Optimization of engine mounts has been performed in several studies; some of them investigated single mount model, some studied mounted engine model, and others discussed on full-vehicle model. The goal of this study is to determine which model is more appropriate for the optimization of Hydraulic Engine Mounts (HEMs). A fullvehicle model is difficult to be modeled, and simulation of the model ...

This paper deals with an investigation of different control strategies for a series hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV). Another discussed issue is the application of a free-piston generator. By replacing a conventional combustion engine with a free-piston generator it is possible to increase the total efficiency of the system. The object of investigation is a 12-ton truck, mainly used in urban area...

Due to the increasing development in various branches of the automotive industry, the need for a comfort climate in the cabin is more sensible. However, to achieve climate comfort, HVAC system consumes a considerable amount of engine power. Hence, improving HVAC system performance leads to more energy saving of the vehicle which is a critical factor for nowadays automotive. Besides, one crucial...

This paper investigates the opportunities for improving truck fuel economy through the use of a Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit (FC APU) for silent watch, as well as for powering electrified engine accessories during driving. The particular vehicle selected as the platform for this study is a prototype of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) capable of carrying a 5 ton payload. Peak sta...

This paper investigates 3D simulation of fluid flow in a centrifugal pump from the Detroit Diesel company to extract possible engine cooling trends.  The velocity and pressure profile of water, the coolant, is analyzed and the characteristic curves of the pump are derived. This provides a useful evaluation of the pump performance at all working conditions. For this aim, a computational fluid dy...

In this research, a new exhaust manifold and its cooling jackets is first designed for the integrated exhaust manifold into cylinder head (IEMCH) for a turbocharged engine. Then, the gas exchange and flow analysis is carried out numerically to evaluate the proper conditions for the exhaust gas and the coolant stream respectively. Finally, the entire engine parts are thermally analyzed to assure...

The motivations for the move to electrified vehicles are discussed with reference their improved energy efficiency, potential lower CO2 emissions (if electricity system is decarbonized), (or zero) NOx/particulate matter (PM) tailpipe emissions, and overall costs owners. Some of assumptions made in life-cycle calculations effect these on benefits electric clear. A number new tribological challen...

Determining the mass of a vehicle from ground-based passive sensor data is important for many traffic safety requirements. This work presents a method for calculating the mass of a vehicle using ground-based video and acoustic measurements. By assuming that no energy is lost in the conversion, the mass of a vehicle can be calculated from the rotational energy generated by the vehicle’s engine a...