Meshfree methods for fluid flow and applications in the automotive industry*

Meshfree methods have been increasingly studied in the last three decades. The main advantages of meshfree methods are the alleviation of the meshing burden, and the ease of discretizing complex geometries, and the ease of capturing large deformations and displacements. In this talk, I will cover various application of meshfree Lagrangian methods, conducted in collaboration with partners from the automotive industry.

Predicting and controlling the behaviour of fluid flowing around a vehicle has become essential while considering vehicular design. Accurate modelling of flow paths around vehicles is required for various safety concerns ranging from preventing contamination of windshields and rear-view mirrors to the correct functioning of exterior automotive sensors and the prevention of water entering critical regions. In this talk, I will present applications of Lagrangian meshfree simulations to actual industrial scenarios, including water crossing, rainwater management, and tank filling and sloshing applications.