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The SAE J3211 procedure applies to squeal evaluation for foundation brakes using single-ended inertia dynamometers for friction couples used on vehicles with regenerative braking systems. This document applies to squeal noise occurrences for on-road passenger cars and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4536 kg or below and with at least one rechargeable energy storage system as a source for propulsion. The procedure incorporates aspects related to (a) minimum inertia dynamometer capabilities, (b) fixture requirements and setup, and (c) test sequences with emphasis on brake temperatures, brake pressure profiles, and strategies to represent brake blending. For this document, squeal occurs when the peak noise level is at least 70 dB(A) between 1.25 and 16 kHz for tests using full suspension corners or complete axle assemblies, or between 2 and 16 kHz for brakes not using an entire suspension corner. Test facilities intending to use this document, building on their
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This SAE Recommended Practice was developed primarily for passenger car and truck applications but may be used in marine, industrial, and similar applications.
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This SAE Recommended Practice provides guidelines for the use, performance, installation, activation, and switching of marking lamps on Automated Driving System (ADS) equipped vehicles.
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A passive control device to mitigate shock-induced separation in a generic supersonic inlet model is computationally studied. The simulations were based on the Favre-averaged Navier–Stokes equations with the Spalart–Allmaras (SA) turbulence model. The shockwave was generated by an 8° turn supersonic inlet. The Mach number in the inlet was varied between 2.1 and 2.46. The baseline shockwave/boundary layer interaction (SBLI) simulation results compare favorably with experimental data. The passive device, in the form of a splitter plate, eliminates both the separation and flow unsteadiness. The splitter plate causes reduction in the total pressure of the boundary layer at the exit of the inlet due to increased skin friction on the floor and due to wake of the plate.
Olcmen, SemihWahidi, RedhaHegde, AmruthkiranDatta, Narendra
2024–2025 Reviewers
Sandu, Corina
This research paper proposes a framework based on lumped parameter thermal networks (LPTN) to understand the system behavior of thermally stressed component spaces in automotive vehicles. LPTNs offer an energy-based, low-degree-of-freedom model that can represent arbitrary thermal systems inside automotive vehicles. The time response of these low-order models can be calculated using standard ordinary differential equation solvers. The paper showcases the modeling of LPTNs and the calculation of their time response by using an electronic control unit (ECU) of a BMW 7 series. The use of LPTNs instead of exponential functions reduced the MAE in this example by 60.5%. Furthermore, a system identification approach for experimental temperature curves has been developed and implemented. System identification aims to mathematically model system behavior and predict system output. This paper compares least-square estimation (LSE) with constrained minimization (CM), where CM has a higher MAE by
Kehe, MaximilianEnke, WolframRottengruber, Hermann
2024-2025 Reviewers
Onori, Simona
This specification establishes process controls for the repeatable production of sintered parts by binder jet additive manufacturing (BJAM). It is primarily intended to be used to manufacture metallic or ceramic aerospace parts, but usage is not limited to such applications.
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This specification covers particle size classifications and corresponding particle size distribution requirements for metal powder feedstock conforming to a classification.
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With the rapid development of autonomous driving technology, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are gradually replacing humans to perform tasks such as reconnaissance, target tracking, and search in special scenarios. Omnidirectional mobility based on rapid adjustment of vehicle heading posture enhances the applicability of UGVs in specialized scenarios. Omnidirectional mobility signifies the capability for rapid adjustments to the vehicle’s heading angle, longitudinal velocity, and lateral velocity. Traditional vehicles are constrained by the limitations of under-actuation, which prevents active regulation of lateral movement. Instead, they rely on the coordinated regulation of longitudinal and yaw movements, failing to meet the requirements for omnidirectional mobility. Distributed vehicles featuring steering distributed between the front/rear axles and four-wheel independent drive leverage the over-actuation advantages provided by multi-actuator coordinated control, making them
Chen, GuoyingDong, JiahaoWang, XinyuZhao, XuanmingBi, ChenxiaoGao, ZhenhaiZhang, YanpingHe, Rong
This work proposes a novel framework for evaluating the second- and third-life viability of lithium-ion battery packs through the development of the RISE Index—a comprehensive metric based on Resistance growth, Integrity, Safety, and End-of-life usability. While previous research focuses on singular indicators such as residual capacity or State of Health (SoH), these approaches lack a unified, safety-informed structure for reuse qualification. This paper distinguishes itself by integrating multiple aging indicators, including resistance evolution, degradation theory, and thermal safety considerations, into a consolidated decision-making tool designed for practical deployment. The novelty lies in the formulation of the RISE Index, which fuses empirical data with electrochemical degradation mechanisms such as SEI formation, lithium plating, calendar aging, and cycling-induced impedance growth. The methodology includes a comparative analysis of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) and Lithium
Prakashkumar, Balagopal
2024–2025 Reviewers
Watzenig, DanielFruehling, Terry
The introduction of renewable energy systems offers the opportunity to achieve energy self-sufficiency or autarky in addition to contributing towards carbon neutrality by reducing the dependency on energy logistics. Amidst growing geo-political conflicts and natural calamities, the scenario of energy shortage or disruption of energy logistics is a major threat, especially for Europe due to the significant reliance on import of primary energy. Achieving autarky, however, requires a distinction between energy consumers that need uninterrupted energy supply and consumers that could potentially be cut-off during energy shortages to avoid prohibitive costs resulting from oversizing the system. Critical infrastructure such as hospitals, communication systems, emergency services and key mobility nodes like fuelling stations and charging points needed to sustain the services provided by them, always need continuous energy supply. The architecture in current tools for optimising the design and
Vijay, ArjunThaler, BernhardKöcheler, ValentinOppl, ThomasTrapp, Christian
The energy transition initiatives in Germany’s renown coal mining region Lusatia have driven research into Power-to-X-to-Power technologies, where synthetic fuel is produced from renewably sourced hydrogen and captured CO2, and converted to electricity and heat through oxyfuel combustion. This work investigates the multi-objective optimization of oxyfuel gas engine using a stochastic engine model and detailed chemistry. Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) rate, initial cylinder temperature and pressure, spark timing, piston bowl radius and depth are selected as design parameters to minimize the exhaust temperature at exhaust valve opening and indicated specific fuel consumption (ISFC) corresponding to oxyfuel operation with different dry and wet EGR rates. The optimization problem is solved for a dry EGR and four wet EGR cases with various CO2/H2O fractions, aiming to achieve comparable performance as in conventional natural gas / air operation, and energy-efficient carbon capture. The
Asgarzade, RufatFranken, TimMauss, Fabian
One of the most important components of an electric vehicle is the drive motor. Induction motors are often used for this purpose. During operation of these motors, power loss occurs, especially at high speeds. This power loss corresponds, among other things, to the sum of winding losses, iron core losses and mechanical losses. The power losses generate heat, which causes the temperature in the rotor and stator to rise. The increase in temperature of the components inside the motor can lead to premature wear and fatigue failure. To prevent overheating, the motors are air- or water-cooled. Water cooling can be achieved, for example, by means of jacket cooling. Here, the heat generated is dissipated directly by forced convection. However, the cooling jacket makes it difficult to determine the temperature inside the motor. Determining these temperatures is necessary to protect the motor from premature fatigue. The temperatures inside the motor during operation are of particular interest
Schamberger, StephanieReuss, Hans-Christian
As a zero-carbon fuel, ammonia has the potential to completely defossilize combustion engines. Due to the inert nitrogen present in the molecule, ammonia is difficult to ignite or burn. Even if the ammonia can be successfully ignited, combustion will be very slow and there is a risk of flame quenching, i.e. the flame going out before the ammonia-air mixture has been almost completely converted. Both the difficult flammability and the slow combustion result in high ammonia slip, which should be avoided at all costs. The engine efficiency is also greatly reduced. Safe ignition and burn-through can be achieved by drastically increasing the ignition energy and/or using a reaction accelerator such as hydrogen. The planned paper will use detailed 1D and 3D CFD calculations to show how high the potential of ammonia combustion in an internal combustion engine is when an active pre-chamber is used as the ignition system. As a result of the flame jets penetrating into the main combustion chamber
Sens, Marcvon Roemer, LorenzRieß, MichaelFandakov, AlexanderCasal Kulzer, Andre