Do you need to optimize HVAC to reduce energy consumption and extend the range of electric vehicles?
The comfort of drivers and passengers is important for safe and pleasant travel. With electric vehicles (EVs) however, heating and cooling may lead to a notable reduction in driving range, especially in extreme hot or cold temperatures. The °C Grid multipoint airflow sensor array solution can help you enhance the design of an EV cabin, minimizing power consumption while meeting occupant comfort requirements.
The °C Grid enables you to perform physical testing of airflow and air temperature within a vehicle interior. Measuring multiple points of air velocity and temperature simultaneously, you can quickly iterate various scenarios with different vent positions, blower configurations, and capacities (the number of occupants and their seating arrangements). HVAC system performance can be quantified, both from the perspective of personal comfort and the delivery of heating and cooling air through vents.
The °C Grid’s real-time, color gradient mapping of air velocity and temperature helps automotive interior engineers assess the distribution of flow and temperature and evaluate air conditioning loops, heat-pump system designs, and HVAC control strategies. With data sets from the °C Grid, you can look at how long it takes for an occupant to get to comfort and how well cabin comfort is maintained over time.
The °C Grid is a comprehensive solution for applications where airflow conditions must be measured, mapped, and analyzed. It comes with a sensor grid, data acquisition software, and all the necessary hardware and interface cabling to connect the anemometer array to your Windows® laptop or PC. For maximum usability, the sensor array is designed and built to user-defined dimensions. In addition, we can accommodate custom-length cable assemblies and sensor grid mounting that is specific to your needs.