| OPTRAREF | This project is in progress |
| Root Cause Powertrain Refinement for Sustainable High Power to Low Weight Constructions |
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Context A particularly problematic class of powertrain NVH is related to impact loading of sub-systems downstream of the engine. This is caused by power torque surge or fade during engagement or disengagement processes during operation of the clutch or throttle Aims Identify the root cause of high frequency impact induced drivetrain vibration Method Generate a fundamental understanding of the sources and mechanisms of impact loading transmission to light weight structural components of the driveline system Carry out a fundamental investigation of mechanisms and paths for structural acoustic coupling Identify root-cause remedial actions to reduce (and ideally eliminate) the problem Draw recommendations for manufacturing and "sign-off" tests for sub system and component selection Develop state-of-the-art CAE tools for virtual prototype testing and parametric studies of powertrain high frequency transient phenomena Benefits Improved customer perception of a vehicle through the reduction of structure-borne noise Reduced warranty claims Advanced CAE systems for the study of highly non-linear powertrain vibrations Participants Ford Motor Company Ltd Mechanical Dynamics International Ltd University of Bradford |
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