At Stellantis, my expertise in thermal system design and numerical analysis has been pivotal in enhancing powertrain cooling processes. Working with the AeroThermal department, we have developed innovative methods to increase prediction accuracy and automated analysis procedures, significantly benefiting our vehicle programs.My work involves complex 1D and 3D simulations utilizing KULI, GT-suite, and CAE tools to ensure design feasibility and functionality. The methodologies I've introduced have streamlined parametric and sensitivity studies, empowering a team of over 30 colleagues in our collaborative pursuit of excellence in thermal engineering.
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Aerothermal EngineerStellantis Apr 2011 - Mar 2024Detroit Metropolitan Area- AeroThermal Department - Perform powertrain cooling analysis (1D) using KULI and GT-suite software package for each vehicle program . For air flow target setting (design feasibility evaluation) . For coolant top tank temperature prediction (functionality check) - Develop new methodology for improved prediction accuracy . Incorporate air density correction to existing model, thus introducing an analysis process more consistent with physical principles - Automates analysis procedure, making tedious task such as parametric study and sensitivity studies possible. - Support all cooling related activity - Coaching more than 30 colleague - Perform vehicle underhood airflow simulation (3D) using StarCCM . Supporting activities for CFD airflow simulation for a few urgent thermal analysis task - Perform coolant flow simulation (3D) for flow around automotive thermostat using StarCCM . Supporting activities for coolant flow simulation for a special scenario -
Cae AnalystEsi North America / Contract Consulting For Ford Motor Company Jun 2008 - Jun 2010Powertrain Research Department• Perform Engine Cooling System Analysis using GT-COOL & Flowmaster (1D) for various powertrain system configuration to full fill program design needs• Perform Engine Cooling Jacket 3D CFD analysis using package Fluent for design evaluation
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Cae AnalystAltair Engineering / Contract Consulting For Visteon Corporation Aug 2002 - Apr 2007Climate Control Division• Maintain and improve Visteon's in-house heat exchanger simulation software HXC (for component analysis) and HTRSIM (for system analysis). Sample projects are:o Improve HXC/Condenser's analysis capability to include analysis with Internal Reciever/Dryer (IRD) configuration, resulting a better condenser packaging designo Developed a GUI for HXC in PC windows environment using Visual Basic and Excel. The resulting software is highly appreciated among Visteon design engineers worldwideo Using VBA to automate simulation process and permit parametric study of heat exchanger performance as well as design optimization. These automated algorithm helps product development cycle to achieve time/cost savingo Implement physical properties library of alternative refrigerant (non-R134a) into condenser and evaporator module of HXC. This project enhances Visteon’s competitive edge in terms of next generation heat exchanger design• Application of HXC and HTRSIM in simulation-based-design (SBD) project. These projects support new customer quoting process as well as new product design and development
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Project EngineerAutomated Analysis Corporation / Contract Consulting For Caterpillar Inc Jun 1997 - Feb 1998Peoria, Illinois, United StatesTechnical Service Division• Performed CFD analysis for gas turbine plenum. The goal of this project is to provide a better design to minimize mechanical energy loss in the air induction system.• Modelled the flow and temperature within cylinder of a diesel engine using STAR-CCM. The moving mesh scheme is employed to model the flow physics inside a cylinder of diesel engine. Also, performance of air induction system (intake/outflow manifold) is evaluated is these studies.• Involved in thermal stress analysis for cylinder head. Various cooling scheme is assessed using CFD in this work. The aim is to select the optimal cooling system design.
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Propulsion System EngineerAeronautical Industry Development Centre 1985 - 1991Taichung City, TaiwanInvolved with the propulsion system design and testing of IDF fighter• Conducted wind tunnel testing and analysis of aircraft induction system• Involved with propulsion flight test of IDF fighter• Involved with development of post-flight analysis software
Lihua Chen Education Details
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Mechanical Engineering -
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National Cheng-Kung UniversityAeronautical And Astronautical Engineering -
National Taiwan Ocean UniversityNaval Architecture
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