Design Optimization of Tractor Fuel Tank Using OptiStruct Technology

Present off-highway vehicle market demands low cost and light weight component to meet the NVH, Durability and need of cost effective vehicle with fuel efficient. This in turn gives the rise to more effective use of materials for vehicle parts which can reduce the overall weight with enhanced utility of vehicle for various applications. This paper briefs about how topology optimization technique helped to achieve this challenging objective. In this paper, we present a methodology for designing a Plastic Fuel Tank Assy. Using OptiStruct module of HyperWorks. Compared with baseline design of FT assembly , the mass on the final design is reduced by 20%.