VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Building further on its
strength in developing the most advanced computer-aided-engineering (CAE)
software, Ricardo plc - one of the world's foremost independent automotive
engineering and management consulting firms - announced the release of the
latest version of its WAVE engine simulation software, version 7.1. This
version builds upon the strong base of WAVE 7 - a major upgrade released in
2005 - which brought industry firsts in 3-D pre-processing for 1-D gas
dynamics, kinetic aftertreatment models and utilization of networked
computers.
Version 7.1 is the fourth WAVE release in three years, representing
Ricardo Software's on-going commitment to provide the most advanced 1-D gas
dynamics software in the industry. The software will be on display (booth
#1938) at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2006 World Congress held
April 3-6 at Detroit's Cobo Center.
"WAVE 7.1 is essential to the development of the latest fuel-efficient and
low-emission vehicles worldwide," said Steve Sapsford, director of Ricardo
Software. "This market-leading tool includes significant enhancements in pre-
and post-processing interfaces, as well as new models for diesel exhaust
aftertreatment, providing additional analytical capabilities for engineers
engaged in the development of the next-generation of clean diesels."
Bringing some of the most advanced features and capabilities in one-
dimensional gas dynamics, Ricardo's WAVE 7.1 - used in the design of
automotive engines and associated vehicle systems - is the latest update to
its WAVE engine modeling package. A few of the advanced new features of WAVE
7.1 include:
-- Heat Exchanger Model - The new Heat Exchanger model allows users to
enter commonly available performance maps of efficiency and pressure-
drop into WaveBuild and WAVE will calibrate the system to produce the
expected behavior.
-- R-CAT ECT Models - This feature offers one- or three-dimensional
models for the diesel oxidation catalyst and allows users to link to
WAVE's diesel particulate filter model to simulate the entire diesel
after-treatment system. In addition, the enhanced system introduces
the option to link to an external, user-written model, as well as a
new link to Reaction Design's KINetics module.
-- WavePost Enhancements - Streamlined handling of multiple WAVE and
external data sets and automatic creation of key engineering speed-
sweep plots and data tables.
-- WaveMesher Duct Profile Tool - Viewing tool for the duct diameter
profile versus length, to help decide the best discretization of duct
sections.
Ricardo Software offers a portfolio of advanced simulation software for
engine and powertrain design. Anchored by WAVE, a market-leading engine
performance and 1-D gas dynamics code, Ricardo's software suite also includes
VECTIS, ENGDYN, VALDYN, PISDYN and RINGPAK. When integrated with industry-
standard analysis, computer-aided design and finite element packages, Ricardo
Software facilitates the robust "analysis-led design process" practiced by
Ricardo and leading original equipment manufacturers around the world.
With its North American headquarters in Van Buren Twp., Mich., Ricardo has
been a world-leading vehicle system and powertrain technology provider for
automotive manufacturers, heavy-duty manufacturers and tier one suppliers
since 1915.
Ricardo is the premium global deep-content engineering and management
consulting partner for automotive, commercial vehicle and related industry
sectors. The company provides complete engineering services from strategy
through product concept, design release and validation, and all phases of the
product lifecycle. Ricardo technical expertise lies in powertrain and
driveline, vehicle engineering, hybrid and fuel cell technologies, controls
and electronics, niche volume manufacturing and advanced simulation software.
Ricardo is committed to excellence and industry leadership in people,
technology and knowledge. A public company based in the U.K., Ricardo plc
posted sales of $272 million in fiscal year 2005 and is a part of the FTSE
techMark 100 index - a group of innovative technology companies listed on the
London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit http://www.ricardo.com.
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