on-demand webinar

Siemens Virtual ICE Conference 2024

Estimated Watching Time: 230 minutes

Join us for our 25th Virtual ICE Conference, where Porsche AG, MAN Energy Solutions SE, and R&D Computational Fluid Dynamics will present their experiences and achievements from their recent research and in-cylinder simulation activities. This will be complemented by presentations from Oxford Brookes University and Oxford University, who have been actively involved in industrial research projects applying Simcenter STAR-CCM+ In-Cylinder solution.

What will be the fuel of the future for Internal Combustion Engines?

Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been the workhorses of transportation for over a century. However, environmental and governmental pressures are forcing companies to move toward more sustainable transportation! With growing concerns about emissions and fossil fuel dependency, the transportation industry is exploring alternative solutions. Beyond electricity, there’s a world of alternative fuels, including hydrogen, biofuels, renewable diesel, and renewable natural gas.

This free online event will allow you to hear from several engine manufacturers on how they are deploying digitalization to investigate the potential of different fuels to develop engines for the future. In addition, you will learn about the new and upcoming capabilities of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ In-Cylinder Solution to enable an ICE Engineer to become a Hydrogen Combustion Engine Expert. Register now!

Event Agenda (All times EDT):

8:00 EDT: Warren Seeley, Siemens Digital Industries Software - “Welcome & Introduction”

8:10 EDT: Dr Giuseppe Cicalese, R&D Computational Fluid Dynamics - “Thermal characterization of a large bore 2-stroke marine engine”

8:30 EDT: Bhuvaneswaran Manickam, MAN Energy Solutions SE - “Numerical modelling and validation of HPDI methanol/diesel combustion for marine engines”

8:50 EDT: Samuel Baker, Oxford University - “Analysis of vector magnitudes from ensembles of in-cylinder flow data”

9:10 EDT: Andrea Berton, Porsche AG - "Methodology to simulate port injection using Star-CCM+ In-Cylinder"

9:30 EDT: Dr. Fabrizio Bonatesta, Oxford Brookes University - “CFD modelling of mixture homogeneity in direct injection hydrogen engines”

9:50 EDT: Prof. Stefano Fontanesi, Siemens Digital Industries Software - “How to move from being an Internal Combustion Engine engineer (ICEE) to a Hydrogen Combustion Engine expert (HYCEE)?”

10:10 EDT: Alexandros Panagoulias, Siemens Digital Industries Software – “New and upcoming capabilities of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ In-Cylinder Solution”

10:50 EDT: Panel discussion and Q&A

11:10 EDT: Warren Seeley, Siemens Digital Industries Software – “Closing remarks”

Meet the speakers

Siemens Digital Industry Software

Dr. Warren Seeley

Director, Fluids & Thermal Business Development

Dr. Warren Seeley is currently the Director for Business Development for Fluids & Thermal at Siemens Digital Industries Software, part of Simulation and Test Solutions. He is based in Detroit and has 25+ years of experience in engine development and simulation industry.

He started his career at Coventry University in the UK where he obtained a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering before undertaking a Ph.D. which was sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover and focused on In-cylinder CFD simulation using STAR-CD.

Warren joined Ford Motor Company in the UK in 1995 where he started as a CFD analyst in the Engine Development organization. Over the next 18 years he held various positions in the engine team including CAE Technical Specialist before becoming the Engine Performance Development Manager responsible for both Testing and Simulation. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

In 2014 Warren joined Ricardo Software in the US to take on the role of Commercial Manager for their software portfolio, focused on the Automotive industry.

In July 2017 Warren joined the Siemens Digital Industries Software to lead strategy for both conventional and e-Powertrain solutions primarily with Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Since October 2021 he has taken on the role of Director for Business Development.