This study presents a methodology used in the design certification of a battery module for electric vehicle applications. The methodology combines virtual and physical techniques to assess the structure under mechanical shock testing, according to the standards’ requirements. Virtual prototyping is used to quantify parameters as stresses and deformations. Performed simulations using the virtual prototype are validated by testing the physical prototype, which allows for assessing various design parameters with a high level of confidence. The testing of a physical prototype is performed using specialized equipment—a mechanical shock test bench—which is developed and manufactured especially for this task. The presented methodology is demonstrated in an industrial use case, and the main contribution of this study is related to the way the combination of virtual and physical prototyping and testing is used.

The study presents a concept assessment of a crossflow turbine with vertical-axis application in a “zero-head” system for rivers with high discharge. The evaluation of system output parameters, such as generated power and efficiency, is performed through numerical simulations over a virtual prototype. The approach used is validated in previous studies through a physical prototype of the downscaled system. The focus is on the virtual prototyping results for a single module of two Bánki–Michell/Ossberger turbines across a range of rotational speeds to assess system robustness. An overall efficiency of about 60% is calculated, indicating opportunities for design improvement. The obtained results relate to a complete channel system with five site stations, each with four modules. The study also includes a preliminary financial assessment of parameters, such as the investment period and the overall financial efficiency of such a solution. The main result of the study is an evaluated concept, with certain directions for further improvement in the next stage of detailed design development, using the validated simulation model.

A new approach for virtual prototyping validation is presented, with a focus set on automotive products. The proposed approach is based on specific automot A new approach for virtual prototyping validation is presented, with a focus set on automotive products. The proposed approach is based on specific automot

The focus of the study is set on the possibility to apply virtual prototyping techniques to evaluate long-time processes in the automotive industry. It dem The focus of the study is set on the possibility to apply virtual prototyping techniques to evaluate long-time processes in the automotive industry. It dem