Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET

Thermal modeling offers unparalleled insight into HVAC optimization and material performance—but only when grounded in physical reality. To obtain actionable simulation results, engineers must master the balance between rigorous input definition and computational efficiency.

Join us for a webinar that outlines a comprehensive framework for automotive cabin thermal model set-up with human occupants. This webinar will cover best practices for cabin setup such as selecting appropriate geometry, using valid material properties, and accurately accounting for solar loading. It will also go into detail on common human setup questions such as how to choose a clothing ensemble and how to precondition any cabin occupants. We will examine the critical touchpoints where models often fail, providing you with a roadmap to high-accuracy thermal analysis.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategic Geometry & Materials: Strategies for balancing geometric complexity with run-time efficiency.
• The Human Variable: Professional-grade methods for defining clothing ensembles and occupant preconditioning.
• RapidFlow Workflow Setup: The basics of RapidFlow setup for HVAC modeling in cabins along with config file setting suggestions.
• Recommended solver settings – How to best ensure model convergence for simulations that include complex physics such as human physiology.
• Tips for efficient post-processing – An overview of available post-processing tools and how they can be utilized to organize results as well as identify model setup errors.

Who should attend:

• Thermal, HVAC, CFD, and simulation engineers – Looking to improve cabin design through simulation.
• Automotive OEMs & Suppliers – Developing cabin solutions or interested in design studies.
• Researchers – Developing simulation and validation methods.

Allison Schick

Thermal/CFD Engineer

Allison Schick joined ThermoAnalytics as a thermal and CFD engineer in 2019, shortly after receiving her bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University in New York. She helps our customers utilize the various TAI software packages and extensions by providing support throughout projects, responding to technical questions, and leading training sessions on TAITherm, CoTherm, and Human Thermal Modeling. She specializes in modeling cabin environments to evaluate human occupant thermal comfort, as well as automating workflows for coupled simulations or efficient pre/post processing.