Proceedings of the European Automotive Congress EAEC-ESFA 2015 [electronic resource] /
Andreescu, Cristian.editor.
Clenci, Adrian.editor.
The volume includes selected and reviewed papers from the European Automotive Congress held in Bucharest, Romania, in November 2015. Authors are experts from research, industry and universities coming from 14 countries worldwide. The papers are covering the latest developments in fuel economy and environment, automotive safety and comfort, automotive reliability and maintenance, new materials and technologies, traffic and road transport systems, advanced engineering methods and tools, as well as advanced powertrains and hybrid and electric drives.
Description based upon print version of record.
Foreword; Scientific Committee; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 Investigation of a Mechanism Through a Transient Thermal Analysis and an Equivalent Steady-State Thermal Analysis; Abstract; Introduction; Mechanism Model for Transient Thermal Analysis; Equivalent Mechanism Model for Steady-State Thermal Analysis; Comparison of Results from Transient and Steady-State Thermal Analysis; Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; 2 Inter-cylinder Distribution of Di-Ethyl-Ether Injected into the Intake Manifold of a Diesel Engine Using CFD Simulation; Abstract; Introduction
Computational Fluid Dynamics SimulationMesh Generation and Simulation Description; Simulation Results. Discussion; Conclusions and Future Works; Acknowledgments; References; 3 Analysis of Complex Planetary Mechanisms Used in Nine Speed Automatic Transmissions of Cars; Abstract; Introduction; Analysis Methodology of Gearbox Kinematic Scheme; Gearboxes Angular Speed Analysis; Gearboxes Torque Loads Analysis; Gearboxes Powerflows and Efficiency Grade Analysis; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 4 DUSTER ZERO---Electric Vehicle Research 4WD; Abstract; Introduction
DUSTER ZERO 4WD ArchitectureElectric Drive System 4WD; Connexion Box and Traction Battery Charger (CBC); Power Electronic Box (PEB): Inverter, DC/DC Converter and Excitation; Motor Control Unit (MCU); Electric Machine (EM); Transmission 4WD Type; Traction Battery and Battery Charging System; Traction Battery Design; Battery Charging System; Vehicle Conversions; DUSTER ZERO 4WD's Suspension; DUSTER ZERO 4WD's Steering; DUSTER ZERO 4WD's Braking; DUSTER ZERO 4WD's Interior; DUSTER ZERO 4WD's Climatization; Vehicle Performances; Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References
5 The Thermal Characterisation of a Disc Brake Rotor at Reduced Scale with Particular Reference to Pad Aspect RatioAbstract; Introduction; The Scaling Process; The Methodology; Results and Discussion; Conclusions; References; 6 Experimental Identification of the Automotive Magnetorheological Shock Absorbers; Abstract; Introduction; Test Bench Description; Preliminary Experimental Results; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 7 Application of Fuzzy Topsis and Ahp Method in Evaluating Vehicle Roadworthiness Performance; Abstract; Introduction; Vehicle Roadworthiness
Vehicle Roadworthiness IndicatorsAssigning Indicator Weights by Fuzzy Ahp; Composite Indicator and Fuzzy Topsis Method; Results of the Calculations; Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; 8 Concept Design of Twin-Sheet Thermoplastic Cellular Structures for Vehicle's Bumper System; Abstract; Introduction; Cellular Twin Sheet Structures; Results; Numerical Model Overview; Analysis of the Existing Bumper System; Model Without the Energy Absorber; Model with Twin Sheet Structure.; Conclusions; References
9 On the New Concept and Advantages of the Integrated Shock Absorber---Air Spring---``Isas''
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
The volume includes selected and reviewed papers from the European Automotive Congress held in Bucharest, Romania, in November 2015. Authors are experts from research, industry and universities coming from 14 countries worldwide. The papers are covering the latest developments in fuel economy and environment, automotive safety and comfort, automotive reliability and maintenance, new materials and technologies, traffic and road transport systems, advanced engineering methods and tools, as well as advanced powertrains and hybrid and electric drives.
Automotive engineering.
Automotive Engineering.