The master‘s thesis is focused on a proposal for conversion of a vehicle manual gearbox to increase its load capacity and effectiveness for use in a racing car. The thesis contains a universal applicable methodology of conversion and implementation to the real gearbox.

This work deals with the matter of powertrain vibration reduction, focusing on the transmission. These units, depending on the purpose of utilization, consist of a high number of dimensionally complex components. These need to possess features, selected already in the design phase, which would guarantee smooth and quiet operation. A properly designed tooth profile and the related specified accuracy of manufacturing are one of the most important features. The basic function and the purpose of transmissions application indicate a relatively wide range of operating speeds and transmitted loads. Moreover, combination of both loading with improperly designed string’s parameter can cause a number of various problems. The vibration initiation with related noise from gear mesh belong to the most significant sources of issues. There are multiple mechanisms of oscillation initiation. Even when using the latest trends in the development of teeth, when their shape is upgraded and developed to meet specifically given load range, the above mentioned irregularity of transferred torque cannot be completely eliminated. Therefore, it is necessary, already in the design phase, to eliminate the transmission paths by which are vibrations transmitting to other components. People perceive this action in the form of vibration, noise, or temperature change in the surroundings. With the increasing comfort levels and number of produced vehicles the reduction of vibration and noise of machinery parts becomes stricter, including gears. The experimental approach is primarily used to assess the accuracy of designed gearboxes, but it is a very expensive and a time consuming method. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a process that utilizes both numerical simulation and experimental approach but also combines the advantages of both, particularly time and cost savings and comparability of results. For this purpose, the experimental gearbox is designed and manufactured including the single-stage gear enabling variable configurations in terms of the ratio change. The gearbox is subjected to numerical simulation of different complexity levels, as well as technical experiment. Furthermore, the universal virtual prototype in Multi-Body System ADAMS is created, which reflects the impact of several key parameters for proper functionality, such as axial distance, backlash, gear mesh stiffness, shaft mounting stiffness (bearings) and modal properties of the shafts and gearbox housing. Last but not least, the impact of imbalance or irregularity of input shaft speed is incorporated. The last part focuses on a brief description of the application of the presented methodology – modelling of vibrations on the tractor gearbox.

Electro Hydrostatic Actuators (EHA) are emerging as a viable option for industrial machine builders as the design combines the best of both electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic technologies. The EHA is a highly integrated, compact alternative to traditional hydraulic solutions. Automation engineers moving toward electro-mechanical actuation in pursuit of energy efficiency and environmental cleanliness, will find an EHA an attractive option for high force density actuators. This paper will address the factors to consider when assessing an industrial machine’s application suitability for this latest innovation in actuation. It describes principal base circuits, a concept for EHA building blocks and a realized pilot application as well as challenges on actuator and components level.

Der von der Firma ibb durch Herrn Mirko Krimmel geplante Vortrag im Rahmen der Saxsim 2014, umfasst die Vorgehensweise zur Entwicklung einer Getriebebaureihe als Top-Down Design. Dabei werden die Bauteilauslegungen und Festigkeitsberechnungen mit Mathcad nach der FKM-Richtlinie 2012 vorgestellt, sowie die Möglichkeit gezeigt, Mathcad als übergreifendes Steuerelement für das Skelettmodell nutzen zu können. Weitere Punkte des Vortrags behandeln die Auslegung und Simulation des Gehäuses und der Gesamtbaugruppe mit Creo Simulate 2.0. Anhand der Überprüfung des Verdrehwinkels an der Abtriebsseite infolge von elastischer Verformung der einzelnen Bauteile, zeigen die Stärken des Programms. Eine parallel zur Entwicklung laufende Simulation mit MDX bestätigte die in Mathcad errechneten Werte und lieferte so gleichzeitig eine Verifizierung der 3D-Daten. Referierende Person ist Herr Mirko Krimmel (interne Konstruktion in Petersberg).

Die ersten Umlaufrädergetriebe wurden in Planetarien verwendet, um die Bewegung der Gestirne exakt aufzuzeigen. Bis in die zweite Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts wurden sie danach meist zur Lösung schwieriger Regelaufgaben verwendet. Erst durch größere Fortschritte in der Werkstoff- und Fertigungstechnik wurden Umlaufrädergetriebe als Drehmomentenwandler eingesetzt. Dadurch konnten die großen Vorteile der Umlaufrädergetriebe gegenüber Stirnradgetrieben in der Antriebstechnik genutzt werden. Umlaufrädergetriebe ermöglichen hohe Übersetzungen bei geringem Bauraum und Gewicht, da die Leistung über mehrere Zahnkontakte übertragen wird. Des Weiteren gibt es neben dem Zweiwellenbetrieb die Möglichkeit, im Dreiwellenbetrieb voneinander unabhängige Drehbewegungen zu überlagern. Dadurch sind beispielsweise Regelungsaufgaben bei Windenergieanlagen möglich. Dabei wird die Ungleichförmigkeit des Windes über einen zweiten drehzahlvariablen Antrieb ausgeglichen, damit am Abtrieb eine stets gleichmäßige Drehzahl am Generator anliegt. Weitere Vorteile sind die koaxiale Lage von Antrieb und Abtrieb und die symmetrische Bauform. MDESIGN LVR planet wurde entwickelt, um die Berechnung der Lastverteilung über der Zahnflanke und der Lastaufteilung auf die Planetenräder in Planetengetrieben zu übernehmen. Es ist möglich, diese Berechnung für geradverzahnte, einfachschräg- und doppeltschrägverzahnte Planetengetriebe im Zwei- und Dreiwellenbetrieb durchzuführen. Da doppelschrägverzahnte Planetengetriebe in Getrieben mit hohen Drehzahlen häufig in der Industrie verwendet werden, untersucht diese Forschungsarbeit die Theorie zur Umsetzung der Berechnung von Lastverteilungen unter dem Aspekt der Zeit – und Kosteneffizienz. Dabei sollen spezifische Probleme bei der Berechnung der Breitenlastverteilung über der Zahnflanke für doppelschrägverzahnte Planetengetriebe erfasst werden. Diese Probleme umfassen bei Doppelschrägverzahnung beispielsweise die hohen Torsionsverformungen, die Aufteilung der Last auf die Zahnhälften und die gegenseitige Beeinflussung der Verformung der Zahnhälften untereinander.

With the exponential development of more sustainable automotive powertrains, new gearbox technologies must also be created and tested extensively. Scania employs dynamometer testbeds to conduct such tests, but this plethora of new and rapidly developed gearboxes pose many problems for testbed technicians. Regulating oil temperature during tests is vital and controllers must be developed for each gearbox configuration; this is difficult given system complexity, nonlinear dynamics, and time limitations. Therefore, technicians currently resort to a manually tuned controller based on real-time observations; a time-intensive process with sub-par performance. This master thesis breaks down this predicament into two research questions. The first employs a replicate study to investigate whether linear system identification methods can model the oil conditioning system adequately. A test procedure is developed and executed on one gearbox setup to capture system behavior around a reference point and the resulting models are compared for best fitment. Results from this study show that such data-driven modeling methods can sufficiently represent the system. The second research question investigates whether the derived model can then be used to create a better-performing model-based controller through pole placement design. To draw a comparison between old and new controllers, both are implemented on the testbed PLC while conducting a nominal test procedure varying torque and oil flow. Results from this study show that the developed controller does regulate temperature sufficiently, but the original controller is more robust in this specific test case. / Med den exponentiella utvecklingen av mer hållbara drivlinor i fordonsindustrin måste nya växellådsteknologier skapas och testas på en omfattande skala. Scania använder sig utav dynamometer testbäddar för att utföra sådana tester, men denna uppsjö av nya och snabbt utvecklade växellådor skapar utmaningar för testbäddsteknikerna. Reglering av oljetemperaturen under testerna är avgörande och därmed måste nya regulatorer utvecklas för varje växellådskonfiguration; detta är problematiskt med tanke på systemkomplexitet, olinjär dynamik samt tidsbegränsning. På grund av detta använder sig testbäddsteknikerna för tillfället av en manuell metod för att ta fram parametrarna till regulatorerna baserat på realtidsobservationer vilket är en tidskrävande process som ofta leder till en underpresterande regulator. Det här masterarbetet bryter ner den nämnda problematiken i två forskningsfrågor. Den första behandlar en replikationsstudie för att undersöka om linjära systemidentifikations metoder kan modellera oljekonditioneringssytemet på ett adekvat sätt. En testprocedur utvecklas och utförs på en växellådskonfiguration för att ta fram en modell för systemet kring en referenspunkt. De resulterande modellerna jämförs för att fastställa vilken metod som bäst beskriver systemet. Resultatet från denna studie visar att sådana data-drivna modelleringsmetoder kan beskriva systemet på ett tillfredsställande sätt. Den andra forskningsfrågan undersöker om den härledda modellen kan användas för att skapa en bättre presterande modellbaserad regulator med hjälp av polplaceringsmetoden. För att kunna göra en jämförelse mellan gamla samt nya regulatorer implementeras båda på testbäddens PLC varvid en nominell testprocedur utförs som varierar vridmoment och oljeflöde. Resultatet från denna studie visar att den framtagna regulatorn kan reglera oljetemperaturen på ett tillfredsställande sätt, däremot är den ursprungliga regulatorn mer robust i det behandlade testfallet.

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This study presents the design and optimization of a test rig tailored for upcoming wind turbine design applications. Initial decisions were made regarding component selection, focusing on a gearbox, electric motor, and motor controller. Requirements included continuous power output of 300 kW from the electric motor and the gearbox's ability to handle specified torque and reduce input speed to match the structural limitations. Key challenges revolved around gearbox design and performance, necessitating a right-angle configuration for converting horizontal to vertical torque efficiently. To meet the rotational speed requirements, a 30 to 1 ratio gearbox was selected, ensuring compatibility with the maximum structural rotational speed of 50 revolutions per minute. The electric motor, pivotal in the drivetrain, was chosen based on a balance between economic viability and rotational speed, resulting in a four-pole motor configuration. Coupling mechanisms were employed to connect the motor and gearbox, facilitating energy transfer between shafts. A motor controller was integrated to regulate current flow, voltage application, and frequency modulation, enhancing operational control and adaptability to specific requirements. Radial ball bearings were selected to minimize energy expenditure during rotation, particularly due to downward compressive forces. The test rig setup, situated indoors on a concrete floor, mandated a metal plate foundation to ease component attachment without drilling into the floor. Data simulations were conducted to determine bolt specifications capable of withstanding motor-induced forces. Furthermore, collaboration with industry experts facilitated component selection and quotation analysis, ensuring an optimized drivetrain solution meeting both technical and economic criteria. This research contributes to the advancement of wind turbine design testing methodologies, providing insights into component selection, integration, and optimization for enhanced performance and reliability.

Rolling element bearings are a vital part in many rotating machinery, including vehicles. A defective bearing can be a symptom of other problems in the machinery and is due to a high failure rate. Early detection of bearing defects can therefore help to prevent malfunction which ultimately could lead to a total collapse. The thesis is done in collaboration with Scania that wants a better understanding of how external sensors such as accelerometers, can be used for condition monitoring in their gearboxes. Defective bearings creates vibrations with specific frequencies, known as Bearing Characteristic Frequencies, BCF [23]. A key component in the proposed method is based on identification and extraction of these frequencies from vibration signals from accelerometers mounted near the monitored bearing. Three solutions are proposed for automatic bearing fault detection. Two are based on data-driven classification using a set of machine learning methods called Support Vector Machines and one method using only the computed characteristic frequencies from the considered bearing faults. Two types of features are developed as inputs to the data-driven classifiers. One is based on the extracted amplitudes of the BCF and the other on statistical properties from Intrinsic Mode Functions generated by an improved Empirical Mode Decomposition algorithm. In order to enhance the diagnostic information in the vibration signals two pre-processing steps are proposed. Separation of the bearing signal from masking noise are done with the Cepstral Editing Procedure, which removes discrete frequencies from the raw vibration signal. Enhancement of the bearing signal is achieved by band pass filtering and amplitude demodulation. The frequency band is produced by the band selection algorithms Kurtogram and Autogram. The proposed methods are evaluated on two large public data sets considering bearing fault classification using accelerometer data, and a smaller data set collected from a Scania gearbox. The produced features achieved significant separation on the public and collected data. Manual detection of the induced defect on the outer race on the bearing from the gearbox was achieved. Due to the small amount of training data the automatic solutions were only tested on the public data sets. Isolation performance of correct bearing and fault mode among multiplebearings were investigated. One of the best trade offs achieved was 76.39 % fault detection rate with 8.33 % false alarm rate. Another was 54.86 % fault detection rate with 0 % false alarm rate.

Les spectres de bruit mesurés en cabine d’hélicoptère montrent que la boîte de transmission principale (BTP) est un des principaux contributeurs au bruit perçu par les usagers. Elle génère en effet plusieurs raies émergeant fortement du bruit large bande et dont les fréquences se situent dans la plage de sensibilité maximale de l’oreille humaine. Dans un contexte d’amélioration permanente du confort acoustique des usagers, un modèle numérique est développé pour prédire le comportement dynamique des BTP. Les équations du mouvement sont écrites sur la base de fonctions du temps représentatives des excitations générées par l’engrènement (raideur d’engrènement et erreurs de transmission). Plusieurs éléments de validation sont présentés pour confirmer la pertinence de la formulation proposée. Différents résultats numériques et expérimentaux de la littérature sont utilisés à des fins de comparaison, montrant que le modèle s’applique aux systèmes à simple étage de réduction, par engrenage cylindrique ou spiro-conique. La validation est ensuite étendue aux systèmes à deux étages de réduction et les résultats confirment que la formulation basée sur les erreurs de transmission permet de tenir compte des corrections de profil. Finalement, le modèle est utilisé pour diverses applications. Premièrement, l’influence des erreurs de pas sur le comportement dynamique de transmissions par engrenages est discutée, ainsi que l’influence combinée du niveau de chargement appliqué. Dans un second temps, la relation entre l’erreur de transmission dynamique et différents coefficients dynamiques est étudiée. Le contenu spectral de la réponse au niveau des roulements est ensuite analysé pour des systèmes à deux engrènements cylindriques et l’influence de différents paramètres est discutée. Enfin, une application est réalisée sur un système comprenant un engrenage cylindrique et un engrenage spiro-conique. Les phénomènes de couplage entre les étages successifs sont mis en évidence ainsi que la contribution des deux engrènements au contenu spectral de la réponse aux roulements. / Noise measurements have shown that helicopters main gearboxes highly contribute to the overall cabin noise. Gear mesh vibrations propagate through the shafts to the rolling element bearings and the casing which becomes a source of radiated noise. The latter is characterized by high-amplitude tones emerging from broadband noise whose frequencies lie in the range of maximum human ear sensitivity. In the context of continuous improvement in the acoustic comfort of helicopter passengers, it is therefore necessary to analyse and optimize gearbox vibrations in order to reduce casing noise radiations. The research work presented in this memoir is focused on the development of a numerical model dedicated to the prediction of gear system dynamic behaviour, comprising several gear stages and different types of gears. This model relies on classic beam and lumped parameter elements along with specific two-node gear elements for both cylindrical (spur, helical) and spiral-bevel gears. The equations of motion are developed based on time-varying functions representative of mesh excitations which comprise: (a) mesh stiffness functions, (b) quasi-static transmission error under load, and (c) kinematic (or no-load) transmission error. A number of comparisons with benchmark numerical and experimental results from the literature are presented which demonstrate that the proposed approach is sound as far as single-stage systems with spur, helical or spiral-bevel gears are considered. Validations are then extended to double-stage gears and, here again, it is confirmed that the proposed transmission error based formulation is accurate and can account for tooth shape modifications. In the second part of the memoir, several examples of application are presented and commented upon. First, the combined influence of tooth pitch errors and load on the dynamic behaviour of gear transmissions is tackled. An extended three-dimensional model and a reduced torsional version are then confronted in order to investigate the dependency between dynamic transmission errors and mesh force / root stress dynamic factors. Further investigations on bearing dynamic response in two-stage spur gear systems are conducted and the particular contributions of profile modifications are analysed. Finally, a system combining a cylindrical gear and a spiral-bevel gear is considered and particular attention is paid to the dynamic couplings between the various meshes and their influence on bearing dynamic responses.