Implementing Simcenter solutions for test-based durability engineering

摘要

Durability is key The main role of the function and durability department at the Nissan Technical Centre, Spain (NTCE-S) is to validate the functional performance of an engine's components over the vehicle's life cycle. To assess performance, the team conducts extensive tests on components fitted on an engine dynamometer (dyno), produced by the Nissan Technical Centre in Europe (NTCE). It also evaluates the component's performance in a full assembly config- uration, where the complete vehicle is positioned on the chassis dyno. Finally, the team puts passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (for example, pick-up segment) through fatigue tests - either on the test bench or the test track. Many tests performed by the function and durability team are durability tests. Durability is an important performance attribute of passenger and light commercial vehicles. In the light commercial vehicles market segment, consumers are inclined to select a brand they trust will support their daily needs.