Browse Topic: Magnetic clutches

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With the shift towards electrification, automakers are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency of the electric vehicles (EVs). Whether through advanced materials, battery technology, powertrain optimization, software optimization, or reliability improvements, these strategies can help improve EV range, performance, and energy efficiency, making EVs a more attractive option for consumers. This paper focuses on powertrain optimization by utilizing a two-speed transmission instead of a conventional single-speed solution. Multi-speed transmissions offer faster acceleration, increased speed, better gradeability, and reduced energy consumption, which translates to increased vehicle range. Cost and space are critical factors in development and are considered when selecting architecture. The gear ratios are selected by solving an optimization problem to minimize the energy loss and maximize the dynamic performance. The vehicle system-level simulation is set up in the MATLAB/Simulink
Saini, SandeepRodrigues, KeithJennings, JohnFinn, Dustin
In order to insure passengers’ comfort, automotive air conditioning compressors are designed to be operational in case of low battery voltage. However, the “minimum engagement voltage” of compressors is mostly driven by designers’ know-how and rely extensively on laboratory tests, which can lead to two issues: Costly design modifications if problems are detected too late in the validation phase and the necessity to perform several design iterations before reaching the desired target. This paper presents the benefit of predicting the minimum engagement voltage where both of these drawbacks can be avoided, leading to a more robust design process. The method was tested on an electromagnetic clutch whose purpose is to engage the compressor when the air conditioning is turned on by passengers. The magnetic field generated by the clutch was estimated using an electromagnetic simulation software. Coil design parameters, materials magnetic properties, clutch assembly geometry and air gaps were
Pluy, NicolasOhk, Changheon
Clutches are mechanisms used for coupling between shafts in order to transmit torque from one to the other. This coupling is made mechanically by friction between the parts with a high friction intermediate material. In this process, the slippage between the parts becomes a source of heat that makes the system temperature to raise up to high values. Under high temperature, the capacity of torque transmission of the clutch can be reduced by the variation of the effective contact diameter, once the contact region of friction change as the temperature is rising. This is caused by the thermal-displacement effect induced by the friction. The torque capacity also can be affected by the friction coefficient that varies with the temperature. Therefore, in order to design an optimized system, it is necessary an analysis of the parts and materials under the influence of temperature changing. This work proposes a simulation methodology for the evaluation of tensions and deformations influenced by
Paes, Joed HenriqueGioria, Gustavo dos Santos
This paper describes the simulation, design, and testing of a mechanically supercharged 2.4L I-4 gasoline direct injection engine with Miller cycle late intake valve closing and high geometric compression ratio. Engine downspeeding is also achieved through modified transmission gear ratios. A 3.3L naturally-aspirated V6 engine was chosen as the benchmark for comparison. Intended vehicle application is a mid-size passenger car or small/mid-size CUV. The CAE tool GT-Power was used for component selection and air path development. The powertrain simulation model was then exercised to show both improved fuel economy and performance compared to the V6 baseline engine. The design of a bespoke integrated supercharger with magnetic clutch, charge air cooler, and intake manifold was made and procured. A large new software aggregate was ported into an existing production ECU with modified internal circuitry. Volumetric efficiency was calibrated using automated engine mapping techniques and
Birckett, AaronEngineer, NayanArlauskas, PaulShirley, MarkNeuman, Paul
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) specifies pictographic symbols for ground support equipment. They have been compiled for the benefit of those who deal with such equipment like airlines, airport authorities, manufacturers etc. in order to facilitate fast and accurate identification of controls, indicators, and decals of powered and unpowered equipment. This document shall promote standardization of terms for controls, indicators etc. of ground support equipment and eliminate language problems. It is recommended to put these pictograms on all future equipment and to retrofit all existing equipment as far as possible
AGE-3 Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Committee
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