# Thermal Management

> Vehicle and powertrain thermal management system design

- Skill: `a5c-ai/thermal-management` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/thermal-management`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/thermal-management/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/thermal-management

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# Thermal Management Skill

## Purpose
Enable vehicle and powertrain thermal management system design for optimal component temperatures and cabin comfort.

## Capabilities
- 1D thermal system modeling (GT-SUITE, Amesim)
- Heat exchanger sizing
- Coolant circuit design
- HVAC system integration
- Battery thermal management
- Waste heat recovery analysis
- Thermal preconditioning strategy
- Cabin comfort optimization

## Usage Guidelines
- Model thermal system with appropriate fidelity
- Size components for worst-case thermal conditions
- Design coolant circuits for efficient heat transfer
- Integrate HVAC for cabin comfort and battery cooling
- Implement preconditioning for cold climate performance
- Validate thermal performance through testing

## Dependencies
- GT-SUITE
- Amesim
- STAR-CCM+
- CFD tools

## Process Integration
- PTE-001: Battery System Design and Validation
- PTE-002: Electric Drive Unit Development
- PTE-003: Hybrid Powertrain Integration