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Design And Fabrication Of A Suspension Rig, Abhijith Geo Philip
Design And Fabrication Of A Suspension Rig, Abhijith Geo Philip
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
Owing to its placement under the vehicle body, the suspension system is one of the parts of the vehicle which are difficult to comprehend completely, albeit being a vital component. For demonstrating the working of a suspension system, a physical model in which one can actually see the movement of all the components would be a great tool. A Mustang II independent front suspension system was purchased from Heidts Engineering Performance and a rig that can emulate some of the real world situations of vehicle suspension action was designed and fabricated. All the components are accessible and conditions like bounce, …
Design And Implementation Of A Mobile Test Cell, Timothy J. Okkema
Design And Implementation Of A Mobile Test Cell, Timothy J. Okkema
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open
In this thesis, a modular powertrain mounting and instrumentation system is developed to increase engine testing efficiency in the Michigan Technological University Mobile Laboratory (Mobile Lab). This method is specifically designed for use in an on-the-road application with limited space where traditional engine test cell designs are not practical. This system is made to be robust, but simple enough that it can easily be built by future powertrain test engineers. In addition, a wall mounted diesel system was developed to provide common rail injection pressures to add the ability for conversion of mechanical injected diesel engines. And finally, an engine …