Multi-Physics Computations

Developing many of the novel tools and approaches to simulating, modeling, and analyzing the processes going on in engines.

As vehicle technologies become increasingly complex — with the introduction of new powertrain configurations, new component technologies and control strategies — so too does the task of understanding all the potential interactions and implications of these rapid changes.

Argonne’s transportation research program leads in developing many of the novel tools and approaches to simulating, modeling, and analyzing the processes going on in engines that are used in industry and academia today. These tools help engine developers by providing the ability to create “virtual” engines and vehicles to test strategies with, rather than requiring physical prototypes for every possible configuration, potentially shaving years from development cycles.

Research Area

Multi-Dimensional Modeling

Modeling, simulation, and optimization of internal combustion engines using advanced transportation biofuels.

Collaborative Research

Virtual Engine Research Institute and Fuels Initiative

VERIFI is the first and only source in the world for high-fidelity, 3D, end-to-end, combustion engine simulation/visualization and simultaneous powertrain and fuel simulation, with uncertainty quantification.