VECOTER

Modelling and simulation of compact vehicles for the construction industry equipped with optimised thermal management compared to motor cooling elements.

The VECOTER project makes use of CFD integral numerical simulation to achieve a realistic level by coupling physical differences and adjustment and validation against parameters obtained from real environment tests, a very complex type of modelling which had not been previously applied to compact vehicles for construction.

Modelling, the main technological innovation that supports the project, will enable the proper design, selection and dimensioning of the elements involved in the thermal management of the vehicle, avoiding the monetary and temporary costs associated with multiple prototype tests and vehicle redesign.

VECOTER, led by AUSA, a company with a long track record in the design, manufacturer and marketing of compact industrial vehicles, includes the participation of Eurecat’s Modelling and Simulation Technology Unit, which is responsible for integral numerical simulation.