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A fundamental approximation in MATLAB of the efficiency of an automotive differential in transmitting rotational kinetic energyVaughn, James Roy 30 July 2012 (has links)
The VCOST budgeting tool uses a drive cycle simulator to improve fuel economy predictions for vehicle fleets. This drive cycle simulator needs to predict the efficiency of various components of the vehicle's powertrain including any differentials. Existing differential efficiency models either lack accuracy over the operating conditions considered or require too great an investment. A fundamental model for differential efficiency is a cost-effective solution for predicting the odd behaviors unique to a differential. The differential efficiency model itself combines the torque balance equation and the Navier-Stokes equations with models for gear pair, bearing, and seal efficiencies under a set of appropriate assumptions. Comparison of the model with existing data has shown that observable trends in differential efficiency are reproducible in some cases to within 10% of the accepted efficiency value over a range of torques and speeds that represents the operating conditions of the differential. Though the model is generally an improvement over existing curve fits, the potential exists for further improvement to the accuracy of the model. When the model performs correctly, it represents an immense savings over collecting data with comparable accuracy. / text
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[en] COMBUSTION, EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE COMPUTATIONAL MODELING FOR OTTO CYCLE ENGINES AND VEHICLES FOCUSED ON FUEL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES / [pt] MODELAGEM COMPUTACIONAL DOS PARÂMETROS DE COMBUSTÃO, EFICIÊNCIA E DESEMPENHO DE MOTORES E VEÍCULOS DO CICLO OTTO EM FUNÇÃO DA COMPOSIÇÃO E PROPRIEDADES DOS COMBUSTÍVEISANTONIO CARLOS SCARDINI VILLELA 05 January 2018 (has links)
[pt] Os modelos computacionais comerciais atualmente disponíveis, em geral, não são satisfatoriamente sensíveis a variações na composição e nas propriedades dos combustíveis, não sendo capazes de predizer os seus efeitos no desempenho dos motores e veículos com precisão. Dessa forma, o desenvolvimento de combustíveis é fortemente dependente de experimentos em motores e veículos, demandando significativos custos e prazos de execução. A motivação do presente desenvolvimento reside em fornecer contribuições inéditas para a modelagem computacional de motores e veículos. O foco do trabalho está nos efeitos da composição e das propriedades dos combustíveis sobre os parâmetros de combustão, eficiência e desempenho, buscando a otimização do processo de desenvolvimento de combustíveis. Foi estabelecida metodologia para a modelagem computacional das curvas de pressão no interior do cilindro de um motor do ciclo Otto. Os valores de torque, pressão máxima e ângulo de pressão máxima, obtidos a partir das curvas de pressão simuladas apresentaram, em geral, variações percentuais de até 3 por cento, 5 por cento e 2 graus, respectivamente, em relação aos experimentos. Foi desenvolvida metodologia para a modelagem computacional da autonomia urbana em veículos leves do ciclo Otto, com resultados simulados situados dentro da faixa de incerteza do experimento, de 1,5 por cento. Foram estabelecidas metodologias para modelagem computacional dos tempos de retomada de velocidade e de parâmetros de desempenho de veículos em condições de velocidade constante. A maioria dos resultados simulados se enquadrou na faixa de 3 por cento de diferença em relação aos experimentos. / [en] In general, engine s and vehicle s simulation softwares currently available in the market, are not satisfactorily sensitive to composition and fuel properties variations, being unable to accurately predict effects on overall performance. Thus, fuel development process is strongly dependent on engines and vehicles experiments, requiring high costs and long times. This work aims to provide inedited contributions to engines and vehicles computational modeling, focusing on fuel composition and properties on its combustion parameters, efficiency and performance, as well as, to optimize fuel development process. It was established a methodology for an Otto cycle engine in cylinder pressure curves simulation. Torque, maximum pressure and maximum pressure crank angle obtained from the simulated pressure curves presented, in general, percentage changes up to 3 percent, 5percent and 2 degrees, respectively, compared to experiments. It was developed a methodology for Otto cycle light-duty vehicles urban autonomy, with simulated results within the experimental uncertainty range, of 1.5 percent. Methods for speed recovery times and vehicle performance parameters at constant speed simulations were developed. Most simulated results were within the range of 3 percent difference compared to experiments.
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Vliv zatížení spalovacího motoru na výstupní parametry traktorových souprav / Effect of engine load on the output parameters of the tractor kitsPaulmichl, Roman January 2013 (has links)
The thesis deals with the current situation in the construction of tractors, particularly engines and accessories. The work includes a methodology for measuring tractor rigs in traffic as well as methodology for plough/plow kits measuring. The measured values were tabulated, graphically presented and analysed. The thesis provides an overview of the issue of the combustion engine load placed on the engine by working conditions in transport, during primary soil tillage with different modes of operation of the tractor set. The thesis aim is to find out the practical effect of the engine load on the monitored parameters and to indicate possibilities for achieving higher efficiency in tractor units with minimum fuel performance
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Eco-Driving of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)Kavas Torris, Ozgenur 23 September 2022 (has links)
No description available.
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Assessing the potential of fuel saving and emissions reduction of the bus rapid transit system in Curitiba, BrazilDreier, Dennis January 2015 (has links)
The transport sector contributes significantly to global energy use and emissions due to its traditional dependency on fossil fuels. Climate change, security of energy supply and increasing mobility demand is mobilising governments around the challenges of sustainable transport. Immediate opportunities to reduce emissions exist through the adoption of new bus technologies, e.g. advanced powertrains. This thesis analysed energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of conventional, hybrid-electric, and plug-in hybrid-electric city buses including two-axle, articulated, and biarticulated chassis types (A total of 6 bus types) for the operation phase (Tank-to-Wheel) in Curitiba, Brazil. The systems analysis tool – Advanced Vehicle Simulator (ADVISOR) and a carbon balance method were applied. Seven bus routes and six operation times for each (i.e. 42 driving cycles) are considered based on real-world data. The results show that hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric two-axle city buses consume 30% and 58% less energy per distance (MJ/km) compared to a conventional two-axle city bus (i.e. 17.46 MJ/km). Additionally, the energy use per passenger-distance (MJ/pkm) of a conventional biarticulated city bus amounts to 0.22 MJ/pkm, which is 41% and 24% lower compared to conventional and hybrid-electric two-axle city buses, respectively. This is mainly due to the former’s large passenger carrying capacity. Large passenger carrying capacities can reduce energy use (MJ/pkm) if the occupancy rate of the city bus is sufficient high. Bus routes with fewer stops decrease energy use by 10-26% depending on the city bus, because of reductions in losses from acceleration and braking. The CO2 emissions are linearly proportional to the estimated energy use following from the carbon balance method, e.g. CO2 emissions for a conventional two-axle city bus amount to 1299 g/km. Further results show that energy use of city bus operation depends on the operation time due to different traffic conditions and driving cycle characteristics. An additional analysis shows that energy use estimations can vary strongly between considered driving cycles from real-world data. The study concludes that advanced powertrains with electric drive capabilities, large passenger carrying capacities and bus routes with a fewer number of bus stops are beneficial in terms of reducing energy use and CO2 emissions of city bus operation in Curitiba.
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