and Contours

display

Video Overlay and Synchronizations

Curve Operation Template management

Report Generation

Reference: VTS-MC-B

Course content:


What is Visual-Environment? General presentation

What is Visual-Mesh? General presentation

Day 1, PM: Visual-Mesh CAD Functionalities

Node Functionalities

Mesh Creation and Mesh editing

Day 2: Visual-Crash PAM Execution of Crash Specific Model Setup examples


SAFETY example using Sim-Simulation and Sim-Positioner



Video Overlay and synchronizations

Curve Operation Template Management and Report Generation



Visual-Mesh + Visual-Crash DYNA Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days



Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for DYNA, from meshing with Visual-Mesh to

Visual-Crash DYNA and post-processing with Visual-Viewer.


Visual-Mesh + Visual-Crash RAD Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days


Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for

RADIOSS, from meshing with Visual-Mesh to Visual-Crash RAD and post-processing with

Visual-Viewer.


Reference: VTS-MC-D-B

Course content:




Day 1, PM: Visual-Mesh CAD Functionalities

Node Functionalities

Mesh Creation and Mesh editing

Day 2: Visual-Crash DYNA Execution of Crash Specific Model Setup examples


Customer Example: Execution of a Customer Case

SAFETY example using Sim-Simulation and Sim-Positioner



Video Overlay and synchronizations Curve Operation

Template Management and Report Generation

Reference: VTS-MC-R-B

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Visual-Environment What is Visual-Environment? General presentation


Day 1, PM: Visual-Mesh

CAD Functionalities

Node Functionalities Mesh Creation and Mesh editing

Day 2: Visual-Crash RAD

Execution of Crash Specific Model Setup examples


Customer Example: Execution of a Customer Case SAFETY example using Sim-Simulation and Sim-Positioner

Day 3, PM: Visual-Viewer


Animation and Contours display Video Overlay and synchronizations

Curve Operation


Please refer to the annual calendar or contact your nearest ESI office for further information and to register for this course (see back cover). ESI Group Learning Solutions 7 Training Catalogue

Visual-Safe: Real Time Module for Dummy Positioning Reference: VTS-SA-A Level: Advanced Course content:

Duration: 1 day

Audience: Visual-Environment users

Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Safe Sim-Sim module

in order to produce “real-time” dummy positioning simulation in the Visual-

Environment.

Prerequisites: Good knowledge of the Visual-Environment and Explicit codes (PAM, RADIOSS, LS-DYNA).

Description: Learn to use the Sim-Sim (Simplified Simulation)

advanced safety module in order to position dummies accurately in Visual-Safe.

Visual-Safe MAD Environment for Safety Simulation

General presentation of the Sim-Sim Module

Presentation of the Sim-Sim Graphical User Interface Sim-Sim Functionalities:

o Deformable Parts o Rigid Body o Static

o Contacts o Boundary conditions

o Loadings o Time Step management

o Seat Morphing o Sim-Positioner to position dummies

o Airbag folder tool: Thin, Thick, Roll, Tuck folding

Hands-on practice session:

o Ball Impact on a Foam bloc o Articulated system modeling and positioning o

Seat morphing

o Dummy Positioning

o Airbag folding exercise o Customer case analysis

Sim-Sim Encapsulated Modules: o Seat Morphing

o Sim-Positioner o Belt Fitting

o Airbag Folding.

Reference: VTS-SA-M-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days

Audience: Designers and specialists in occupant safety

Objectives: Learn to use Visual-Environment for MADYMO, from pre-processing with Visual-Safe MAD to

post-processing with Visual-Viewer.

Prerequisites: Use of a workstation (Windows and/or UNIX). Basic knowledge of MADYMO

Description: This introductory course to Visual-Safe MAD presents through practical examples the basics of MADYMO modeling, dummy positioning, restraint modeling, material and property definition, data input, results analysis, report writing, etc.

Course content:


o Graphical User Interface

o Customization o Selection tools

o Card image o System table and Part Table o Properties

Day 1, PM: Visual-Safe MAD Creation, modification and deletion of entities through explorer

and XML tree

Solver specific tools presentation o Working with XML tree

o System Configuration o System Position

o System Replace o Include Replace

o Time Savers o Renumber

Day 2, AM: Visual-Safe MAD Pre-processing: Simple Frontal Impact Modeling Exercise

o Import Vehicle Model (environment) o Create a new steering wheel system and merge with

vehicle o Position the dummy on the seat

o Apply a crash pulse to the dummy o Import an airbag and position on the steering wheel

o Define Inflator characteristics o Create a seatbelt (both MADYMO and FE segments) o Define Contact interactions


General presentation Animation and Contours display

Video overlay and synchronization

Curve Operation

Template management Report Generation

Injury number calculations and automated injury report



Getting Started with Virtual Performance Suite Level: Basic

Duration: 2-3 days (see local schedule for details)


structural crash

Objectives: Learn to perform basic linear and non linear static analysis, linear modal dynamic analysis and non linear dynamic impact simulations

using Virtual Performance Suite.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Finite Element method

Description: This course is an introduction to both explicit and implicit methods and to Virtual Performance Suite. Participants learn the different steps to perform a basic static and dynamic simulation.

The focus is on practical exercises. A global overview of the capabilities of the code, illustrated by industrial applications, is presented.

Reference: CRS-VP-B

Course content:

Overview about solving schemes (linear/nonlinear,

implicit/explicit, transient/modal) o Integrated implicit solutions

o Explicit solutions and comparison with implicit Elements Formulations

Linear dynamics

o Eigenvalue Analysis o Frequency Response Analysis

Linear static analysis o Stress analysis

Nonlinear static analysis

o Large displacements o Nonlinear material behavior

o Contact treatment Nonlinear dynamic analysis

o PAM-CRASH, PAM-SAFE o PAM-MEDYSA

o PAM-SHOCK Overview of all available material laws

How to control an analysis

o Multi-load, multi-step, restart Introduction to Visual-Environment

o Meshing, pre and post-processing and reporting Recommendations for general stress, crash, safety, high

velocity impact, and motion and dynamic analysis

Throughout the course demonstrations and practical exercises, are based on Virtual Performance Suite and Visual-Environment.

Courtesy: EADS Deutschland GmbH, KSS and Audi AG, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.



Getting Started with PAM-CRASH Level: Basic



structural crash and occupant safety.

Objectives: Learn to perform basic nonlinear dynamic impact simulations using PAM-CRASH, the world’s most widely used crash simulation

software.


Description: This course is an introduction to the explicit method and to the PAM-CRASH solver. Participants learn the different steps to perform a basic dynamic impact simulation. The focus is on practical exercises. A global overview of the capabilities of the code,

Files organization How to run PAM-CRASH Common element formulation Elastic plastic behavior law

Reference: CRS-C-B

Courtesy: SEAT / SENER

illustrated by industrial applications, is presented.

Course content:

Introduction to crash simulation and overview of the modeling

process Integration scheme principle and piloting analysis with

PAM-CRASH

Suggested Next Courses: Material Models in PAM-CRASH (CRS-M-I)

Overview of all other material laws Load, boundary and initial conditions

Contact modeling

Demonstrations and practical exercises throughout the course, using Visual-Environment.

High Performance Computing using PAM-CRASH DMP (CRS-D-A) Occupant Safety Simulation with PAM-SAFE (CRS-S-I) Airbag Simulation with PAM-SAFE (CRS-SA-I) Getting Started with PAM-CRASH Implicit (CRS-I-B)

Getting Started with PAM-CRASH Implicit

Level: Basic


Audience: CAE engineers, designers and specialists in structural crash.

Objectives: Learn to perform basic linear and nonlinear

static analysis and linear modal dynamic analysis using PAM-CRASH Implicit.

Prerequisites: Course: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH

(CRS-C-B) or equivalent experience.

Description: This course is an introduction to the implicit method and to the PAM-CRASH solver. Participants learn to model in a simple manner static penetration tests, breaking and closing a vehicle door or the static load of vehicle parts (e.g. hood, backrest, beverage owner) and to carry out modal analyses of the Body in White (BIW). A global overview of the capabilities of the code, illustrated by industrial applications, is presented.

Reference: CRS-I-B

Course content:

Theory of the implicit solver (linear, nonlinear analysis, modal

analysis, harmonic analysis) Elements Formulations

Modeling Methods with implicit:

o Supported materials o Mesh independent spotweld

o Joints o Boundary conditions, external loadings

o Coupling of degrees of freedom (MTOCO) o Chaining explicit and implicit runs

Natural frequency analysis:

o Single block Lanczos solution

Linear static analysis: o Stress analysis

Nonlinear static analysis

o Large displacement nonlinear solution o Material nonlinear solution o Implicit contact treatment

Harmonic analysis

Recommendations for using implicit or explicit methods




Multi-Scale Modeling with PAM-CRASH

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days



Objectives: Learn how to set up models with different levels of details to optimize performance.

Prerequisites: Courses: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH

(CRS-C-B) or equivalent advanced experience

Description: The FE models are more and more detailed to achieve predictive and reliable simulation results, especially for material rupture. The computing time to simulate detailed models is increasing because of the number of elements and the small time step resulting from small element size. During this training, participants learn to optimize models with the multi-scale modeling approach.

Positioning Process for Safety Dummies

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days


Objectives: Learn how to seat a dummy and how to fit a

seat belt, through practical application

Prerequisites: Courses: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH (CRS-C-B) or equivalent advanced experience

Description: The participants learn to use the major options and functions of Visual-Environment and PAM-SAFE to position a dummy model in the car environment. The course focuses on the seat belt fitting and the dummy seat interaction. The course is illustrated by practical exercises using different dummy models.

Reference: CRS-J-A

Course content:

Multi model coupling technology

Shell solid remeshing introduction

Interactions between models

Review of stability issues Methodology to set-up a multi-scale model using

Visual-Environment

Practical examples

Courtesy: Volkswagen AG

Reference: CRS-E-A

Course content:

Introduction to safety requirements

Methodology to set-up and position the dummy by using the

Visual-Environment Pre-processing Different ways to define and fit the seat belt

Efficient occupant restraint system modeling

Practical examples



Occupant Safety Simulation with PAM-SAFE Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days



Objectives: Learn to use, through practical applications and theory, the different options of PAM-SAFE software to simulate the effect of restraint

systems (such as seatbelts and airbags) and occupants in a crashed vehicle.


(CRS-C-B) or equivalent experience

Occupant restraint systems for frontal impact. Courtesy: Volkswagen AG

Reference: CRS-S-I

Description: Participants learn to use the major functions and options of PAM-SAFE. This course focuses on airbag and belt systems modeling, dummy positioning, as well as barrier models. Practical applications and theory alternate throughout the course. Training concludes with a data record, which contains all PAM-SAFE functionalities in the context of a carriage test.

Course content:

Airbag modeling:

o cross-linking and folding o multi chambers, initial metric

o OOP modeling o material models for Airbag fabrics o contact definition for Airbags

o TANK test: validation of inflator model parameters Belt modeling:

o cross-linking and belt fitting

o slip ring o retractor modeling o material models for belts

Dummies and barriers positioning

Multi-Body-Solver Structure of a data record for different PAM-SAFE functions:

o DATA checks/Mesh Improvement (initial penetration, intersection)


Suggested Next Course: Airbag Simulation with PAM-SAFE/FPM (CRS-SF-A)

Airbag Simulation with PAM-SAFE Reference: CRS-SA-I Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days


Objectives: Learn to perform a simulation in the passive safety domain, including airbag folding, using PAM-SAFE, a software product that simulates the effects of restraint systems and occupants in a crashed vehicle.

Prerequisites: Course: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH (CRS-C-B) or equivalent experience

Description: The course covers the following aspects of airbag

modeling: airbag model preparation, fabrics material and internal Courtesy: Delphi

gas modeling.

Course content:

Gas dynamic models used by PAM-SAFE: o simple model using uniform pressure

o advanced model using particles (FPM) Modeling airbag fabrics Airbag folding Airbag deployment simulation

Demonstrations and practical exercises throughout the course, using Visual-Environment. Please refer to the annual calendar or contact your nearest ESI office for further information and to register for this course (see back cover).


Airbag Simulation with PAM-SAFE/FPM

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day



Objectives: Understand the Finite Point Method theory and learn how to apply it.

Prerequisites: Courses: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH

(CRS-C-B) and Occupant Safety Simulation with PAM-SAFE (CRS-S-I) or equivalent advanced experience

Suggested knowledge of airbag modeling

Description: A numerical description of gas dynamics within airbags is essential for the successful simulation of Out-Of-Position load cases, of lateral airbags, and of the opening behavior of protective covers. The Finite Point Method (FPM) is a CFD technology, developed by ESI Group. The theoretical overview of this technology is followed by a presentation of the relevant parameters, requirements, and the conversion of data records to FPM.

Material Models in PAM-CRASH Level: Intermediate

Duration: 1-2 days



Objectives: Learn to select the most appropriate material type for PAM-CRASH and to use it properly.


(CRS-C-B). Or basic knowledge of PAM- CRASH, particularly on the theory of available

PAM-CRASH models

Reference: CRS-SF-A

Course content:

Overview of the FPM (Finite Point Method) theory

Example: data records conversion to FPM

Post-processing using Visual-Viewer

Switch/transfer from customer’s data records to FPM models (after previous arrangement)

Courtesy: TRW

Reference: CRS-M-I

Description: Overview of the various PAM-CRASH material models, including theory and typology according to the different industrial applications. The course also covers how to determine mathematical model parameters from experimental results.

Course content:

Introduction to material model theory: elasticity, plasticity,

elasto-plasticity, visco-elasticity, visco-plasticity

Metals: strain hardening definition, strain rate sensitivity, damage and failure

Foam: classification of the different types of foam, overview of available models, test set-up, parameter characterization

Rubber: incompressibility, test set-up, parameter

characterization, examples Plastics: how to model plastics with PAM-CRASH

Composite: composite failure models, modeling delamination

Fabrics

For customized material training, we suggest that participants send their own material models or user subroutines in advance to ESI.



High Performance Computing using PAM-CRASH DMP Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day


structural crash and occupant safety wishing to take advantage of the highly scalable parallel version

Objectives: Optimize the use of PAM-CRASH in the

Distributed Memory mode

Prerequisites: Course: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH (CRS-C-B) or equivalent advanced experience

Description: This course aims to help PAM-CRASH users configure and use the code in a parallel environment. Key points about the Distributed Memory Parallel (DMP) versions are first explained to

participants. Then special attention is paid to the optimization of the input data definition in order to achieve the best possible Course content:

performance.

Reference: CRS-D-A

Courtesy: Volkswagen AG

Introduction to parallel processing Particularities of the DMP version How to run a DMP job How to input data for improved performance

Demonstrations and practical exercises throughout the day, using Visual-Environment.

Modeling of Fracture and Damage Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days



Objectives: Understand failure theory and learn to use industrially validated predictive rupture models

for realistic rupture simulation.

Prerequisites: Course: Getting Started with PAM-CRASH (CRS-C-B) or equivalent advanced experience

Description: With the intensive use of high-strength steel, as well as aluminum and magnesium alloys, the probability of material failure has increased in crash simulations. During this 2-day

training, participants work on the computer with industrially validated predictive rupture models so that they can use them immediately following the training.

Reference: CRS-FR-A

Validation of fracture prediction based on a three point bending test Courtesy: BMW and Alcan Technology & Management

Course content:

Introduction and theory

Standard models and their application

Multi-Model Coupling EWK rupture model (material 71 and 171)

Background and application

CrachFEM (material 128)

Forecast of local instability, shearing and separation break with shell element



Fracture Seminar

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Audience: Engineers and scientists from industry and

research centers who wish to improve their knowledge in the field of fracture mechanics and its application in performance simulations.

Objectives: Learn from expert speakers the essentials behind metallic and non-metallic fracture modeling and its application to industrial

processes.

Prerequisites: University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aero, Marine, Civil, Materials, etc.).

Description: This two-day course, held in English, is taught by a team of industrial and academic experts. Courses and exercises are also presented by experts from the industry. The Fracture Seminar spans critical topics from metallic, non-metallic and polymer fracture. Thanks to the Fracture Seminar, participants gain a deep understanding of the factors influencing fracture, and better understand the “physics behind the screen” in order to make

optimal design decisions. The number of participants is limited to 35, which allows for extensive interaction between participants and lecturers.

Language: English Contact: [email protected]

Reference: CRS-FRA-A

Courtesy: EC project IMPACT consortium

Course content:

Day1: Metallic Fracture

Opening

Theory: Overview of some classical fracture models Ductile rupture of metals

Day2: Non-Metallic Fracture

Fundamentals of composite fracture

Overview of classical numerical composite fracture models Fundamentals of polymer fracture

Seminar synthesis

Concluding remarks

Fracture Seminar 2008 Participants - Lyon, France



PAM-CRASH for the Automotive Industry

(Group Learning)

Duration: 6 months (may vary)

Audience: CAE engineers, designers and specialists in structural crash and occupant safety. This

training is designed for new PAM-CRASH users from an automotive manufacturing company.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Finite Element

method.

Objectives: Our experienced support engineers will turn your team of engineers into proficient PAM-

CRASH users, with advanced and specialized

knowledge in the area(s) of your choice.

Course content:

The training is spread out over a period of 6 months, in the following way:

Phase 1

We start with an intense 5-day on-site training course presenting the theory behind PAM-CRASH, the global overview of the code with practical exercises. The objective of this session is to make the participant familiar with a standard impact simulation.

Phase 2 Following this training, users are given basic to advanced practice exercises to be completed over a period of 6 months (this may vary according to your preference).

Reference: CRS-GRP

Our technical support team is available during this time to answer questions and offer their expertise.

Phase 3

This second 5-day customized training course is applied to an industrial test case (for example: frontal crash, side impact with or without a dummy, etc…) provided by you at least one month prior to the course (to allow for preparation time). During this week of training, we address advanced subjects and focus on your specific industrial needs.

Phase 4 (optional) On-demand specialist training on a subject of your choice:

Airbag modeling (with PAM-SAFE, with FPM)

Materials in PAM-CRASH and PAM-SAFE

DMP Simulation

Fracture and damage m Simulating a sled test

Contact modeling

Courtesy: Nissan

If you're interested in planning a group training course for your company, please contact your nearest training coordinator (see registration information).

Introduction to the basics of the Finite-Element Method Reference: FE-B Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day

Audience: CAE engineers and designers wishing to get

involved in structural crash and occupant safety

Objectives: Provide general knowledge about the FE method to help engineers get started or

perform analyses more efficiently with improved evaluation of results.

Prerequisites: Engineering or technician background

Description: On the basis of a simple matrix method, the topic is Course content:

gradually introduced. Formulations of element, material models and

the treatment of nonlinear problems are the central topics. The course covers common explicit and implicit procedures mainly in the context of simulation applied to the automotive industry.

Discretization

Element formulations

Stiffness matrix and solution of equilibrium

Material models

Introduction to nonlinear analysis

Representation of the explicit and implicit procedures with the

help of a short and visible sample program.



Specialist Training Sessions

These courses are designed to answer specific needs of advanced PAM-CRASH/SAFE users. Course content is variable and adjusted to customers’ needs. Note: training can be provided on subjects that are not listed here. Please contact your local ESI sales agent for more information.

Advanced Material Models in PAM-CRASH Reference: CRS-M-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 3 days

Objectives: Learn to select the most appropriate material type in PAM-CRASH and how to use it.

Description: Material modeling of foams, rubber, and glue in PAM-CRASH. Glass, plastic, composite materials, and rupture can also be covered, depending on customers’ interests

Sled Test Simulation Reference: CRS-ST-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn to simulate a sled test under several crash test conditions and with two dummy model types

Description: A sled test is carried out to reproduce the occupant’s injuries under real car crash conditions. This course covers the three different crash test conditions: frontal crash, side impact and rear impact. Positioning, belt fitting and the interaction with the contact definition are treated for both dummy model types: the detailed Finite Element model and the articulated rigid

body models.

Composite Simulation with PAM-CRASH Reference: CRS-CM-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day

Objectives: Learn how to simulate the behavior of composite materials during a crash test

Description: Composite materials are used increasingly in the industry but simulation of their behavior is still a challenge today.

This course shows, using industrial applications, how composite materials behave during a crash test and how this can be represented through simulation. Special attention is paid to the characterization of parameters based on actual

experimental results.

Spotwelds and Connection Modeling with PAM-CRASH Reference: CRS-L-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn how to model specific connection types and to characterize failure

Description: This course focuses on modeling specific connection types which are used in the car industry: rivet, spotweld, glue. Presentation of the different algorithms and material types as well as failure characterization. Many examples are treated

during the course.

Contact Algorithms and Modeling Techniques with PAM-CRASH Reference: CRS-CN-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn to define accurately contact/impact and how to use PAM-CRASH algorithms

Description: One of the key parameters in a crash simulation is the reliability of the contact definition. This course presents all existing

contact algorithms and their application in a car crash analysis: surface/surface, self-contact, edge to edge contact. Many examples are treated during the course.


Airbag Folding Simulation with PAM-SAFE Reference: CRS-AF-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day

Objectives: Understand airbag meshing techniques and how to apply them for reliable deployment simulation

Description: The mesh quality of a folded airbag is a key factor for obtaining good results in airbag deployment simulation. Airbag

geometry is increasingly complex and consequently airbag meshing is a difficult and time consuming task. This course covers the different techniques for preparing the mesh of a folded bag (2D and 3D bags):

- Folding based on the mesh - Folding based on the geometry

- Simulation of the folding process

Barrier Impact Simulation Reference: CRS-BI-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day

Objectives: Understand the various types of regulatory barrier models in PAM-CRASH 2G and how to use them

Description: Various types of barriers are used for car crash analysis: frontal impact, side impact, rear impact. This course provides an overview of the different existing barriers and how they are used for the regulation. The particularities of each barrier are

presented.

Pedestrian Impactor Simulation Reference: CRS-PI-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn to perform several pedestrian impact tests using ESI Group's models

Description: Regulation for pedestrian protection prescribes the execution of a series of impact tests. This course presents ESI Group’s

pedestrian impactor models (the headform, lower legform and upper legform models). An example for each model type is

studied during the course.

Tank Sloshing in Crash Simulation Reference: CRS-SL-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn to use the SPH (Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics) algorithm for sloshing simulation

Description: This course introduces the SPH (Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics) algorithm. The methodology is applied to the tank test sloshing simulation.

Roof Crush Test Simulation including Windshield Modeling Reference: CRS-WI-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn to perform roof intrusion test with accurate windshield modeling and material characterization.

Description: The roof intrusion test requires rigorous modeling of the windshield and therefore good characterization of the glass material. This course presents the physical characteristics of glass and the mathematical models that can be used to model it. It also covers how to model the connection with the body. This is illustrated with applications.

Road Safety - Guardrail Simulations Reference: CRS-GU-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Objectives: Learn to simulate the interaction of vehicles with roadside safety features.

Description: Simulating the impact between a vehicle and a road guardrail presents some issues which are covered in this course, such as:

- link between the barrier and the ground - contact between the vehicle and the ground

- friction between the tires and the ground


Comfort

Building and Testing Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT

Level: Basic

Duration: 2-4 days (depends on FEM knowledge)

Audience: PAM-COMFORT users

Objectives: Learn to handle complete virtual seat testing with PAM-COMFORT, from meshing the

different components to loading the seat with different types of dummies and human

models.

Prerequisites: Basic FEA knowledge

Description: Build a seat model, and simulate the seating process of dummies and humans in order to retrieve H-Point, back, lumbar and thigh angles, backset distance, and several other outputs

necessary to improve the seat design.

Course content:

Seat modeling

o Frame

o Suspensions o Foam blocks o Cover and Attachments (Velcros, Hog Rings, J-Clips)

o Padding Seat loading with HPM1 dummy (norm SAE J826)

o H-Point o Pressure map

o Metal proximity clearance Seat loading with HRMD dummy (norm FMVSS202a)

o Backset distance

Seat loading with HPM2 (ASPECT) dummy (norm SAE J4002) o Lumbar support prominence

Seat loading with human o RAMSIS connection

o Pressure map o Volumetric stress in foam and flesh

o Metal proximity clearance

Suggested Next Courses:

Manufacturing Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT (COM-M-B)

Testing Dynamic Performance of Car Front Seats with

PAM-COMFORT (COM-D-B)

Reference: COM-FS-B

Virtual static seat testing with dummies and humans



Manufacturing Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT Reference: COM-M-B Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day


Objectives: Learn to handle all aspects of seat manufacturing with PAM-COMFORT.

Prerequisites: Course: Building and Testing Car Front Seats

with PAM-COMFORT (COM-FS-B)

Description: Simulate the trimming process of the seat by assembling the different components (cover, padding, foam, suspensions) in order to retrieve the resulting strains and stresses, as a mandatory input for further simulations in the simulation chain (static and dynamic testing). Optimize with Trim Adviser the cover flattened patterns and uncompressed foam block shape in order to be as close as possible of a targeted Seat Trim Outline. Check possible wrinkles in the cover and bridging gap with the foam.

Course content:

Seat modeling o Frame o Suspensions o Foam blocks o Cover and Attachments (Velcros, Hog Rings, J-Clips) o Padding

Seat assembly simulation (2 stress variants).

Seat components optimization and assembly.

Courtesy: BMW

Testing Dynamic Performance of Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT Reference: COM-D-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day (depends on FEM knowledge)


Objectives: Learn to compute the transfer function of a

virtual seat model with PAM-COMFORT.

Prerequisites: Course: Building and Testing Car Front Seats with PAM-COMFORT (COM-FS-B)

Description: Participants will learn to apply vibration conditions on a seat model and to measure the transfer function to its occupant (deadweight or human)

Course content:

Foam dynamic properties computation and assignment Vibration conditions assignment Occupant installation Transfer function computation Miscellaneous other post-processing functions

Please refer to the annual calendar or contact your nearest ESI office for further information


NVH & Dynamics

Getting Started with PAM-MEDYSA for Motion and Dynamics Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days (see local schedule for details)

Audience: CAE engineers, designers and specialists in structural crash and occupant safety.

Objectives: Learn to optimize the design and validate the

performance of complex mechanical systems.

Prerequisites: Course: Getting Started with Virtual Performance Suite (CRS-VP-B) or equivalent

experience

Description: Participants learn to use major functionalities and

options of PAM-MEDYSA. This course focuses on modeling techniques to simulate mechanical systems such as an engine, suspensions, and machinery transmissions. A global overview of the

capabilities of the code, illustrated by industrial applications, is Course content:

Reference: NVH-MED-I

presented. PAM-MEDYSA application examples Dedicated Contact modeling (type 44/54) Preloading methods Advanced Model set-up using Scripting Languages

Throughout the course demonstrations and practical exercises, are

based on Virtual Performance Suite and Visual-Environment.



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Casting

Casting Process Evaluation with QuikCAST

Level: Basic


Audience: Foundry professionals who are new QuikCAST users

Objectives: Get started with QuikCAST, a complete industrial solution for foundries, including

filling and solidification, phase change and cooling of mold geometries.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the casting process

Description: This course is built around presentations, demonstrations and exercises. The goal is to allow the new user to gain confidence in the software and to use it efficiently with respect to his/her specific process.

Course content:

Introduction and general description Thermal analysis

Fluid flow analysis

Material properties

Results visualization / presentation Post-processing

Implicit Mold technique

Mesh capabilities with Geomesh

Non-coincident mesh capabilities Exercises

Casting Process Simulation with ProCAST

Level: Basic


Audience: New ProCAST users, casting engineers involved in the mold design process and

optimization

Objectives: Get started with ProCAST, the leading Finite

Element solution for casting process simulation, including mold filling, solidification,

microstructure and thermo-mechanical

simulations.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the casting process

Description: The course is built around presentations, demonstrations and exercises. The goal is to allow the new user to gain confidence in the software and to use it efficiently with respect to his/her specific process. After an introduction to casting simulation, participants learn to use ProCAST: CAD import and meshing with MeshCAST, parameters definition and model set-up, results analysis and defect prediction.

Course content:

Introduction to casting simulation General description of the software

CAD import and FE meshing

Reference: QCA-B

Courtesy: Montupet

According to customer demand, the following process modeling may be discussed:

High / Low pressure die casting o Cycling techniques

o Gas model, vents Gravity casting

Semi-solid models

Shot

Tilt casting Filter / Preform infiltration

Core Blowing Process

Reference: PRO-B

Thermal analysis

Fluid flow analysis Material properties

CompuTherm database

Results visualization / presentation

Post-processing Defect prediction

Calculation controls

Exercises

According to customer demand, the following process modeling may be discussed:

High pressure die casting (including shot piston)

Low pressure die casting Gravity casting

Permanent mold casting

Investment casting; Radiation

Stress calculations Semi-solid models

Lost Foam modeling

Tilt casting

Centrifugal casting Microstructures

Continuous and DC casting

Core Blowing Process

High pressure die casting of an aluminum component Courtesy: Injecta Druckguss



Advanced Remelting Processes with CALCOSOFT

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days (see local schedule for details)

Audience: Metallurgists and steel manufacturers

involved in Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) or Protective Electro Slag Remelting (P-ESR)

Objectives: Get started with CALCOSOFT software for fast and efficient modeling of VAR and P-ESR

processes

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the VAR or P-ESR processes

Description: Training is based on presentations, demonstrations and exercises. The goal is to allow the new user to gain confidence in the software and to use it efficiently with respect to his/her

specific VAR or P-ESR processes.

Course content:

Introduction and general description

Mesh generation

Coupled thermal, fluid flow and electromagnetic analysis

Reference: CAL-B

Material properties

User functions VAR and P-ESR modeling

Results visualization /

presentation Script and macro

commands

Calculation controls Exercises

Modeling of the P-ESR process


Solidification Course

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 week

Audience: Metallurgists and foundry engineers

Objectives: The application of solidification theories to industrial processes

Prerequisites: Degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, physics or chemistry

Description: The Solidification Course is now a well recognized event. Repeated every year for the past 18 years, it has brought together in all 606 participants from 220 industrial companies and 33 countries. Dedicated to metallurgists and foundry engineers, this course is oriented towards the application of solidification theories to industrial casting processes. Special emphasis is given to the control of microstructural features and defect reduction.

This one-week course, held in English, is co-organized by Calcom ESI, the Swiss Federal Institute at Lausanne and the French School of Mines at Nancy. It is taught by renowned lecturers from Switzerland, France, the United States, and Austria. Exercises, discussions, films and computer demonstrations are used to apply, practice and visualize the content of the lectures. The number of participants is limited to 35, which allows for extensive interaction between participants and lecturers. Language: English Location: Les Diablerets (Switzerland)

Contact: Philippe Thévoz (Calcom ESI) or local sales agent.

Email [email protected] Dates: May 15-20, 2011

More information and registration here:

www.esi-group.com/solidificationcourse

Reference: CAS-SOL-A

Day 1:

Introduction / Overview of solidification phenomena

Phase diagrams; exercises Heat and mass transfer; exercises

Nucleation and grain refinement in alloys

In-situ visualization of solidification (films)

Day 2: Microsegregation; exercises

Dendritic structures

Mushy zone modeling Eutectic solidification and microstructure selection;

exercises

Day 3: Microporosity; exercises

Modeling of columnar and equiaxed solidification Day 4:

Macrosegregation; exercises

Solidification path in multi-component systems; exercises Thermomechanics

Computer presentation

(Coupling of solidification phenomena) Day 5:

Hot tearing; exercises Synthesis; Linking solidification phenomena

Concluding remarks



www.esi-group.com/solidificationcourse

Composites & Plastics

Composite Structures Testing for Ship Building Applications

Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days (plus half-day training on ESI mesher

upon request)

Audience: CAE engineers and designers in ship building involved in composite material structure

design.

Objectives: Getting started with SYSPLY for the design

and analysis of ship building composite material structures


Description: This course focuses on the design optimization of

composites and will help you answer the following questions: Course content: How should I design a composite structure? Where are the

Reference: SPY-S-B

Courtesy: Luca Olivari

maximum failure criteria? How can I optimize the material? What is the effect of temperature on shape?

Day 1, AM: Geometry-Mesh Generation with SYSPLY tool

Model Check & extrusion tool Day 1, PM:

Composite DB Material Assignment onto the Structure

Day 2, AM: Draping Operation

Linear Analysis with 2D and 3D laminate element

Post-processing (ply-by-ply results, failure criterion) Day 2, PM:

Workshop on Ship Building Applications

Composite Structures Testing for Automotive Applications Reference: SPY-AU-B

Level: Basic Course content:

Duration: 2 days (plus half-day training on ESI mesher Day 1, AM:

upon request)

Audience: CAE automotive engineers and designers

involved in composite material structure design.

Objectives: Getting started with SYSPLY for the design and analysis of automotive composite

materials structures.


Description: This course focuses on the design optimization of composites and will help you answer the following questions: How should I design a composite structure? Where are the maximum failure criteria? How can I optimize the material? What is the effect of temperature on shape?

Geometry-Mesh Generation with SYSPLY tool

Model Check & extrusion tool Day 1, PM:

Composite DB

Material Assignment onto the Structure

Day 2, AM: Draping Operation

Linear Analysis with 2D and 3D laminate element

Post-processing (ply-by-ply results, failure criterion) Day 2, PM:

Workshop on Automotive Applications

Courtesy: Courage Competition



PAM-RTM for Aircraft Applications

Level: Basic

Duration: 1.5 day (plus half-day training on ESI mesher

upon request)

Audience: CAE aircraft engineers involved in Resin Transfer Molding process and variants

Objectives: Become familiar with the PAM-RTM simulation solution for the manufacturing processes of

resin injection/infusion through fibrous reinforcements for aircraft applications.


Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the resin injection process and provides an answer to the following questions: Which process should I use to make this part? Will I be able to inject this preform? Can I use this resin? Where should I set the injection points? Where should I set the injection lines? What is the injection sequence? What is the pressure? What is the filling time?

Courtesy: EADS Innovation Works

PAM-RTM for Automotive Applications

Level: Basic


upon request)

Audience: CAE automotive engineers involved in the

Resin Transfer Molding process and variants

Objectives: Become familiar with the PAM-RTM simulation solution for the manufacturing process of

resin injection/infusion through fibrous reinforcements for automotive applications.


Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the resin injection process and will help you answer the following questions:

Which process should I use to make this part? Will I be able to inject this preform? Can I use this resin? Where should I set the injection points? Where should I set the injection lines? What is the injection sequence? What is the pressure? What is the filling time?

Filling of an automotive part Courtesy: Chaire sur les

Composites à Haute Performance (CCHP), Ecole

Polytechnique Montréal

Reference: RTM-A-B

Course content:

Day 1, AM:

Running a simple case Overview of the GUI: simulation parameters, material

database. Basic surface cases: line injection on a plate, central injection

on a plate. How to define the injection and vents boundary conditions? Basic post-processing.

Runners. Remeshing tools demonstration.

Tools to set the permeability principal directions. Opening and closing injection points and vents.

Air entrapment.

Day 1, PM:

Overview of advanced features 3D case: extrusion of a multi-layer solid mesh from a shell

mesh. Simple LRI (Liquid Resin Infusion) case built from this extruded mesh.

Comparison between 2D, 2.5D and 3D cases on the same part (like a T-junction).

VARI

Non-isothermal simulations: preheating, filling, curing. A few words on PAM-QUIKFORM (ESI geometric draping

program) and advanced permeability models.

Day 2, AM: Aircraft-oriented Workshop

3D Modeling

Draping Effects

Reference: RTM-AU-B

Course content:

Day 1, AM:


database. Basic surfacic cases: line injection on a plate, central injection

on a plate. How to define the injection and vents boundary

conditions? Basic post-processing. Runners. Remeshing tools demonstration.

Tools to set the permeability principal directions. Opening and closing of injection points and vents.

Air entrapment.

Day 1, PM:



Comparison between 2D, 2.5D and 3D cases on the same part

(like a T-junction). VARI



Day 2, AM: Automotive-oriented Workshop:

Heat Transfer Modeling



PAM-RTM for Ship Building Applications

Level: Basic


upon request)

Audience: CAE engineers in ship building involved in the Resin Transfer Molding process and variants

Objectives: Become familiar with PAM-RTM simulation solution for the manufacturing process of

resin injection/infusion through fibrous reinforcements for ship building


Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the resin injection process and will help you answer the following questions: Which process should I use to make this part? Will I be able to inject this preform? Can I use this resin? Where should I set the injection points? Where should I set the injection lines? What is the injection sequence? What is the pressure? What is the filling time?

Catamaran deck infusion. Courtesy: TENSYL

PAM-RTM for CATIA V5

Level: Basic

Duration: 1.5 day

Audience: CAE engineers and designers involved in the

Resin Transfer Molding process.

Objectives: Become familiar with PAM-RTM for CATIA V5

simulation solution for the manufacturing process of resin injection through fibrous reinforcements.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of CATIA geometrical tools

and Generative Structural Analysis workbench.

Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the resin injection process and will help you answer the following questions: Which process should I use to make this part? Will I be able to inject this preform? Can I use this resin? Where should I set the injection points? Where should I set the injection lines? What is the injection sequence? What is the pressure? What is the filling time?

Filling of a thick plate: Simulation in PAM-RTM for CATIA V5

Reference: RTM-S-B

Course content: Day 1, AM:


database. Basic surfacic cases: line injection on a plate, central injection

on a plate. How to define the injection and vents boundary conditions. Basic post-processing.

Runners. Remeshing tools demonstration.

Tools to set the permeability principal directions. Opening and closing of injection points and vents.

Air entrapment.

Day 1, PM:



Comparison between 2D, 2.5D and 3D cases on the same part (like a T-junction).

VARI



Day 2, AM: Ship-building-oriented Workshop:

VARI Modeling

Reference: RTM-CA-B

Course content: Optional half-day training on CATIA V5 Advanced Meshing

Tools workbench. Optional half day training on CATIA V5 Composite Design

workbench.

1st half-day: Presentation of the CATIA V5 philosophy: generative

modeling, associativity.

Basic surfacic cases: line injection on a plate, central injection on a plate. How to define the injection and vents boundary

conditions. Basic post-processing.

Opening and closing of injection points and vents.

Air entrapment

Material database Material orientation methods.

2nd half-day:

Overview of advanced features 3D case. Simple LRI (Liquid Resin Infusion) case built from a

multi-layer mesh generated in CATIA. Comparison between 2D, 2.5D and 3D cases on the same part

(like a T-junction).

Non-isothermal simulations: preheating, filling, curing. VARI

3rd half-day:

Link with CPD (the Composite Design module of CATIA V5).

Workshop on automotive, aeronautic or ship building applications.



PAM-FORM for Plastic Applications

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: CAE engineers and designers involved in plastics thermoforming simulation.

Objectives: Perform a data set-up using pre-defined PAM-

FORM macros or macros tailored to the customer’s needs. Participants then learn to

analyze the results of the computation.


Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the thermoforming process and will help you answer the following questions:

Which process should I use to make this part? Which thickness to select? Which forming temperature and pressure cycle? Where should I place the restraining boards?

PAM-FORM for Trims Applications

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: CAE engineers and designers involved in

plastics thermoforming simulation and interested in trims applications.

Objectives: Perform a data set-up using pre-defined PAM- FORM macros or macros tailored to the customer’s needs. Participants then learn to


Prerequisites: FEA knowledge

Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the thermoforming process and will help you answer the following questions:

Which process should I use to make this part? Can I use this material to make this part? Which thickness to select? Which forming temperature and pressure cycle? How should I set the restraining system?

Reference: FOR-P-B

Pills Tablet Forming

Course content:

Half-day:

Global description of the software capabilities and fields of

applications Description/explanation of the required data

1 day: Data set-up using macros

1 day: Post-processing & results analysis

Half-day:

Macro creation, Manual set-up Open questions

Reference: FOR-T-B

Courtesy: Stankiewicz

Course content:

Half-day: Global description of the software capabilities and fields of

applications Description/explanation of the required data

1 day:

Data set-up using macros 1 day:

Post-processing & results analysis Half-day:

Macro creation, Manual set-up

Open questions



PAM-FORM for Composite Applications

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days


composites thermoforming simulation

Objectives: Perform a data set-up using pre-defined PAM-

FORM macros or macros tailored to the customer’s needs. Participants then learn to


Prerequisites: Good FEA knowledge

Description: This course focuses on predictive simulation of the

following questions: Which process should I use to make this part? Can I use this stacking sequence? Which forming temperature and pressure cycle? How should I set the restraining system?

Reference: FOR-C-B

Course content:

Half-day:

Global description of the software capabilities and fields of applications

Description/explanation of the required data 1 day:

Data set-up using macros

1 day: Post-processing & results analysis

Half-day: Macro creation, Manual set-up

Open questions

Flap Rib Forming Courtesy of the Design and Production of Composite Structures,

Delft University of Technology.



Sheet Metal Forming

PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value Chain

Level: Basic

Duration: 2-5 days (depending on options)

Audience: CAE engineers, model designers, and

experienced manufacturing engineers involved in the stamping process

Objectives: Learn to perform a stamping simulation using

the PAM-STAMP 2G complete stamping solution which covers the entire tooling process, from quotation and die design to

formability and try-out validation.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the stamping process and of CAE software

Description: This course focuses on the basic theoretical background for PAM-STAMP 2G (element types, material data,

boundary and initial conditions, contact definition …) and the practical aspects of stamp model creation (draw design, simulation). Participants learn to prepare models, run simulations, and evaluate results via the PAM-STAMP 2G Graphical User Interface (PAM-

DIEMAKER, PAM-QUIKSTAMP, and/or PAM-AUTOSTAMP).

Course content:

Mandatory section (1 day):

Basic FEM (Finite Element Method) theory

Description of PAM-STAMP 2G modules and options Graphical User Interface

File system description

Demo: full stamp value chain

Option 1: PAM-DIEMAKER module (1 day) Introduction to PAM-DIEMAKER for rapid die design

Importing the surface and/or FE mesh data

Meshing with DeltaMesh and cleaning

Part preparation: tipping, flanges, holes,… Geometry definition for the blank-holder

Addendum definition (standard or user-defined profiles)

Exporting the data in IGES/VDA format

Hands-on exercises: o Standard example

o Symmetrical construction unit o Flange on compressor rods

o Open head o Internal compressor rods

o Re-engineering o Geometry adjustment

o Discussion, Q&A


Material Models in PAM-STAMP 2G (STA-M-A)

Reference: STA-B

Courtesy: Daimler AG

Option 2: PAM-QUIKSTAMP module (1 day) Introduction to PAM-QUIKSTAMP for fast feasibility

assessment General Section: GUI particularities

Poor/Good mesh quality, multistage

Data setup

Simple examples Results analysis (wrinkles, cracks, FLD…)

Scripting and Reporting

PAM-DIEMAKER / PAM-QUIKSTAMP iterations

Discussion, Q&A

Option 3: PAM-AUTOSTAMP module (2 days) Introduction to PAM-AUTOSTAMP simulation for production

validation General Section: GUI particularities

Inputs, contacts, multistage

Data setup

Simple examples Results analysis (wrinkles, cracks, FLD…)


Blank redesign and drawbead, process improvements

Trimming Springback computation (data setup, results evaluation)

Discussion, Q&A

Advanced Springback Modeling and Die Compensation in PAM-STAMP 2G (STA-SB-A) Superplastic Forming in PAM-STAMP 2G (STA-SP-A)

Die Design and Inverse Module in PAM-STAMP 2G (STA-DD-I)



PAM-TUBE 2G: Full Value Chain Level: Basic

Duration: 2-4 days (depending on options)

Audience: CAE engineers, part designers, tool designers,

and experienced manufacturing engineers involved in the tube forming process and formability validation and optimization

Objectives: Learn to simulate various tube forming

processes, including process design and setup using PAM-TUBE 2G, the latest product in the

ESI stamping simulation line, dedicated to tube bending and hydroforming processes.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the tube forming process

and of CAE software

Description: This course focuses on the basic theoretical background for PAM-TUBE 2G (element types, material data,

boundary and initial conditions, contact definition …) and on the

practical aspects of tube model creation (process design, simulation). Participants learn to prepare models, run simulations, and evaluate results via the PAM-TUBE 2G Graphical User Interface (PAM-TUBEMAKER, PAM-INVERSE, and/or PAM-AUTOSTAMP). Training covers different methods to simulate Tube bending and Tube Hydroforming processes.

Hands-on practice throughout the course.

Course content:

Mandatory section (1 day):

Basic FEM (Finite Element Method) theory Description of PAM-TUBE 2G modules and options

Graphical User Interface

Meshing with DeltaMesh

File system description Demo: full tube forming chain

Tube Bending (1 day)

Introduction to tube bending simulation with PAM-TUBE 2G

Introduction to tube bending process design with PAM- TUBEMAKER

Introduction to PAM-INVERSE

Hands-on exercise: create simple bend case Hands-on exercise: Variation study to learn the influence of

different parameters Hands-on exercise: multi-bending case

Hands-on exercise: coupling with tube hydroforming

Evaluation of the simulation results of each individual exercise

Discussion, Q&A

Option 1: Hydroforming (1 day) Introduction to hydroforming simulation with PAM-TUBE 2G

Introduction to hydroforming process design with PAM-

TUBEMAKER

Reference: STA-T-B

Courtesy: Corus

Hands-on exercise: simple part design

Hands-on exercise: more advanced part design

Hands-on exercise: coupling with tube bending

Evaluation of the simulation results of each individual exercise Discussion, Q&A

Option 2: PAM-AUTOSTAMP advanced options Stamp Toolkit (1 day)

PAM-AUTOSTAMP presentation & GUI

Inputs, contacts, multistage

Data setup

Results analysis (wrinkles, cracks, FLD..) Process improvements


Weldline

Stamp Toolkit Build macro for tube bending

Build multi-stage macros for multi-bending

Build macro for hydroforming Use macros for multi-stage processes

Discussion, Q&A

Suggested Next Course: Material Models in PAM-STAMP 2G (STA-M-A) Please refer to the annual calendar or contact your nearest ESI office for further information and to register for this course (see back cover).


Material Models in PAM-STAMP 2G Reference: STA-M-A Level: Advanced

Duration: 2-3 days

Audience: CAE engineers, model designers, and experienced manufacturing engineers involved in the stamping process

Objectives: Understand the theory and the formulation of algorithmic problems in order to carry out

formability assessment studies with the PAM- STAMP 2G complete stamping solution. PAM-STAMP 2G thinning simulation of a side panel

Courtesy: Audi Prerequisites: Course: PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value

Chain (STA-B) - Mandatory day + PAM- AUTOSTAMP (3 days), or equivalent

experience

Course content:

Introduction (model types, stress and strain measures) FEM basics

Yield Criteria (Characterization tests, simple calibration

procedures) Isotropic Hardening and Strain Rate Models

Kinematic hardening models (Characterization tests, simple

calibration procedures)

Fracture Models (Stress and strain FLD’s, Keeler Model, instability models, integral fracture models)

Plasticity algorithms

User Material Interface Simulation-based calibration (Optimization algorithms, PAM-

OPT) Plastic Instability (Instability and relation to FLC, Hill theory of

plastic instability, Theory of Marciniak-Kuczynski, Instability

model of material 128)

Demonstrations and practical exercises throughout the course.

Advanced Springback Modeling and Die Compensation in PAM-STAMP 2G Reference: STA-SB-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day

Audience: CAE engineers, model designers, and experienced manufacturing engineers involved

in the stamping process

Objectives: This course aims at mastering the die compensation methodology, including

upgrading the CAD model to reduce springback and maximize the stamping

process.

Prerequisites: Course: PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value Chain (STA-B) - Mandatory section + PAM-

AUTOSTAMP (3 days), or equivalent

experience Springback simulation of a rear fender Courtesy: Jaguar Cars

Course content:

Rules of springback data setup Trimming Springback computation (data setup, results evaluation) Results analysis Compensation background

Compensation installation and system

Compensation data setup Compensation results analysis

Compensation CAD update (PanelShop )

Discussion, Q&A



Superplastic Forming in PAM-STAMP 2G Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day

Audience: CAE engineers, model designers, and

experienced manufacturing engineers involved in the stamping process

Objectives: This course focuses on simulation in order to optimize die design and the superplastic

forming process.

Prerequisites: Course: PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value Chain (STA-B) - Mandatory section + PAM-

AUTOSTAMP (3 days), or equivalent experience

Reference: STA-SP-A

Course content:

Description of superplastic forming (SPF)

Description of visco-elastic material model Suplerplastic forming data setup procedure with material

closing operation

Suplerplastic forming data setup procedure without material closing operation

Suplerplastic forming result analysis

Recommendations for superplastic forming studies Discussion, Q&A

Physical distance from the superplastic forming (SPF) blank to the form tool, clearly indicating regions which are not fully formed.

Die Design and Inverse Module in PAM-STAMP 2G Level: Intermediate Course content:

Duration: 3 days Double part functionality Symmetrical parts

Reference: STA-DD-I

Audience: CAE and CAD engineers, model designers, and experienced manufacturing engineers involved in the stamping process

Objectives: In this course the participant is introduced to

die design methodology using PAM- DIEMAKER. He/she learns to systematically

identify potential stamping issues on product geometry.

Prerequisites: Course: PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value

Chain (STA-B) - Mandatory section, or equivalent experience

Rolling cylinder functionalities

Exchange part option

Advanced Blankholder modeling (binder sections, non

developable fitting algorithms) Inner Blankholder creation

User defined profiles, flange profiles

Profile import/export Static die opening line manipulations

Gainer functionality

Meshing strategy for small parts (small radii) Re-engineering



Die Design and Inverse Module in PAM-DIEMAKER and PAM-TFA for CATIA V5 Reference: STA-CA-I Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days

Audience: CAE and CAD engineers, model designers, and experienced manufacturing engineers involved

in the stamping process

Objectives: In this course the participant is introduced to die design methodology using PAM-DIEMAKER

for CATIA V5 and PAM-TFA for CATIA V5. He/she learns to systematically identify

potential stamping issues on product

geometry.

Prerequisites: Catia surface quality skills.

Hotforming Seminar

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Audience: CAE engineers, model designers or experienced tooling engineers involved in the

hotforming process.

Objectives: Gain from experts the best practices in hotforming process.

Prerequisites: Basic to good knowledge in hotforming

processes.

Description: In the vehicle industry, press hardening (hotforming) is hotter than ever. It allows forming engineers to achieve contradictory requirements such as lower vehicle weight and improved crash energy management. This two-day course, held in English, is taught by a team of industrial and academic experts. Courses and exercises are also presented by experts from the industry. The Hotforming Seminar spans a wide range of topics from understanding heating and cooling techniques, forming processes, material modeling, to full process simulation. The number of participants is limited to 35, which allows for extensive interaction between participants and lecturers.

For more information, please contact us at: [email protected]

Course content:

PAM-DIEMAKER for CATIA V5

Introduction to PAM-DIEMAKER for rapid die design

Part preparation: tipping, flanges, holes,… Geometry definition for the blank-holder

Addendum definition (standard or user-defined profiles)

Export to PAM-STAMP 2G

Hands-on exercises: o Standard example

o Symmetrical construction unit o Flange on compressor rods

o Open head o Internal compressor rods

o Geometry adjustment o Discussion, Q&A

PAM-TFA (Transparent Formability Analysis)

for CATIA V5

o Setting up inverse calculation o Unflanging/unfolding simulation

o Analysis of simulation results

Reference: STA-HTF-A

Course content:

Day 1:

Opening

Material for press hardening

Feasibility Study/Simulation methodology Heating Process

Blanks and Handling of Heated Material

Material for Dies

Day 2:

Press Requirements

Unloading/Stacking

Line Control

Measurement and Validation Discussion, Q&A

Outlook and Perspectives

Courtesy: AP&T




PAM-STAMP 2G for the Automotive Industry (Group Learning)

Duration: 6 months (may vary)

Audience: CAE engineers, model designers, and experienced manufacturing engineers involved

in the stamping process. This training is designed for new PAM-STAMP 2G users from an automotive manufacturing company.


Objectives: Our experienced support engineers will turn your team of engineers into proficient PAM- STAMP 2G users, with advanced and

specialized knowledge in the area(s) of your choice.

Course content:

The training is spread out over a period of 6 months, in the

following way:

Phase 1 We start with an intense 5-day on-site training course covering the full stamp value chain; we present the theory behind PAM- STAMP 2G and a global overview of the code with practical

exercises. The objective of this session is to make the participant familiar with a standard stamping simulation.

Reference: STA-GRP

Phase 2 Following this training, users are given basic to advanced practice exercises to be completed over a period of 6 months (this may vary according to your preference). Our technical support team is available during this time to answer questions and offer their expertise.

Phase 3 This second 5-day customized training course is applied to an

industrial test case (from die design to die compensation) provided by you at least one month prior to the course (to allow for

preparation time). During this week of training, we address advanced subjects and focus on your specific industrial needs.

Phase 4 (optional) On-demand specialist training on a subject of your choice:

Materials

Flanging / Hemming DMP Simulation

Tube bending / Tube hydroforming

Superplastic forming

…

If you're interested in planning a group training course for your company, please contact your nearest training coordinator (see registration

information).


Specialist Training Sessions

These courses are designed to answer specific needs of intermediate and advanced PAM-STAMP users. Course content is variable and adjusted to customers’ needs. Note: training can be provided on subjects that are not listed here. Please contact your local ESI sales agent for more information.

PAM-STAMP 2G: Flanging, Hemming Reference: STA-FL-I

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days

Description: This course explains the methodology of flanging and hemming simulation and how to optimize the die design and the process in such cases.

PAM-STAMP 2G: Hotforming Reference: STA-HF-I

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 1 day

Prerequisites: Course: PAM-STAMP 2G: Full Stamp Value Chain (STA-B) - Mandatory section + PAM-AUTOSTAMP (3 days), or equivalent experience

Description: This course explains how to setup, run and evaluate hotforming parts using PAM-STAMP 2G.

PAM-STAMP 2G: Advanced Process Simulation Reference: STA-PR-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days


Description: This course explains the methodology of bending CAM, tailored blank and double blank simulations and how to optimize

the die design and the process in such cases.

PAM-STAMP 2G: Advanced Stamp Toolkit Reference: STA-ST-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day


Description: 1 day to use efficiently the advanced Stamp Toolkit, the PAM-STAMP 2G data setup macro tool.

PAM-STAMP 2G: Advanced Surface Defects Reference: STA-SD-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day


Description: In order to detect precisely with PAM-STAMP 2G where defects could appear, it is important to follow several simulation rules. This course presents them and shows you how to validate these defect zones.


Welding & Heat Treatment

Case and Through Hardening Reference: SWD-HC-B Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Designers and heat treatment practitioners, analysts

Objectives: Learn to analyze heat treatment quality, distortion and residual stresses for case and through hardened designs.

Prerequisites: Understanding of Heat Treatment Engineering

Description: Participants learn to simulate heat treatment quality, distortion and residual stresses of case and through hardened designs. This course is for practitioners and analysts.

Course content:

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh, Sysweld) Meshing of heat treated applications Understand heat treated material and computed results Simulate heat treatment quality, distortion and residual stresses of case and through hardened designs

Courtesy: INA

Induction Heat Treatment Simulation Reference: SWD-HI-B Level: Basic

Duration: 4 days

Audience: Heat treatment analysts

Objectives: Learn to analyze heat treatment quality, distortion and residual stresses for induction hardened designs

Prerequisites: Understanding of Heat Treatment Engineering and basic simulation engineering.

Description: Participants learn to simulate heat treatment quality, distortion and residual stresses of induction heat treated designs. This course is for analysts.

Course content: Courtesy: EFD

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh, Sysweld) Mesh heat treated applications Understand heat treated material and computed results Simulate heat treatment quality, distortion and residual stresses of induction heat treated designs



Weld Distortion Engineering - Shrinkage Method Reference: SWD-WD-B Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days

Audience: Engineers involved in weld design, weld planning and weld manufacturing processes

Objectives: Learn to carry out distortion engineering for complex and large structures

Prerequisites: Understanding of weld engineering

Description: Participants learn to simulate welding distortion with the Weld Planner. This course is for practitioners.

Course content:

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh (1 day), Weld Planner and Visual-Viewer) Distortion engineering for welded specimen Distortion engineering for large welded industrial designs

Suggested Next Course: Weld Quality and Residual Stress Engineering (SWD-WQ-B)

Weld Distortion Engineering - Local Global Method Level: Basic

Duration: 4 days

Audience: Engineers involved in weld design, weld

planning and weld manufacturing processes

Objectives: Learn to carry out distortion engineering for complex and large structures


Description: Participants learn to simulate welding distortion with PAM-ASSEMBLY. This course is for practitioners.

Course content:

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh (1 day), Visual Local

Model Advisor and PAM-ASSEMBLY) Distortion engineering for welded specimen

Distortion engineering for large welded industrial designs

Suggested Next Course: Weld Quality and Residual Stress Engineering (SWD-WQ-B)

Reference: SWD-WA-B

Courtesy: GM



Weld Quality and Residual Stress Engineering Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Engineers involved in welding manufacturing processes

Objectives: Learn to carry out weld quality and stress

engineering


Description: Participants learn to simulate weld quality and residual stresses for single pass welded designs. This course is for practitioners.

Course content:

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh, Visual-Weld, Visual-

Viewer) Learn to mesh welded designs

Understand welded material and computed results

Multipass Welding Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days

Audience: Engineers involved in welding manufacturing

and residual stress assessment

Objectives: Learn to determine distortion and analyze weld quality and residual stresses for

multipass welding

Prerequisites: Understanding of weld engineering and basic simulation engineering. Course: Weld Quality

and Residual Stress Engineering (SWD-WQ-B)

Description: Participants learn to simulate weld quality and residual stresses for multipass welded designs. This course is for practitioners and analysts.

Spot Welding Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Engineers involved in spot welding manufacturing processes

Objectives: Learn to determine distortion and analyze

weld quality, stresses and temperature impact for spot welding

Prerequisites: Understanding of weld engineering and basic

simulation engineering

Description: Participants learn to simulate weld quality and residual stresses for spot welded designs. This course is for practitioners and analysts.

Reference: SWD-WQ-B

Courtesy:AK

Simulate weld quality and residual stresses of welded specimen Simulate weld quality and residual stresses of welded industrial

designs

Reference: SWD-WU-B

Courtesy: Serco

Course content:

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh, Sysweld)

Mesh multipass applications Understand welded material and computed results

Simulate weld quality and residual stresses of welded specimen

Simulate weld quality and residual stresses of welded industrial

designs

Reference: SWD-WO-B

Courtesy: EC project IMPACT consortium

Course content:

Learn to use the software (Visual-Mesh, Sysweld)

Understand welded material and computed results

Simulate weld quality and residual stresses of spot welds




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Introduction to 3D Electromagnetic Analysis with PAM-CEM/FD Reference: CEM-FD-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Try-out experts in Electromagnetics; EMC engineers, designers and specialists

Objectives: Getting started with the PAM-CEM/FD tool, an efficient, fast and predictive solution for the analysis of various electromagnetic problems occurring with fully realistic models.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Finite-Difference Time- Domain (FDTD) technique

Description: Overview and demonstration of the numerical process Course content: through several application cases, from simple test cases to fully

realistic industrial models: CAD data management, with dedicated modeling and FD meshing stages, wired structures (Antennas and Cable Networks) management, loading and exciting conditions, EMS coupling procedure (see also: “Immunity of on-board Electronics”). Realistic examples of industrial applications are used throughout the training course.

Introduction to PAM-CEM Simulation Suite Background: 3D FDTD formalism Overview of the Computational Process Pre-processing stage and 3D mesh generation

PAM-CEM/FD computations

Post-processing (generic & dedicated features) Typical industrial applications with Q&A sessions

User-defined examples (2 additional days)

Suggested Next Course: Immunity of on-board Electronics with PAM-CEM Simulation Suite (CEM-IM-A)

Electromagnetic Phenomena along Cable Networks using CRIPTE

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Try-out experts in Electromagnetics; EMC engineers, designers and specialists managing

Cable Networks

Objectives: Getting started with CRIPTE, an efficient, fast

and predictive solution for the analysis of industrial electromagnetic problems occurring

with Cable Networks.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and experience in the theory

of Multiconductor Transmission Lines (MTL).

Description: Overview and demonstration of the numerical process Course content:

Reference: CEM-CP-B

Courtesy: RENAULT

through several models, from simple lines to fully realistic industrial

networks: 3D modeling with the related CAD data management, electrical schematic, computation of Line Parameters, loading and exciting conditions, EMS coupling procedure (see also: “Immunity of on-board Electronics”). Realistic examples of industrial applications are used throughout the training course.

Introduction to PAM-CEM Simulation Suite Background: Multiconductor Transmission Lines, BLT equation Overview of the Computational Process

Pre-processing stage (modeling and CAD data management, characterizing the network, exciting and loading conditions, 3D/MTL coupling procedures) CRIPTE computations, output results

Typical industrial applications with Q&A sessions User defined examples (2 additional days)

Suggested Next Course: Immunity of on-board Electronics with PAM-CEM Simulation Suite (CEM-IM-A)



Immunity of on-board Electronics with PAM-CEM Simulation Suite

Level: Advanced

Duration: 4 days

Audience: EMC engineers from Automotive, Railways, or Aeronautics industries, as well as Electronics

and Telecommunications

Reference: CEM-IM-A

Objectives: Perform efficient and predictive Virtual Testing of Electromagnetic Susceptibility (EMS) issues

occurring at the level of on-board electronic devices.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of various classical numerical techniques (such as Finite-Difference in Time-

Domain, Multiconductor Transmission Lines, etc.), related numerical features (3D CAD data

management, modeling and meshing stages, Cable Networks). Required: Basic experience in PAM-CEM Simulation Suite (or equivalent)

Description: Management of Electromagnetic Susceptibility (EMS) issues occurring when integrating electronic devices in their 3D

operating environment. All steps of the numerical process are covered: CAD data management, dedicated modeling and meshing stages, Cable Networks management and loading conditions, EMS coupling procedure (networks exciting conditions from 3D Maxwell PAM-CEM/FD computations), etc. Realistic industrial automotive applications are used throughout the training course. Other industrial fields are discussed: Defense and Aeronautics, Telecommunications and Electronics, etc.

Course content:

The need for Virtual Testing (EMC regulations)

Introduction to PAM-CEM Simulation Suite

Overview of the Computational Process

Step-by-step presentation, demonstration and training Typical Automotive and Aeronautics applications

Other industrial sectors (Defense, Telecommunications,

Electronics, etc.) Discussion; Q&A

The Virtual Test Antenna with PAM-CEM Simulation Suite

Level: Advanced

Duration: 3 days

Audience: EMC engineers dealing with simulation in Automotive or Railways, Telecommunications

and Electronics, etc.

Objectives: Performing realistic PAM-CEM/FD models of

slant wired antennas.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the FDTD method (Finite-

Difference in Time-Domain), experience with

EMC testing

Description: With the aim of improving the predictability and the

accuracy of numerical simulations, this course focuses on the realistic management of emitting and/or receiving devices as used

for EMC testing. Course content:

Reference: CEM-AN-A

Through PAM-CEM/FD (Finite-Difference Time-Domain) applications

dealing with log-periodic and biconical antennas, all stages of the computational process are reviewed: slant wires modeling, device characterization (Antenna Factor, Radiation Patterns, and input

impedance), calibration and full modeling, etc. Special attention dedicated to the PAM-CEM/FD management of

slant wires and wired loops when targeting Virtual Testing.

The need for Virtual Testing (EMC regulations)

Introduction to PAM-CEM Simulation Suite Overview of the PAM-CEM/FD Computational Process Step-by-step presentation, demonstration and training Typical applications

Discussion; Q&A



Getting Started with Visual-CEM

Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days

Audience: EMC engineers, specialists and experts aiming at getting a deeper insight in electromagnetic

phenomena through numerical simulation

Objectives: Getting started with the Visual-CEM package, the next generation of tools in Computational

Electromagnetics (modeling, CAD import and management, meshing, and post-processing).

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Finite-Difference Time- Domain (FDTD) technique.

Description: All steps of the computational process are illustrated through various realistic examples, from CAD data importation to post-processing through triangular and/or sugarcubes meshing. This training course is relying on the VISUAL solution featuring dedicated modules integrated within a unified environment and specialized in modeling and meshing purposes (Visual-Mesh), EM dedicated features (Visual-CEM) or post-processing (Visual-Viewer). Many realistic applications are used throughout this course, dealing with various industrial fields such as Automotive, Aeronautics and Defense, Electronics, etc.

RADAR Cross Section of Complex Targets

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Audience: EMC engineers aware of numerical simulation and willing to improve their experience and/or

expertise in RADAR Cross Section.

Objectives: Performing RCS computations of 3D realistic

models with the related analysis.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Finite-Difference Time- Domain (FDTD) technique; Physical Optics.

Description: All steps of the RADAR Cross Section computational process are illustrated through various examples, from CAD data management to results post-processing through triangular and/or sugarcubes meshing. The 3D Maxwell procedure is detailed through several applications relying on the use of the PAM-CEM/FD product (Finite-Difference in Time-Domain), and dealing with Aeronautics or Defense (Navy). Special attention is paid to the management of high frequency ranges (Physical Optics), as well as to standard techniques aiming at controlling and/or reducing RCS values.

Reference: CEM-VC-B

Course content:

Introduction to PAM-CEM Simulation Suite

Overview of the Computational Process

Modeling and meshing (Visual-Mesh) Specifying EM dedicated features (Visual-CEM)

Post-processing stage (Visual-Viewer)

Typical industrial applications

Discussion; Q&A

Reference: CEM-RA-A

Course content:

Introduction to PAM-CEM Simulation Suite Overview of the full RCS Computational Process

Step-by-step presentation, demonstration and training

Typical Aeronautics & Defense applications

Discussion; Q&A



Fluid Dynamics

CFD-FASTRAN Introduction for Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Applications Reference: CFD-F-B Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Engineers and physicists wishing to use computational fluid dynamics for their applications

Objectives: Learn the basic features and operation of the CFD-FASTRAN suite of tools, the leading CFD

software for aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic applications. Leave the class with your own simulation ready to run!

Prerequisites: -

Description: This course presents the CFD-FASTRAN Graphical

User Interface and Solver, as well as the pre-processor CFD-GEOM and post-processor CFD-VIEW. Other topics such as CFD-VisCART (adaptive Cartesian mesh generation system), Parallel Processing, etc. are discussed based on class interest.

Course content:

Day 1, AM: CFD-GEOM

Introduction

Geometry Construction Geometry Creation Tools

Manipulation of Entities

Structured Grid Generation

Journaling and Scripting Hands-On CFD-GEOM Demo Tutorial

Unstructured Grid Generation

Hands-On CFD-GEOM Demo Tutorial CFD-GEOM Tips and Tricks

CFD-GEOM Tutorials: Choose from over 30 Tutorials

Day 1, PM: CFD-VIEW

Introduction to Post-Processing

Visualization tools Analysis features

CFD-VIEW Tutorials

Location: Huntsville, AL, USA

Day 2, AM: CFD-FASTRAN Introduction

Theory

o Governing Equations o Closure Models

o Turbulence Modeling o Numerical Features

o Grid Features/Types o Chimera Approach

o Moving Body Capabilities

Day 2, PM: CFD-FASTRAN Tutorials

Simulation of Turbulent Flow past a NACA 0012 Airfoil

Simulation of Turbulent Flow past a NACA 0012 Airfoil using Chimera Grid

Unsteady Simulation of Missile Staging using 6DOF motion

models Supersonic Flow over a Blunt Body with Chemical Reaction

Simulation of Missile Aerodynamics using Parallel Computing

Day 3: One-on-One with Customer Issues/Problems, and Interaction with CFD-ACE+ Developers if needed We encourage customers to send problem descriptions and/or sketches to ESI at least one week prior to the training. This will facilitate the setup of your cases on this open day of training, and allow us to arrange meetings if necessary with ESI developers to discuss specific capabilities and modeling issues.



CFD-ACE+ Introduction for Fluid Dynamics and Multiphysics Level: Basic Day 2, AM:

CFD-GEOM:

Reference: CFD-A-B

Duration: 4 days

Audience: Engineers and physicists wishing to use computational fluid dynamics for their

applications

Objectives: Learn the basic features and operation of the CFD-ACE+ suite of tools, the most advanced

CFD and Multiphysics software. Leave the class with your own simulation ready to run!

Prerequisites: -

Description: This course presents the CFD-ACE Graphical User Interface and the Solver, as well as the pre-processor CFD-GEOM, the post-processor CFD-VIEW, and the simulation manager SimManager. Other topics such as CFD-VisCART (adaptive Cartesian mesh generation system), Parallel Processing, Scripting, User Subroutines, etc. are introduced based on class interest.

Course content (*):

Day 1, AM: Introduction to Multi Disciplinary Modeling

ESI Product Overview

CFD-ACE+ and CFD-ACE-GUI o CFD-ACE+ Modules

o Unique Attributes of CFD-ACE+ o Theory: General Transport Equation and Numerical

Methods o Tour of Graphical User Interface

o Hands On CFD Demo Case: Problem Statement, GUI Setup, Solution Generation, Post-Processing with CFD-

VIEW Day 1, PM:

o Hands-on Multi-Physics Demo Case: Problem

Statement, GUI Setup, Solution Generation, Post- Processing with CFD-VIEW

o CFD-ACE+ Tutorials: Choice from over 40 Tutorials o CFD-VIEW Tutorials


CFD-ACE+ User Subroutines (CFD-AU-IW)

CFD-ACE+ Scripting (CFD-AS-IW)

o Introduction o Geometry Construction Tools

o Structured Grid Generation Procedure o Journaling

o Hands-On CFD-GEOM Demo Tutorial Day 2, PM:

o Unstructured Grid Generation Procedure o Hands-On CFD-GEOM Demo Tutorial

o CFD-GEOM Tips and Tricks o CFD-GEOM Tutorials: Choice from over 30 Tutorials

Day 3, AM: CFD-GEOM Scripting

o Introduction to Python Language o CFD-GEOM Python Modules

o Sample CFD-GEOM Script o Journaling in CFD-GEOM

Simulation Manager (SimManager)

o Introduction and Overview o Parametric Wizard o Optimization Wizard

o SimManager Scripting o SimManager Tutorials

Day 3, PM:

CFD-ACE+ User Subroutines: Introduction, Uses, Features, Hands On Demo Case, User Subroutine Tutorials

Parallel Processing (if requested)

CFD-VisCART (if requested) CFD-Micromesh (if requested)

CFD-Toolkit

DTF Utilities

Day 4: One-on-One for Customer Issues/ Problems, and Interaction with CFD-ACE+ Developers if needed We encourage customers to send problem descriptions and/or sketches to ESI at least one week prior to the course. This will facilitate the setup of your cases on this open day of training, and allow us to arrange meetings if necessary with ESI developers to discuss specific capabilities and modeling issues.

(*) The course content can be customized according to the participants

Location: USA: Detroit, MI; Huntsville, AL and Santa Clara, CA. Europe: Essen, Germany and Rungis, France



CFD-ACE+ User Subroutines (Web-based) Level: Intermediate

Duration: 4 Hours (2 days; 2 hours/day)

Audience: CFD-ACE+ users who wish to expand their

skills

Objectives: Learn the uses and implementation details of user subroutines through a combination of

demos and examples

Course content:

Day 1: Introduction

Uses

Integer Indices User Access Routines

Variable Names

Implementation

Example User Subroutine

Reference: CFD-AU-IW

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of CFD-ACE+ tools Course: CFD-ACE+ Introduction for Fluid Dynamics and Multiphysics (CFD-A-B)

Description: Training covers how user subroutines work, how to compile, programming practices, and examples.

This course is taught exclusively online. This means you don’t need to leave your office to experience the training! There is ample time to consult with instructors regarding particular simulation needs.

Registration and information at: www.esi-cfd.com

CFD-ACE+ Scripting (Web-based)

Level: Intermediate


Audience: CFD-ACE+ and CFD-FASTRAN users who wish to expand their skills

Objectives: Learn the uses and implementation details of scripting through a combination of demos and

examples for performing automated simulations.

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of CFD-ACE+ tools Course: CFD-ACE+ Introduction for Fluid Dynamics and Multiphysics (CFD-A-B)

Description: The CFD-ACE+ Scripting course is an excellent way to learn about the features and capabilities of scripting. Scripting will allow you to automate the process of geometry and grid generation, case setup, running and visualizing results. It is also a great tool to perform parametric studies and optimization, and to put CFD-ACE+ in production mode.

Training covers how scripting works for CFD-ACE+ products, the Graphical Use Interface and solver, CFD-VIEW and SimManager. We present example scripts to elucidate concepts and provide tips to use scripting efficiently. This course is taught exclusively online. This means you don’t need to leave your office to experience the training! There is ample time to consult with instructors regarding particular simulation needs.


o User defined output

o Homework User Subroutine

Day 2: Review of Homework

Example User Subroutines o User defined boundary condition

o User defined property o User defined source: Heat source, Species source

o User defined initial condition Troubleshooting Tips

Reference Material

o User defined time step size o User defined grid motion

o User defined output to DTF file

Reference: CFD-AS-IW

Course content:

Day 1: Introduction

o Capabilities

o Scripting Applications Journaling

Python in CFD-ACE+ CFD-GEOM Scripting

Day 2: CFD-ACE-GUI Scripting

CFD-VIEW Scripting

Batch Scripting General Comments: Tips, References



http://www.esi-cfd.com/


CFD-CADalyzer Introduction for CFD Decision Support (Web-based)


Day 1:

Reference: CFD-C-BW


Audience: Engineers involved in CAD modeling

Objectives: Learn the basic features and operation of CFD-CADalyzer, a coupled design and analysis tool to eliminate the pitfalls associated with

translation between different geometries.

Prerequisites: -

Description: This course covers the basics of CFD-CADalyzer including CAD integration, mesh generation, model setup, and post- processing. CFD-CADalyzer allows CAD engineers and CFD analysts to perform design level analysis with a simple and intuitive interface. This course is taught exclusively online. This means you don’t need to leave your office to experience the training! There is ample time to consult with instructors regarding particular simulation needs.


Modeling Fuel Cells using CFD-ACE+ Level: Advanced

Duration: 1-2 days (depends on customers requests)

Audience: Fuel cell design engineers with a basic

understanding of CFD-ACE+

Objectives: Learn to model, analyze and optimize the fundamental fuel cell components and

systems

Prerequisites: CFD-ACE+ Introduction course or working knowledge of CFD-ACE+ tool

Description: Fuel cells consist of many complex physical processes, such as mass and heat transfer, species transport, and electrochemistry, which must be tightly coupled for modeling purposes. The CFD-ACE+ Advanced Fuel Cell training class provides participants with detailed knowledge for modeling Fuel Cells using CFD-ACE+. The course is a combination of lectures and hands on tutorials.

3D Simulation of Liquid Water Formation and Transport in a PEM Fuel Cell

Introduction to CFD-CADalyzer

o Coupled Design and Analysis o CFD-CADalyzer Features

o CFD-CADalyzer Interaction with CAD Systems Tour of CFD-CADalyzer User Interface

o CAD Import Capabilities o CFD-CADalyzer Layout

o Model Setup Workflow o Visualization Tools

Demonstration: Flow in a Pipe Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics

Numerical Methods

Tutorial 1: Cross Flow in Pipes

Day 2:

Concepts in CFD Advanced Mesh Generation

Importance of the Boundary Layer

Boundary Layer Meshing

Mesh Quality Workshop 1: Cross Flow in Pipes with Boundary Layer Meshing

Mixing Theory

Tutorial 2: Mixing in a Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD)

Reactor Chamber Modes of Heat Transfer

Workshop 2: Mixing and Heat Transfer in a CVD Reactor Chamber

Reference: CFD-FC-A

Temperature on Surface of Solid Parts

Course content:

Introduction on fuel cell technology and processes Comprehensive porous media treatment, including effects on

heat and mass transfer

Heterogeneous reactions within porous media, which includes finite-rate multi-step reactions of arbitrary complexity, both

neutral as well as electrochemical Solution of DC conduction equations (current continuity

equations) both for the pore phase as well as the solid phase of porous media.

Full implementation of Butler-Volmer kinetics.

Implicit coupling between flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, species transport, and electron transport.

Liquid water transport in the membrane (PEMFC)

Location: USA: Huntsville, AL; Detroit, MI and Santa Clara, CA. Europe: Essen, Germany and Rungis, France.

Scheduled on demand.



CFD-ACE+ Plasma Training Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Audience: Mechanical, Chemical and Plasma engineers

with a basic understanding of CFD-ACE+

Objectives: Learn to model real-world plasma discharge/process in a way that is physically proper and numerically attractable

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of CFD-ACE+ tools

Description: This course presents the modeling of Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

reactors with hands-on exercises as well as an introduction to feature scale modeling with CFD-TOPO.

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Overview of Plasma Applications and Modeling

o Plasma types and applications

o Introduction to Plasma Modeling o Basic Equations of the Plasma Fluid Model o Simplification for Inductively Coupled Plasma

o Plasma Gas-Phase Chemistry o Plasma Surface Chemistry

o Diffusivity and Mobility o Neutral Gas Heating by Plasma

o Ion Surface Heating CFD-ACE database

Day 1, PM:

Tutorial 1: CFD-ACE+ Plasma Modeling of 2D CCP Reactor o Problem Type

o Model Options o Volume Conditions

o Boundary Conditions o Initial Conditions o Solver Control

o Output o Run and Monitor

o DTF update through Model.in o View and Analyze results using CFD-VIEW

Discussion and Further Exercises in CCP o Ion Momentum Equation

o Cross-Section Based Electron Collision o Fixed CCP power

Reference: CFD-AP-A

Day 2, AM: Introduction to Kinetic Modeling

o Hierarchy of Transport Models for Electrons o 4-D Fokker-Planck Equation

o CFD-ACE+ Kinetic model definition o Plasma Coefficients by Kinetic

Tutorial 2: Modeling of 2-D Axisymmetric SiO2 Deposition

Process in SiH4/O2/Ar ICP Reactor o Problem Type

o Model Options o Volume Conditions

o Boundary Conditions o Initial Conditions

o Solver Control o Output o Run and Monitor

o DTF update through Model.in o View and Analyze results using CFD-VIEW

Discussion and Further Exercises in ICP

o Thermal Flux Balance BC for Te o Fixed ICP Power o Ion Kinetic Energy + Joule Heating for Gas

Day 2, PM: Introduction to feature Scale Modeling with CFD-TOPO and its Coupling with Reactor Scale

OPEN TIME: Discussions, Q & A Session and work on models provided by the trainees (students are highly encouraged to bring their own cases)

Location: USA: Santa Clara, CA. Europe: Essen, Germany and Rungis, France Scheduled on demand

Aircraft Store Separation Modeling Using CFD-FASTRAN Reference: CFD-FS-A Level: Advanced


Audience: Engineers wishing to expand their knowledge of modeling aircraft store separations

Objectives: Gain a deeper understanding of the motivations, objectives and methodologies of conducting store separation studies

Prerequisites: CFD-FASTRAN Introduction course or working knowledge of CFD-FASTRAN tool

Scheduled on demand

Description: This course presents the modeling of aircraft store separations (rigid-body separations from moving objects in

general). The course is a combination of lectures and hands on tutorials.

Course content:

Methodology for store separation

aerodynamics analysis CFD-FASTRAN’s Chimera Overset

grid methods Using turbulence models for

accurate predictions of the

viscous flow fields


CFD-GEOM for Geometry and Grid Creation Level: Advanced

Duration: 1 day

Audience: CFD-ACE+ and CFD-FASTRAN users.

Objectives: Learn to use efficiently more advanced

features and capabilities of CFD-GEOM for geometry and grid creation.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge using CFD-GEOM tool.

Description: This course covers basic knowledge related to CFD-

GEOM state of the art geometry and grid generation tool: CAD import, CAD cleaning, geometry creation, etc. Extended capabilities,

such as advanced grid generation tools, will be introduced and demonstrated. Participants will get enough time to try the acquired knowledge on tutorials or on their own models.

Course content:

Geometry creation and cleaning

Grid generation Structured, Unstructured, Semi-structured, Hybrid und

Polyhedral meshes Scripting and Journaling

Definition of Boundary and Volume Conditions

Tips and Tricks:

o Level-Editor o Grid Quality Checking

o Grid Visualization o Grid Generation Strategies

Hands on: Tutorials and Trainee’s Models (upon request)

Location: Essen, Germany and Rungis, France.

Scheduled on demand.

Modeling CVD/Thin Film Process using CFD-ACE+ Level: Advanced


Audience: Mechanical, Chemical and Plasma engineers with a basic understanding of CFD-ACE+

Objectives: Learn to accurately model processes involving flow, heat transfer, radiation and gas phase volume and surface reactions.

Prerequisites: CFD-ACE+ Introduction course or working knowledge of CFD-ACE+ tool

Description: This course presents the modeling of CVD/Thin Film

process in a true multiphysics environment. Participants learn to model all aspects of flow, heat transfer (all modes), chemistry (gas phase and surface) and electro-physics and gain deeper Course content:

Reference: CFD-G-A

Reference: CFD-CVD-A

understanding on coupled phenomena. Combining lectures and hands on tutorials, the course helps users performing an optimized thin

film process design.

Scheduled on demand

Theoretical background on fluid flow, heat transfer, species

transport Effective use of comprehensive database for correct and quick

setup of the problems Best modeling practices of radiative heat transfer, multi component species transport associated with gas and surface reaction


Automotive Underhood Modeling using CFD-VisCART/CFD-ACE+ Level: Advanced


Audience: Automotive engineers with a basic

understanding of CFD-ACE+

Objectives: Learn to accurately model automotive underhood/underbody.

Prerequisites: CFD-ACE+ Introduction course or working

knowledge of CFD-ACE+ tool

Description: This advanced course presents the whole process to model automotive underhood from the mesh generation to the

post-processing. Both front end flow and underhood/underbody thermal simulation are covered. Best practices for rapid and accurate modeling of complex automotive underhood models using

CFD-VisCART and CFD-ACE+ are explained and practiced during hands-on sessions. The course is a combination of lectures and

hands on tutorials.

Course content:

Overview of CFD-VisCART and CFD-ACE+ capabilities

Mesh generation

Fluid and thermal simulation Best practices for rapid and accurate modeling of complex

automotive underhood models

Post-processing

Scheduled on demand

Reference: CFD-U-A


PAM-FLOW Introduction for Aerodynamics Analysis

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: Engineers and wind tunnel specialists wishing to use CFD for aerodynamics analysis

Objectives: Learn the basic features of the PAM-FLOW package and apply it to an aerodynamics example

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of fluid dynamics and turbulence modeling

Description: This course presents the different components of the PAM-FLOW package: PRE-FLOW GUI, Pam-GEN3D mesh generator,

PAM-FLOW solver and POST-FLOW post-processor.

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Introduction

Theory background of PAM-FLOW

Advancing Front method in PAM-GEN3D

Day 1, PM: PRE-FLOW Geometry import Day 3, AM: POST-FLOW

Reference: CFD-P-B

Courtesy: Wilhelm Karmann Gmbh

Geometry Modeling Results analysis using Post-Flow Domain definition o Global variables Model closure o Aerodynamic coefficients

o Local flow features

Day 2, AM: PRE-FLOW & PAM-GEN3D Day 3, PM: PAM-FLOW Mesh parameters setup o Mesh refinement and adaptation

Boundary layer mesh o Steady and transient switch Source lines o Parallel processing

Surface mesh generation o Discussion Volume mesh generation

o Mesh quality verification o Mesh improvement

Day 2, PM: PRE-FLOW & PAM-FLOW Solver parameters

Boundary conditions Initial conditions Job submission and monitoring o Convergence

o Time step and residual o Mass conservation

Suggested Next Course: Aero-Acoustics using PAM-FLOW (CFD-PA-A)

Upon request, the following training course is also available:

Aero-Acoustics using PAM-FLOW (CFD-PA-A)

As a follow-up to the basic aerodynamics training, we offer an advanced course in aero-acoustics using PAM-FLOW. This course is customized according to the specific application.

Possible applications include: Flow-induced resonance such as in open cavities behaving like Helmholtz resonators: a PAM-FLOW methodology is presented based on the weak compressibility solver for low Mach number flows.

Flow-induced noise on rigid obstacles: an approach based on the Lighthill-Curle analogy is presented to characterize the dipole noise source on rigid surfaces using the unsteady quasi -LES method in PAM-FLOW.

Course duration varies between 2 to 5 days, depending on the user’s experience.

Scheduled on demand


Multiphysics

SYSTUS, Thermal Initiation

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: CAE engineers and designers

Objectives: Get started with thermal applications for SYSTUS, a versatile simulation software for

advanced analysis in mechanics, electrotechnics, and heat transfer.


Description: This course teaches the user to work with the SYSTUS Multiphysics Software environment modules and covers linear thermal problematics.

Courtesy: Comex Nucleaire

Suggested Next Courses: SYSTUS, Advanced Thermal (STS-T-A)

SYSTUS Interface Language/SIL (STS-IL-A or B)

SYSTUS, Advanced Thermal

Level: Advanced

Duration: 3 days


Objectives: Get started with nonlinear thermal concepts

and proceedings using SYSTUS versatile

simulation software for advanced analysis in

mechanics, electrotechnics, and heat transfer.

Prerequisites: Course: SYSTUS, Thermal Initiation (STS-T-B)

Description: This course focuses on nonlinear thermal problematics, including the enthalpic model, thermal shell, and media concepts.

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Introduction and unit system

Nonlinear transient thermal

(presentation) Day 1, PM:

Nonlinear transient thermal (practice)

Reference: STS-T-B

Course content:

Day 1, AM:

SYSTUS architecture presentation

Meshing creation (presentation) Day 1, PM:

Meshing creation (practice)

Day 2, AM: Pre-processing, Analysis, Post-processing modules

Day 2, PM:

Steady linear thermal state (presentation and practice)

Day 3, AM: Transient linear thermal state (presentation)

Day 3, PM: Transient linear thermal state (practice)

Synthesis

Reference: STS-T-A

Day 2, AM: Enthalpic model (presentation

and practice) Day 2, PM:

Medium concept (presentation

and practice) Radiation (presentation and

practice)

Day 3, AM:

Medium Thermal contact Regulation adjustment

(presentation) Day 3, PM:

Regulation adjustment

(practice) Synthesis

Courtesy: Areva



SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days


Objectives: Get started with SYSTUS versatile simulation

software for advanced analysis in mechanics, electrotechnics, and heat transfer.


Description: This course covers various modules of the SYSTUS Multiphysics Software and deals with specific static linear

mechanical problematics.

Courtesy: Flow Control Technologies

Suggested Next Courses: SYSTUS, Nonlinear Mechanics (STS-NL-A)

SYSTUS Interface Language/SIL (STS-IL-A or B)

SYSTUS, Elementary Dynamics (STS-D-I)

SYSTUS, Advanced Dynamics (STS-D-A)

SYSTUS, Nonlinear Mechanics

Level: Advanced

Duration: 3 days

Audience: CAE engineers and designers.

Objectives: Get started with nonlinear mechanical concepts and proceedings with SYSTUS, a

versatile simulation software for advanced analysis in mechanics, electrotechnics, and heat transfer.

Prerequisites: Course: SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics

(STS-SL-B)

Description: This course focuses on nonlinear mechanical problematics, including the concept of large displacements, nonlinear material behavior and contacts principles.

Reference: STS-SL-B

Course content:

Day 1, AM: SYSTUS architecture presentation

Mesh creation (presentation and practice)

Day 1, PM: Mesh creation (practice)

Day 2, AM: Pre-processing, Analysis, Post-processing modules

Day 2, PM: Static Linear Mechanics (presentation)

Day 3, AM:

Static Linear Mechanics (presentation and practice)

SHELL, BEAM finite elements (presentation) Day 3, PM:

SHELL, BEAM finite elements (practice)

Synthesis

Reference: STS-NL-A

Course content:

Day 1, AM:

Introduction to nonlinear mechanical tools Day 1, PM:

Large displacements and large strains concepts Buckling and instability (presentation)

Day 2, AM: Nonlinear SHELL case:

o Large displacements and large strains (practice) o Nonlinear Materials behavior (presentation)

Day 2, PM:

Nonlinear Materials behavior (presentation)

Nonlinear Materials behavior (practice)

Day 3, AM:

Contacts principles (presentation) Day 3, PM:

Contacts principles (presentation and practice)



SYSTUS Interface Language (SIL) Basic

Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day


Objectives: Get started with the SYSTUS Interface

Language (SIL) for SYSTUS, a versatile simulation software for advanced analysis in

mechanics, electrotechnics, and heat transfer.

Prerequisites: Courses: SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics (STS-SL-B) or SYSTUS, Thermal Initiation

(STS-T-B)

Description: This course covers the use of the SYSTUS Interface Language. User is trained to write his/her own procedures and functions in order to automate processing.

SYSTUS Interface Language (SIL) Advanced

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days


Objectives: Acquire advanced knowledge of the SYSTUS Interface Language (SIL) for SYSTUS, a

versatile simulation software for advanced analysis in mechanics, electrotechnics, and

heat transfer.

Prerequisites: Courses: SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics (STS-SL-B) or SYSTUS, Thermal Initiation

(STS-T-B)

Description: This course covers advanced use of the SYSTUS Interface Language. User is trained to write his/her own procedures and functions in order to automate processing. In addition to the contents of the SIL Basic training course, this course covers dialog box and dataset creation, and illustrates this with a process example.

Reference: STS-IL-B

Course content:

Morning:

General presentation,

Environment variable,

Commands, Operators,

Procedures (course, exercises)

Afternoon:

Database access (coordinates, displacements, stresses),

Specific group creation, Specific post-treatment (exercises)

Reference: STS-IL-A

Course content:

Day 1:

General presentation, Environment variable,

Commands,

Operators,

Procedures (course, exercises), Database access (coordinates, displacements, stresses),

Specific group creation,

Specific post-treatment (exercises).

Day 2:

Functions,

Dialogue box creation,

Dataset creation,

Example of a specific process (mesh, computation, post- treatment).



SYSTUS, Elementary Dynamics

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days


Objectives: Get started with the SYSTUS Dynamic module

(versatile simulation software for advanced analysis in mechanics, electrotechnics, and

heat transfer).

Prerequisites: Course: SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics (STS-SL-B)

Description: This course covers the SYSTUS Multiphysics Software Dynamics module and offers an efficient introduction to specific eigen modes computation problematics, complex modes and damping concepts.

Course content:

Day 1, AM: Introduction to structures dynamics

Eigen modes computation

Day 1, PM: Eigen modes computation

Damping and complex modes introduction

Commented examples

SYSTUS, Advanced Dynamics

Level: Advanced

Duration: 5 days


Objectives: Learn to use the SYSTUS Dynamic module

(versatile simulation software for advanced analysis in mechanics, electrotechnics, and

heat transfer).

Prerequisites: Course: SYSTUS, Static Linear Mechanics (STS-SL-B)

Description: This course covers the Dynamics module of the

SYSTUS Multiphysics Software.

Course content:

Day 1, AM:

Introduction to structures dynamics

Eigen modes computation Day 1, PM:

Eigen modes computation Introduction to damping and complex modes

Commented examples

Day 2, AM: Equation presentation

Direct methods (harmonic response)

Modal method

Day 2, PM: Commented examples

Exercises

Reference: STS-D-I

Courtesy: Areva

Day 2, AM: Equation presentation

Direct methods (harmonic response)

Modal method

Day 2, PM: Commented examples

Hands-on exercises

Reference: STS-D-A

Courtesy: Expression Numérique

Day 3, AM: Spectral response

Commented examples

Day 3, PM: Stochastic response

Commented examples

Day 4, AM:

Sensibility and special methods for eigen modes Fluid structure interaction

Day 4, PM: Fluid structure interaction

Modal Synthesis

Exercises

Day 5:

Industrial cases



Vibro-Acoustics

VA One: Basic SEA Training Level: Basic


Audience: Engineers working with noise and vibration applications who wish to acquire basic

knowledge of the VA One SEA module and to gain practical experience with the software.

Objectives: Understand the fundamental theory for

Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) and carry out engineering design and analysis using the VA

One SEA module.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of vibration and acoustics

Description: Combining lectures, demos and hands-on sessions, participants acquire basic knowledge and understanding of SEA, the VA One SEA module, and typical engineering applications.

Course content:

Theory of Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA)

Using VA One to create SEA models o Model building

o Using the Database o Solving and getting results

SEA assumptions and applications

Suggested Next Course: VA One: Advanced SEA Training (SEA-A)

VA One: Advanced SEA Training Level: Advanced


Audience: Engineers actively using Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) in their current work who are

interested in advancing their knowledge of SEA theory and applications.

Objectives: Obtain a deeper understanding of SEA theory

and the formulations implemented in the VA One SEA module. Understand advanced

features and functionality in the software.

Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with the fundamentals of acoustics and vibration.

Previous knowledge and experience of SEA and/or the VA One SEA module (or AutoSEA2)

is desirable.

Suggested course: VA One: Basic SEA Training (SEA-B)

Description: Combining lectures, demos and hands-on sessions, participants acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of SEA and the formulations implemented in the VA One SEA module.

Reference: SEA-B

Courtesy: Alcatel-Alenia

Demonstrations and Tutorials

Hands-on practice sessions

Industry specific applications and Case Studies

Reference: SEA-A

Course content (*):

Vibro-Acoustic systems

The source-path-receiver model

Uncertainty and statistical mechanics Conservation of energy and the SEA equations

Waves, wavenumber and dispersion curves

Wave propagation in 1D, 2D and 3D subsystems

The SEA parameters o Energy storage

o Energy transmission o Energy input and dissipation

Open question and answer session (discussion topics can be requested by participants)

(*) The course content may vary according to the participants.



VA One: FE/BEM Training Level: Basic


Audience: Engineers working with noise and vibration

applications, who wish to acquire basic knowledge and practical experience with the low frequency (FE structure, FE acoustic and

BEM modules) of VA One.

Objectives: Understand the theory of Finite Elements and Boundary Elements and carry out engineering

design and analysis using the low frequency FE/BEM modules of VA One.

Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with the

fundamentals of acoustics and vibrations. Previous knowledge of and experience with

FE/BEM Methods and VA One is desirable but not required.

VA One: Coupled FEA/SEA Training Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Audience: Engineers who wish to better understand mid- frequency problems and analyze structure-

borne and air-borne noise using the Hybrid FE-SEA method.

Objectives: Understand the theory and applications of the

Hybrid FE-SEA method. Carry out mid- frequency engineering design and analysis using the Hybrid FE-SEA module of VA One.

Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with the

Reference: VAO-FE-B

Description: Combining lectures, demos and hands-on sessions, participants acquire basic knowledge and understanding of the low frequency FE/BEM modules of VA One.

Course content:

Vibro-acoustic methods Introduction to the VA One Environment

FE structural subsystems

o Creating FE subsystems o Faces, meshing and remeshing

o Working with internal/external solvers o Solution and data recovery

FE acoustic cavities o Volume meshing

o FE area junctions and mesh projection BEM fluids

o Creating BEM fluids

o Mesh coarsening and shrinkwrapping Overview of VA One solution process

Modeling guidelines, convergence and computational expense Demonstrations and Tutorials

Hands-on practice sessions

Industry specific applications and Case Studies

Reference: VAO-H-A

Description: Combining lectures, demos and practice sessions, participants acquire basic knowledge and understanding of mid- frequency and coupled FEA/SEA problems. Recent applications are reviewed and participants gain hands-on experience with the mid- frequency modules of VA One.

Course content:

Overview of vibro-acoustic methods and applications

o Structural FE, Acoustic FE o BEM

o SEA o Hybrid FE-SEA

The mid-frequency problem

fundamentals of acoustics and vibrations. Suggested courses:

VA One: Basic SEA Training (SEA-B) VA One: FE/BEM Training (VAO-FE-B)

Courtesy: General Motors

Hybrid FE-SEA theory and solution process

Hybrid point, line and area junctions (formulations and applications)

Hands-on sessions: o Structure-borne noise: Hybrid point junctions o Structure-borne noise: Hybrid line junctions o Acoustic radiation: Hybrid area junctions

o Acoustic TL (Transmission Loss): Hybrid area junctions o Built up system

Modeling guidelines when adding SEA acoustics and trim to FE

structural subsystems Modeling guidelines when adding local FE junction details to

existing SEA models Modeling guidelines when creating system level models of noise and vibration for large complex systems Basic theory for Power Injection Methods Hands-on session: Power Injection Methods in VA One



Introduction to Foam Materials Characterization and Analysis in FOAM-X Reference: FOA-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day

Audience: Engineers who wish to better understand and

analyze poro-elastic materials, using state of the art characterization software.

Objectives: Acquire basic knowledge of poro-elastic material modeling. Understand the

characterization process and carry out engineering tasks using FOAM-X, to identify acoustic properties of foam and fiber

materials, from impedance tube Courtesy: Mecanum Inc.

measurements.

Prerequisites: Solid background in acoustics.

Description: Combining lectures, demos and hands-on sessions, participants acquire basic knowledge and understanding of foam material characterization and modeling using FOAM-X.

Course content:

Basics of poro-elasic materials Biot parameters Using FOAM-X for characterization Using the simulation module in FOAM-X Demonstrations and tutorials

Introduction to Foam Materials and Trim Modeling and Analysis in NOVA Reference: NOV-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day

Audience: Engineers who wish to better understand and

analyze poro-elastic materials using NOVA.

Objectives: Acquire basic knowledge of poro-elastic material modeling. Understand the process

and carry out engineering tasks using NOVA, a solution for multi-layered material acoustic

simulation and design.

Prerequisites: Solid background in acoustics.

Description: Combining lectures, demos and hands-on sessions, participants acquire basic knowledge and understanding of foam material modeling and analysis using NOVA.

Course content:

Basics of poro-elasic

materials

Biot parameters

Using the NOVA database

Using NOVA for simulation

Demonstrations and

tutorials

Courtesy: Mecanum Inc


Introduction to VTM - Vehicle Trim Modeling Level: Basic

Duration: 2-3 days

Audience: Engineers working with low frequency noise

and vibration applications involving trimmed materials who wish to acquire basic knowledge and practical experience with VTM.

Objectives: Understand the theory and carry out

engineering tasks with VTM (Vehicle Trim Modeler), to predict the vibro-acoustic coupled

response of a fully trimmed vehicle.

Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with the fundamentals of acoustics and vibrations.

Previous knowledge of and experience with Boundary (BEM) and Finite Element (FEM)

Methods and VTM is desirable but not required.

Description: Combining lectures, demos and hands-on sessions, participants acquire basic knowledge and understanding of trim applications modeling using VTM.

Reference: RAY-V-B

Course content:

Theoretical background for vibro-acoustic problem formulation

Introduction to the numerical BEM & FEM for vibro-acoustic

problems (concepts, terminology, assumptions) Modeling with VTM

Exploration of the VTM modeling concept

Industrial model setup

Courtesy: RENAULT




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Visual-Mesh for 1D, 2D and 3D Element Meshing Reference: VTS-ME-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 2 days

Audience: CAE engineers, designers and model builders

Objectives: Learn to use Visual-Mesh, the complete meshing tool which supports CAD Import, 1D,

2D and 3D meshing and editing features.

Prerequisites: Use of a workstation (Windows and/or UNIX)

Course content:

Day 1: What is Visual-Mesh? General presentation Presentation of the Visual-Mesh Graphical User Interface CAD Functionalities:

o Sketch curve Circle/arc creation o Curve at Intersection, Morph, Extract o Topology and Batch Meshing: definition, advantages,

o Curve trim/split, Merge functionalities, terminology, example 3D Mesh Functionalities:

o Curve drop, Fillet, Extend o 3D Meshing: By node selection, map, sweep, revolve,

o Surface by sweep (drag), revolve (spin), blend (spline) o 3D layered Mesh, tetra mesh, Hexa mesh

o Surface cleanup, offset, Trim, Split o Smooth, element split

Node Functionalities: Quality Check & Correction

o Node menu o Hands-on practice session

o Create, move, replace, drop, align nodes 1D Meshing: on selected curve; on selected shell elements 2D Mesh Functionalities:

o Automatic mesh generation, modifications, transformations

o 2D layered Mesh / Regular Mesh

Visual-Mesh + Visual-SYSTUS + Visual-Viewer Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days


structural analysis

Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Environment for SYSTUS, mainly for meshing with Visual-Mesh

and to introduce Visual-SYSTUS for editing and Visual-Viewer for post-processing.


Courtesy: Comex Nucleaire

Day 2: Advanced meshing practice: hands-on exercises to experience & practice use of all Visual-Mesh features Exercises can be adjusted to customer’s needs on request (please discuss this with your ESI sales agent)

Reference: VTS-MSY-B

Course content:



What is Visual-Mesh? General presentation Day 1, PM: Visual-Mesh

Presentation of the Visual-Mesh Graphical User Interface

CAD Functionalities Node Functionalities

Day 2: Mesh Creation & Mesh Editing

1D Meshing: on selected curve; on selected shell elements

2D Mesh Functionalities:

o Automatic mesh generation, modifications

2D layered Mesh / Regular Mesh o Topology and Batch Meshing: definition, advantages,

functionalities, terminology, example 3D Mesh Functionalities:

o 3D Meshing, 3D layered Mesh, tetra mesh, Hexa mesh

o Smooth, element split Quality Check & Correction

Day 3, AM: Visual-SYSTUS General presentation

Entities Overview

Model setting

Edition and Job Launch Day 3, PM: Visual-Viewer


Animation and Contours display, Video Overlay Curve Operation




Visual-Viewer Post-Processing

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 days

Audience: CAE Analysts, Test Engineers, Designers and

specialists in structural crash and occupant safety

Objectives: Learn to use general CAE post-processing

using Visual-Viewer.


Course content:


o Graphical User Interface o General Layout and Contexts

o Use of Explorer o Mouse Functionality

What is Visual-Viewer? General presentation o Menu Bar Usage, Tool Bar Usage

o Plot and Simulation Layout (Multi-Page/Multi-Pane) Day 1, PM: Visual-Viewer

Animation Control and Contours o Loading Simulations

o Animation options o Contour options (Stress, Strain, Displacements, etc.)

o Model Difference

Reference: VTS-VI-B

o Tracking option

o Synchronize options (Animation, Video and Plots) o Camera option

Section Cuts (Single Model, Overlaid model, Image and Movie capture)

Day 2, AM: Visual-Viewer

Basic Plotting Capabilities o Time-History curve plotting

o Attribute changes o Curve Functions

o Universal ASCII GUI o Injury Number Calculations


Specialty Tools

o Template Creation and reuse (Overlay, Overwrite and Append options)

o Chase Iterations (Overlay and Overwrite) o Curve History o Automated Injury Report

Day 3, AM: Advanced Tools

Curve Macros (Creation of Macros, Using existing Macros, Customer Specific Macros)

Generation of Report (PDF and PPT export, General Report

Preparation, Page Setup and Print Options) Day 3, PM: Visual-Viewer

Customer Specific Exercise

Getting Started with Vdot™ for Smart Process Management

Level: Basic

Duration: 1-3 days

Audience: Managers, planners and team members who

are capturing, managing, or executing best practice process.

Objectives: Learn the basics of the Vdot™ user interface,

be able to define process including information flows, resource requirements and schedule durations, be able to efficiently

execute assigned tasks via prioritized smart task delivery and be able to track projects and

processes via automatic status visibility

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of your organization’s processes

Description: This course is hands-on with the product.

Presentation material and demonstrations will introduce Smart Process Management concepts. Hands-on exercises will reinforce Course content:

those concepts. Initial work with your processes will produce usable

Reference: DOT-B

Vdot™ content for your team. Overview and Demonstration Workbench Familiarization

VdotWeb Familiarization

Defining Processes in Vdot™ Executing Processes in Vdot™

Managing Processes in Vdot™

Modifying Processes in Vdot™ Exercise 1: Create a Simple Process Template Exercise 2: Execute the Template Initial work with your processes



Visual-Process Executive to Capture Best Practices with Process Automation Reference: VTS-PR-B

Level: Basic

Duration: 1 day

Audience: CAE Analysts from OEMs, Suppliers; CAE software users (including Visual-Environment)

Objectives: Get started with Visual-Process Executive; Use

of the Generic Process Templates delivered

with Visual-Process. Introduction to Visual-

Development Toolkit; Demonstration of

modifying a process and building a process

Prerequisites: Previous experience with ESI’s Visual- Environment (mainly Visual-Crash PAM, Visual-Crash RAD or Visual-Crash DYNA). Experienced users of impact simulation software.

Description: This course takes place as a workshop, a combination

of presentations and hands-on exercises.

Course content:

Morning:

Presentation of the Visual-Environment suite

Presentation of Visual-Process Executive Executing a process

o Automatic execution

o Setting stops o Skipping blocks o What is a block, a connector, a sub-process

o Possible non-process operations during process execution

o Context changes during process execution Precise templates description

Possible options (*): o Pedestrian impact

o Interior head impact FMVSS201

Example of a frontal crash simulation setup using Visual-Process Executive

o Side or frontal impact o Roof crush

o Rear Crush o Automated meshing

For each process template:

o Description of the process o Description of the related regulation

o Execution of the process Afternoon:

Short description of all the templates delivered with Visual- Process

Demonstration of Process Building and Modification

o Modifying FMWSS201 process template o Building a process to read, check quality and write FE

model

(*) 2 or 3 process templates can be covered during this day of training. In order to allow for training preparation, please inform the ESI support team which templates you are interested in when you order this training course. The list is not complete; other available templates can be covered upon request. Note: Process templates can be customized by the user under certain conditions.

Suggested Next Course: Visual-Development Toolkit: Process Authoring in Visual-Environment (VTS-PR-A)

Visual-Development Toolkit: Process Authoring in Visual-Environment Reference: VTS-PR-A Level: Advanced

Duration: Depends on usage level and customer needs

Audience: CAE Analysts from OEMs, Suppliers; advanced CAE software users (incl. Visual-Environment)

Objectives: Learn to use the Visual-Development Toolkit

to customize your own processes or integrate your own applications in Visual-Environment.

Prerequisites: Experience with ESI’s Visual-Environment;

Python coding knowledge is necessary

Description: This course is done strictly on-demand. Its contents are entirely customizable. Certain contractual conditions apply.

Course content:

Process concepts

o Process blocks

o Sub Process

o Variables and connections o Execution modes and states Macros

o Recording macros

o Executing macros Simple process building

o Using standard library blocks o Using macro blocks

o Process execution Basic Python programming

o Variables and expressions o Classes and methods Advanced process building o Creating new process block o Creating custom GUI

Integration of 3rd party application



VisualDSS: Collaboration and Simulation Data Management Reference: VTS-DS-B


Duration: 3 days Day 1:

Audience: CAE Analysts from OEMs, Suppliers; CAE

software users; users in charge of preparing models, synchronizing CAD and CAE, or

between different simulation disciplines

Objectives: Learn how to manage your simulation data within a shared multi-disciplinary and

collaborative environment.

Prerequisites: Previous experience with ESI’s Visual- Environment

Description: This course is offered strictly on-demand and can be

customized according the user’s way of managing CAD data.

Introduction, definition of the concepts of VisualDSS Creation of a Master Assembly

Import of connections definitions

Creation and association of multiple meshes to parts Day 2:

Creating Load Case views

Users and access rights management Creating Iteration Models

Automatic Iteration models creation (Visual-Process

Templates) Day 3:

Propagation of design changes from CAD to iteration models

Propagation of engineering changes Exploitation of simulation data with the Web client

Introduction to configuration and customization capabilities.

Propagation of a design change in different iteration models for different simulation disciplines

VisualDSS: Performing Advanced Process and Data Management Operations Reference: VTS-DS-A

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 days

Audience: CAE software super-users; PLM/CAE database

administrators

Objectives: Learn how to use VisualDSS advanced features for process and data management,

how to take benefit of the database environment for day to day or advanced

scenario, how to customize VisualDSS for daily usage.

Prerequisites: Previous experience with ESI Group’s Visual-

Environment and VisualDSS, Python programming

Description: This course is offered strictly on-demand and can be customized according the customer’s Hardware and Software IT backbone.

Course content:

Day 1: Introduction, reminder on VisualDSS concepts and capabilities,

reminder of Python basics Overview of configuration and customization capabilities

User and roles configuration and management

Data schema customization

Automation of customized entities fill in and update

Day 2: Specific PDM import procedure development

Creation of specific meshing request for third party tool or

grid/web service Installation procedure description, prerequisites, main steps

Multi site deployment configuration

Legacy data upload from folders and legacy models reuse



PAM-OPT to Analyze and Optimize your Design

Level: Advanced

Duration: From 2 to 5 days (depends on usage level and

customer needs)

Audience: Engineers using numerical models; advanced CAE software users

Objectives: Design optimization, calibration or stochastic

analysis applied to any numerical model.

Prerequisites: Good skills on the software to be launched by PAM-OPT in batch mode.

Description: This course is a combination of presentations and

hands-on exercises, with theoretical explanations first and then a workshop.

Frontal Crash

Reference: OPT-A

Course content:

The following training modules are offered. A first training will

generally include modules 1, 2 and 3.

1 - Management of launched executable programs Design or Stochastic Parameters related to executable

program launch Data retrievals and data treatments

Parallel calls / remote platforms

2 - Optimization

Needed module: 1 Algorithm explanations

Methodologies; Tests

3 - Stochastic analysis

Needed module: 1 Methodologies; Tests

4 - Robust Design

Needed modules: 1, 2 and 3


5 - Reverse Engineering (Calibration of material characteristics or experimental designs)

Needed modules: 1, 2 and in some cases: 3, 4


For practice exercises, we recommend that you bring your own models. You may already have thought about which parameters and targets will be used.

Visual-OPT: Complete Optimization Solution for CAE

Level: Advanced

Reference: VTS-VO-A

Processors Definition Duration: 1 day

Audience: Engineers using numerical models; advanced CAE software users

Objectives: Design optimization, calibration or stochastic

analysis applied to any numerical model.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding on optimization tools such as PAM-OPT, LSOPT, iSIGHT, etc.

Description: This course is a combination of presentations and

hands-on exercises, with theoretical explanations first and then a workshop.

Course content:

Study techniques

o Optimization

o Design of Experiments o Stochastic

o Macro Recording o Process Templates and Process Blocks o Defining Pre processors

o Defining Solvers o Defining Post Processors

Study setup o Define factors and responses o Define constraints and objectives o Algorithms selection

Running optimizers and job management o Invoking optimization solvers o Parallel calls / remote platforms o Monitoring jobs

o Data retrievals and data treatments Results analysis

o Optimum values

o Study reports


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