Our aim is to collaborate with our customers and to support them in creating a successful business position by leveraging AVL’s unique strengths:
Specialist Engineering Expertise for Large EnginesAVL has played a major role in the development of around 100 large engines (diesel and gas). AVL has the most experienced independent engineer-ing team in the industry, which combined with a unique frontloading process and two single cylinder engine testing systems, enables AVL to design large engines from strategy all the way to production.
Technology Innovation and R&D ToolsHigher product efficiency and quality are dedicated goals for the large engines industry, and AVL achieves these goals with advanced simulation expertise, experimental methods and innovative technologies.
Development, Simulation, Testing and Integration under One RoofAVL is the only engineering company in the world that provides simulation, development, testing and system integration as a “one-stop-shop” competence center.
Industry Knowledge, Market and Application ExpertiseAVL is highly experienced in developing com- petitive products that are optimally tailored to fit targeted markets and applications.
Global PresenceAVL has Engineering Tech Centers in Europe, Asia, North and South America and Australia. Local support is provided with the back-up of an international network of experts and technologies.
AVL LARGE ENGINES. FROM STRATEGY TO PRODUCTION TO FIELD OPERATION.
Multiple Application Environment
• Marinepropulsionandauxiliarypower• Powergenerationandcogeneration• Locomotives
Rapid Technological Evolution• Fuelsystems,turbocharging,
electronic controls, etc. • Superiorsystemintegration
Environmental Sustainability• Reductionofgreenhousegases(GHG)• Compliancewithemissionregulations
Economic ImperativesLife cycle cost balanced for each application• Fuelefficiency• Initialcost• Reliability,availabilityandservicecosts
MARKET DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS
AVL aims to be the industry’s preferred partner throughout the entire life cycle of large engine products – from strategy all the way to production and field operation. Unique synergies deriving from the interaction between AVL’s competences in design, simulation, engineering and testing lead to the following main advantages for customers:• Highflexibility• Creativesolutions• Fastproblemsolving• Lowproductcostsolutions
AVL Business Principles
• Rigorousprojectmanagement,strong customer participation and collaboration
• LeveragetheglobalAVLexperience
AVL Product Portfolio
• Strategicservices:Developingtheproduct/market strategy
• Feasibilitystudy:Technologyselection,basicconcept and layout, manufacturability, supplier identification, cost evaluation, risk assessment
• Designanddevelopment:Fromadvancedsimulation to comprehensive product design
• Testingandvalidation:Fromcomponenttest-ing to engine testing and optimization, from field validation to full production release
• Systemintegration:Integrationofenginewithaftertreatment and complete power systems
• Productsupport:Fieldsupport,troubleshooting,emission reduction, performance improve-ments and adaptation for new applications
AVL APPROACh, AVL PORTFOLIO
Product/market strategy
Feasibilitystudy
Productdevelopment
Mature production
AVL Solution Portfolio
Feasibility Study• Positiontheintendedproductinthe product/marketmatrix
• Developatechnicalfeasibilitystudy• Layouttheproductarchitecture• Establishapreliminarymanufacturing
and sourcing concept
Design and Development• Layoutdesignofcomponentsandsystems• Verificationofdesigninafirststepwith
comprehensive frontloading simulation• Detaileddesign
• Establishmentofmanufacturingstructuresand development of the supply base
• SupportinsourcingandQAforcomponentsand subsystems
• Prototypebuildingsupport• Thermodynamicdevelopmentandmechanical
validation• Assistanceinthefinaliterationbasedonfield
experience
Product Enhancement Services• Enhancementofexistingproductsfornew
applications or for performance improvements• Applicationofadvancedemissiontechnologies
for meeting stricter regulatory limits
FROM FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Inthecurrentverycompetitiveeconomic environment, products must perfectly match the customer’s needs: • Strategicfittothecustomer’sprofileand
to its business objectives• Optimumperformanceattargetedcost
and reliability standards
• Operationandmaintenancepractices tailored to the specific application
• DesignalignedtotheOEMmanufacturingresources
• Technicalsolutionsleveragetheaccessiblesupply chain
Customer Perspective
AVL Strengths
• Highlevelofmarketandapplication knowledge
• Leadingdevelopmentcompetencefor diesel and gas engines
• Advancedvirtualproductdevelopment methodology
• AVLproprietarydevelopmentprocess• Technologyexpertisefromthermodynamics
and combustion to structures, noise and vibrations all the way to complete systems
• Closecollaborationwithcustomersthroughworldwide presence
Customer Benefits
• World-classproductdesigntailoredtothe performance and business goals
• CompetitiveproductwithaclearUSP through highly innovative technologies
• Efficientalignmentoftheproductdesign to manufacturing and supply requirements
• Supportthroughouttheproductlifecycle
AVL Simulation Solutions
The AVL approach is to replace physical prototypes with virtual prototypes by applying frontloading in order to reduce development time and costs. AVL’s simulationworkflowsaddressapplicationtasksthatcoverallaspectsoftheproduct creation process and guide the user through to practical solutions.
Thermodynamics and CFD AVLBOOSTandAVLFIRE® are the industry’s first choice for reliable thermody-namic and combustion simulation and performance prediction. They feature the industry’sonly1D,2D,3Dseamlessintegrationofexhaustaftertreatmentsystems.
hydraulic SimulationAVLHYDSIMisanefficienttoolforthehydraulicsimulationoffuelinjectionsystems and the hydraulics of valvetrains.
Dynamic CalculationsAVLEXCITEistheperfecttoolforthedynamicandacousticanalysisofpowerunits and for piston and ring dynamics, camshaft drives and valvetrains.
ADVANCED SIMULATION
• Rightproductforthemarket• Shorttimetomarketwithaminimumofiteration• Acceptablecosttomarketatminimumrisk
Customer Perspective
FE Simulation, Bearings and TribologyOur proprietary software can be used in combi-nation with the most advanced numerical tools for FEanalysisandbearingcalculationsavailableinthe industry.
AVL Strengths
• High-fidelitysystemsimulationmodels• Robust,easy-to-useandcomplete
physical models• Fullyinteractiveandintegratedsimulation
tool chain• Solutionsguidedbyseamlesssimulation workflows
• Multidimensionalsimulationplatformsbasedon AVL’s deep engineering know-how
Customer Benefits
• Shorteroveralldevelopmenttime• Fewertestcycles• Loweroverallcosts• Provenvalidationforhighaccuracyand
confidence• Simulationandtrainingsupportworldwide
AVL Testing Solutions
Component TestbedsForcriticalsubsystemssuchasfuelinjectionvalve-trains, turbochargers, pumps, cooling and lubricat-ing circuits and aftertreatment components.
Single Cylinder Engine System (SCE)Unique development platform with high modular-ityandflexibilityinawiderangeofparameters(BMEPupto35bar,cylinderpressuresupto 300bar)fortechnologyevaluation,combustion development, performance assessment and com-ponent validation. Additionally, a single cylinder engine system including the necessary measuring systems is available at the Large Engine Compe-tenceCenterinGraz.
Testing Facilities for Multi-Cylinder EnginesModerntestbedsfortestingenginesupto25MW
Advanced Data Recording and Processing SystemsPUMAOpenTestbedAutomation:Application-oriented, scalable management system for increased productivity – capable of integrating best-in-class software and hardware by means of an open interface with cutting-edge functionality. F-FEM:High-precisiondataacquisitionhardwareSESAM:Measurementsystemsuitableforlowemission engines
AVL TESTING AND VALIDATION
• Theincreasedflexibilityoffuelinjectionsys-tems, valve timing, air systems and electronic controls drives the need for multi-parameter optimization
• Engineswith“nearzeroemissions”requirehigh measurement accuracy
• Thedevelopmentcostformultipleapplicationengines is high
• Theresponsetimeformeetingemerging market needs is short
Customer Perspective
Advanced Testing Methodology for Complex Multi-Parameter Systems• DesignofExperiments(DoE)usedforcomplex
performance optimization • Self-learningalgorithmsrationalizeand
shorten the optimization process • Performanceoptimizationanddesignvalida-
tion occur by combining the advantages of theSingleCylinderEngineandMulti-CylinderEngine platforms
AVL Strengths
• Globalmarketleaderindevelopingand supplying testing equipment for diesel and gas engines
• Broadexperienceinthetestingof reciprocating engines
• Leveragingthesophisticatedtechnology developed for the testing of automotive and heavy duty engines for large engines
Customer Benefits
• Efficientmulti-parameteroptimizationfor performance, reliability and emission goals by using world-class tools and methods
• Reducedtimeandcosttomarketdueto –Frontloadingdevelopmentprocess – Single Cylinder Engine for rapid technol-
ogy evaluation (prior to design freeze) –Multi-CylinderEngineforsystemvalidation
AVL Solution Portfolio• Engineandplantdiagnostics• Regularchecksofengineandsystems
“health”• Optimizationofoperationmanagement• Systemmodificationandoptimization• Resolutionofoperationalproblems• Consultancyservicesinconjunctionwith
maintenance and service contracts• Solutionsforreductionofengineemissions
to comply with new regulatory limits• Conversiontogas,biogas
AVL EPOSTM – Engine Performance & Optimization System• Opendiagnosissystemformonitoringthe
operation of large combustion engines and their auxiliaries
• Supportsystemforfuelminimizationduringoperation of various fuel qualities and changing conditions
• Decisionsupportsystemhelpscustomers in their efforts to implement condition-based maintenance
SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND FIELD SUPPORT
Superior system integration is vital for optimizing increasingly complex engine environment• Aftertreatment• Wasteheatrecovery• Auxiliarydrives• Supportingsystemsforcooling,lubrication
Efficient field support is vital for owners and operators of ships, power plants, and for other applications. • Reliable,safeandefficientplantoperation• Adaptationtochangingrequirementssuchas
regulatory, fuels, maintenance resources, etc.
Customer Perspective
AVL Strengths
• Hightechnicalcompetencyinlarge-bore engines and their auxiliary systems
• Comprehensiveknowledgeoftheregulationscovering diesel and gas engines as well as exhaust emissions and aftertreatment
• Quickavailabilityoftechnical specialists near the customer sites worldwide
• SynergybetweentheexpertteamsandtheAVL instrumentation division
• Professionalprojectmanagement• Objectivityofanindependentcompany
Customer Benefits
• Assuranceofoptimized,reliableandsafeengine and installation operation
• Extensionofproduct’susablelifethroughproblemresolutionand/orupgrades
• Reductionofoperatingcosts• Improvedeconomicsthroughoptimization
of fuel energy use• Accurateandefficientprobleminvestigation• Confidentialityindealingwithfieldproblems
EUROPE Great Britain
Dunton-Basildon France
Palaiseau Germany
Ingolstadt Munic Regensburg Remscheid Stuttgart Italy Austria
Graz, headquarters Steyr Poland Romania Russia Sweden
Stockholm Södertalje Slovenia Spain Czech Republic Turkey hungary
NORTh AND SOUTh AMERICA USA
Lake Forest, CA Ann Arbor, MI Plymouth, MI Argentina Brazil Mexico
ASIA China
Shanghai India
Delhi Indonesia Japan Korea
Seoul Thailand
AVL – A wORLDwIDE PARTNER
Key:
AVL Affiliate
AVL Tech Center (TC)
Graz location (AVL headquarters) and AVL Tech Center
For further information please contact:
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