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AVL Trees with Boost — Tutorial (Updated)
Part 1: What’s New in the Latest AVL BOOST UPD? (Version Highlights)
Before diving into step-by-step instructions, let’s outline what “UPD” (Update) means for AVL BOOST users. Versions released after 2023 typically include:
- Modernized GUI – A ribbon-style toolbar and dark mode support.
- Enhanced Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Integration – Direct coupling with AVL CRUISE™ M.
- Improved Real-Time Capability – Faster than real-time simulation for HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop).
- New Combustion Models – Auto-calibration of SI turbulent flame propagation and diesel multi-injection.
- Python API Enhancements – Full control over parameter sweeps and result extraction.
- Cloud Simulation Support – Offload heavy parametric studies to AVL Cloud.
Note: This tutorial is based on AVL BOOST Version R2024.2. If you are using an older version (e.g., v2017 or v2019), some menu paths will differ.
6. Common Tutorial Exercise: Valve Timing Sweep
Goal: Find IVC timing that maximizes volumetric efficiency at 4000 rpm. avl boost tutorial upd
Steps:
- Copy the base model (
Case1 → Case2)
- In
Case2, go to Cylinder → Valve Train → IVC.
- Use Parameter Variation (right-click IVC → Create Variation).
- Set values: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60° ABDC.
- Run all cases.
- Compare
eta_vol vs. IVC (Result Manager → Series).
Expected trend: Early IVC (20° ABDC) reduces filling at high rpm; late IVC (60°) loses charge back to intake. Optimum near 40–45° ABDC. AVL Trees with Boost — Tutorial (Updated) Part
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Part 3: First Launch – Workspace Orientation (Updated Layout)
Launch AVL BOOST. You will see:
- Project Tree (left) – Contains all elements: Engine, Elements, Plots, Maps.
- Canvas (center) – Drag-and-drop area for building your engine schematic.
- Properties Panel (right) – Dynamic parameters for selected element.
- Messages Window (bottom) – Warnings, errors, and solver info.
Key UPD change: The old “Calculation Manager” is now integrated into a single “Run & Analyze” ribbon tab. Do not look for separate dropdown menus.
2. Broken User-Defined Functions (Python/Matlab)
If your model uses UDFs (User Defined Functions) via Python or Matlab interfaces, the update can break the link. Modernized GUI – A ribbon-style toolbar and dark
- The Fix: AVL Boost updates often change the API signatures. You may need to re-compile your scripts or update the function calls within your Python code to match the new API documentation.
Step 4: Linking the UPD in Boost
- In the AVL Boost GUI, go to Simulation → Parameters.
- Locate the field User DLL Name.
- Enter the full path or relative path:
.\user.dll.
- Critical: Re-enter your User Parameters (the 3 numbers defined in Step 1) – these are not saved magically; you must re-enter them each time you load the DLL, unless you save a model state.