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Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition - VTMS17

VTMS 17: dedicated to discussing the latest international developments in Vehicle Thermal Management Systems.

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Summary

VTMS 17: dedicated to discussing the latest international developments in Vehicle Thermal Management Systems.

VTMS17 will continue to discuss and explore the necessity and complexity of battery analysis through differing simulation techniques and offer a system engineering approach to balancing duration, durability, and immersive coolant technologies. Through the presentation of topic areas ranging from off highway and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to motorsport applications.

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Who should attend?

All engineers, suppliers, researchers, and academics involved in the development of vehicles and their components will benefit from the discussions and networking, particularly those involved with

  • Thermal and cooling systems engineering
  • Vehicle design and development
  • Vehicle performance optimisation
  • Materials selection and development
  • Battery development and cooling
  • Ride comfort
  • Vehicle system and component simulation
  • Refridgerant selection and development

How will I benefit?

  • Benefit from keynote presentations from OEMs, tier 1 suppliers and experts and more
  • Gain a more detailed and thorough representation of current battery thermal management techniques
  • Delve further into technologies and applications for off highway
  • Gather greater insight into coolants within both the context of a battery pack and a fuel cell
  • Find out about the most recent options available for enhanced cooling, more efficient materials
  • Gain fresh approaches to common challenges and discuss potential solutions
  • Enjoy networking breaks, lunch meetings and drinks receptions in an inspiring venue that showcases the best of British automotive engineering
  • Meet with, learn from and make face-to-face contact with members of this specialised international engineering community
Contributes 14 CPD hours

Key topics

Vehicle Thermal Management
  • xEV cooling system design and optimisation
  • Integrated thermal management systems
  • Heating, air conditioning, thermal comfort and climate control
  • Vehicle air flow optimisation
  • Thermal management system life cycle analysis
  • New thermal experimental and simulation methodologies
Powertrain Sub-System Thermal Management
  • Battery and energy storage thermal systems
  • Ultra-fast charger thermal management
  • Fuel cell thermal systems and control
  • Traction motor thermal management
  • Power electronics thermal management
  • Decarbonised IC engine thermal management
  • Waste heat recovery systems
Components, Materials and Coatings for Thermal Management Systems
  • Heat exchanger advanced design, manufacturing and materials
  • Advanced active and passive thermal components
  • Advanced cooling and refrigerant fluids
  • Advanced thermal coatings and surface treatments
  • Component advanced manufacturing and recycling/repurposing
  • Future requirements on heat exchanger components

Mapped against UK- SPEC competencies: E, D and A

  1. Professional commitment - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: ‘Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment’
  2. Communication and inter-personal skills - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: 'Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills’
  3. Knowledge and understanding - For Chartered Engineers: ‘Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging technology’ For Incorporated Engineers: ‘Use a combination of general and specialist mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology’

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  • Duration:
    2 days
  • Location:
    Warwick
  • CPD Hours:
    14.0
  • UK-Spec:
    E, D, A

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