ThermoAnalytics®

Total Thermal Solutions

Engineering Services & Products

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Total Thermal SolutionsThermoAnalytics provides comprehensive thermal and infrared engineering solutions to defense and commercial clients. Our solutions are developed by an industry-leading team of engineers and scientists focused solely on thermal phenomena. We deliver value from initial process devlopment, through model analysis, field testing, and validation. Applications where our team excels in field knowledge include automotive, architectural, heavy equipment, ship, and aerospace systems.

Innovative WorkflowsOur customers rely on the accuracy of our engineering solutions to quickly proceed with product development or leverage our testing services for validation and verification. Because our engineering team goes beyond procedural understanding to fundamental,

• BMW

• Jaguar

• Porsche

• Mercedes-Benz

• Peugeot-Citroen

first-principles physics, the solutions we provide are recognized as exceptionally thorough and concisely explained in our engineering reports and presentations. Our customers include:

• Boeing

• Volvo

• Hyundai

• Volkswagen

• BAE Systems

• F1 Teams

• EADS

• Caterpillar

• John Deere

• TATA Motors

Company Overview

CAE Software Development In addition to engineering services, ThermoAnalytics develops cross-platform engineering software. Our RadTherm software is widely considered the most efficient and accurate transient heat transfer code available; many of the world’s most advanced research teams use RadTherm to analyze and develop their products.

Dual-Focus DesignWe maintain a complete perspective on software design because of our dual focus: developing software and delivering engineering services. This internal balance and concern for usability results in a streamlined, user-friendly graphical interface that guides the engineer through the modeling process. The infrared analysis module in RadThermIR serves defense research labs and contractors with simulations of IR behavior for air, ground, and naval vehicles. The dual-use nature of our software provides maximum benefit to both commercial and defense customers.

Innovative Research and Development Our research and development team works with clients to pioneer new tools that extend beyond the limits of established technologies. We can generate innovative and comprehensive solutions by combining testing and simulation methodologies. Custom research projects can be executed with a high degree of efficiency because our engineering teams are highly integrated and can leverage each team’s expertise.

• Thermal & CFD

• Infrared Simulation

• Human Comfort

• Natural Environments

• Field & Lab Testing

• Engineering Process Development

• CAE Software

The Cathedral of Christ the Light is located in Oakland, California. Built from wood and glass, the cathedral houses 1,400 people in a shape resembling the intersection of two circles. ThermoAnalytics used RadTherm software to determine the need for transmissive or non- transmissive glass and predicted internal temperatures of the Cathedral on a sunny day at both half and maximum occupancy.

Thermal Analysis

Integrated RadTherm & CFD AnalysisWhen faced with system-level thermal management problems, our experienced engineers provide solutions using a comprehensive set of tools, including state-of-the-art CAE software. We have conducted simulations on systems ranging from forest fire safety equipment to Formula 1 vehicles. Offering expertise in both theoretical physics and practical applications, our team efficiently collects input to ensure that the approach is well-aligned with the customer’s objective.

Comprehensive Post-ProcessingFrom early prototype design analysis of components to multi-mode heat transfer of systems, each project is completed using the best available technologies

Heat Transfer SoftwareRadTherm heat transfer software is a professional thermal simulation tool for comprehensive CAE analysis. RadTherm computes transient conduction, convection, and both thermal and solar radiation very quickly. All functions are integrated into a single, carefully designed graphical user interface, allowing users to analyze designs rapidly and accurately. RadTherm can integrate the separately-licensed Human Comfort Module into complex, asymmetrical environments.

RadTherm is the industry benchmark for speed, accuracy, and flexibility. Faster setup and thermal analysis save you time and money, which translates into improved customer focus and shorter time-to-market.

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and effective post-processing for maximum benefit to engineers and managers. Our engineering reports are written using concise language and detail both the work performed and how the results can guide decisions.

Applications include: • Full Vehicle Underhood and Exhaust Systems• Interiors—Climate Control• Heat Treatment Ovens• Urban Heat Island• Brakes and Clutches

CFD Analysis

The Human Comfort Module operates with our thermal analysis software to provide a comprehensive simulation of human thermal comfort under transient and asymmetrical environmental conditions. All thermoregulatory responses are supported and based on activity level.

• Blood flow

• Respiration

• Shivering

• Perspiration effects

• Conductive contact

A library of standard human models and comprehensive clothing database is included for rapid model setup.

Berkeley Comfort ModelThe Berkeley Comfort Model provides localized sensation and comfort results for each body segment computed from temperatures predicted by our Human Comfort Module. The Berkeley Comfort Model was developed at the University of California-Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment. It is an advanced design tool for assessment of localized thermal comfort designs and functions as a module in our software. The Berkeley Comfort Model enables an engineer to study, for example, how comfortable a passenger’s feet or hands would be in an aircraft or vehicle and determine cost/benefit to a design change in ECS or HVAC.

Thermal ApplicationsHuman Comfort applications include architectural analysis; passenger compartment design for vehicles, trains, and aircraft; fire fighter safety equipment; and advanced materials for clothing systems. The thermal safety of aircraft pilots and passengers can be examined under extreme environments.

• Protective Clothing Simulation

• HVAC Optimization

• Window Placement Studies

• Localized Building Design

• Heated and Cooled Seats

• Human Effectiveness and Safety

Human Comfort Module

Human Comfort Technology

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Environmental SimulationAll thermal analysis codes from ThermoAnalytics include our transient environmental modules: direct solar, diffuse solar, reflected solar, solar transmission through glass, sky radiation, and wind convection.

Because our software supports a complete model of a natural environment, all relevant thermal loads are considered, from solar loading to wind effects and radiant losses to the cold sky. Reflections from local terrain and objects are computed for both solar-band and thermal band radiation.

Complete System AnalysisAn example of the power of our combined services and software is reflected in the case study below: a full-vehicle model with engine and exhaust system and multiple thermal manikins can be analyzed in any global location with realistic transient thermal and engine loads. Even the vehicle speed and heading can be varied over time with the apparent solar position changing and “shining” through different windows onto the respective passengers.

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Simulation of Environments

RadThermIR is a powerful tool for infrared modeling of ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft. Providing both thermal simulation and infrared results, RadThermIR lets your team generate high- accuracy diffuse and BRDF infrared predictions, including vehicle-background interaction and sophisticated atmospheric effects for locations anywhere on the globe.

The post-processor displays physical temperatures, apparent temperatures, and in-band radiances. RadThermIR projects the temperature and radiance data onto the geometry for rapid graphical analysis. RadThermIR can also be easily integrated into your scene simulation program to provide real-time, high resolution infrared results for vehicles and terrains.

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Advanced IR Signature AnalysisAs the global leaders in radiation analysis, our team delivers not only heat management solutions, but also infrared signature predictions. Defense agencies and prime contractors rely on ThermoAnalytics’ comprehensive understanding of the physical phenomena that drive IR signatures. From specialized designs to advanced heat management techniques, the ThermoAnalytics team provides valuable signature control recommendations and validated solutions for any global position, season, and environment—land, sea, or air.

Infrared Signature Analysis

Complex Environment ModelingOur software supports transient analysis of solar and thermal environmental loading. Measured or predicted weather files matching any global position and time of year can be easily imported to model solar loads and thermal band losses to a cold night sky. Sky radiance is computed using calls to MODTRAN that run in the background. Accurate solar position and shadowing are computed for direct solar, diffuse solar, and reflected solar loads. A multibounce solar radiation computation is carried out concurrently with the multi-bounce thermal solution to accurately compute greenhouse effects using transparent glass parts.

ValidationOur modeling team provides validation of thermal and infrared models through a robust workflow and attention to ground truth measurements. Accurate field measurements of meteorological conditions and loads from heat sources are needed to define the system drivers. Our field testing expertise supports model validation where actual or surrogate prototypes are available.

Accounting for both known inputs and “backing out” unknowns through indirect measurements, our models can be validated prior to release for engineering use by our customers. An accurate model requires many inputs to capture all relevant physics. Our laboratory services can characterize both surface-optical and physical properties of materials to ensure good correlation

Lab & Field TestingEven the most advanced simulation requires ground-truth inputs and validation. Our laboratory testing services generate key parameters required to deliver optimal results in modeling projects and ensure accuracy through comprehensive material testing, including physical properties and advanced surface properties. Our field testing services include:• Complete test planning• On-site thermal and infrared

measurements• Meteorological measurements• Statistical data analysis

Pre-Field Test of all Equipment

Field Testing for Environmental Loads

Lab Testing of Materials & Surfaces

Field Data Collection

Data Reduction

Vaildation Simulation

Validated Simulation

Engineering Report Summary Briefing

Prepare Samples for Testing

Test Materials Characterize Surfaces

Prepare Database for IR Simulation Code

Validation & Verification

Analysis Process DevelopmentShortening product development cycles requires an engineering team to analyze their products for structural, aerodynamic, and thermal concerns. In reality these phenomena are interrelated. We help engineering teams integrate their analysis codes to reflect this reality.

Coupling Fluid Analyses with Thermal SimulationAs pioneers in both the technologies and methods in thermal and infrared simulation, ThermoAnalytics helps engineering organizations yield shortest time-to-market and optimized product designs. Such results are achieved when the human resources and technologies are efficiently integrated. For example, we often support development groups with outlines for coupling fluid dynamics codes with thermal analysis in RadTherm. Using the approaches we develop, these teams can run fully transient thermal simulations in RadTherm supplemented with steady-state CFD data sets, where the extra accuracy is needed.

Research & DevelopmentThermoAnalytics has a long history of cost-effective innovation and commercialization of dual-use technologies. Our staff includes scientists and engineers holding doctorate degrees from leading universities. Their leadership and in-depth understanding of physics and numerical analysis provide the foundation for enhancing your innovations. Leverage this combined experimental and simulation expertise to improve your engineering and design processes. Our research team can work with you to optimize thermal and infrared performance of materials, surface treatments and system designs.

Contact UsThermoAnalytics’ experienced team will work with you to develop an efficient, effective solution to your thermal and infrared challenges. Contact us today to schedule an engineering review of your analysis needs.

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