DaVE

DaVE, developed by TLK-Thermo GmbH, is a visualization and simulation environment specifically designed for thermal systems. According to the vendor, it caters to a wide range of businesses, from small to large companies, and is utilized by engineers and researchers in the field of thermal systems. The automotive, energy, HVAC, and chemical industries are among the sectors that can benefit from DaVE's features and capabilities.

Key Features

Thermal Visualization: DaVE provides a visualization and simulation environment for thermal systems, supporting the post-processing and online display of dynamic data sets. According to the vendor, it allows users to create different perspectives on the data by utilizing various visualization tools. Data can be read from different sources, including csv files and Dymola simulation results.

StateCharts: DaVE offers the optional StateCharts extension, enabling users to visualize thermodynamic state diagrams. Different chart types are available, such as pressure-enthalpy, pressure-specific volume, and temperature-entropy. According to the vendor, state diagrams can be produced with real gases from TILMedia, REFPROP, and user-defined mixtures.

P&I Flow Diagram: DaVE supports the creation of P&I (Piping and Instrumentation) flow diagrams through an optional module. Users can connect symbols (Nodes) with variables, allowing dynamic changes in width and direction of connecting lines. According to the vendor, mass flows can be easily displayed, and the included Node Library provides a wide range of symbols.

Connection of Measurement Software: DaVE can be programmed to communicate directly with measurement software programs like CANape and LabVIEW. According to the vendor, this allows for simple and direct visualization of measurements, and the retrieved data can be used as a data source in DaVE. Online analysis of benchmarks or vehicles is possible through these connections.