Example Projects - Motorsport
Formula 1 Transient Dynamometer
Mechanical design of Formula 1 transient test bed including:-
- Concept layout - "flexible" design utilising car or test bed gearbox
- Engine mounting - engine, bell-housing, exhaust system, auxiliaries
- Driveline design including torsional & lateral critical analysis - quillshafts, couplings, bearing systems
- Engine oil conditioning
- Engine water cooling system
- Test bed oil lubrication systems
- Gearbox integration and design analysis
- Combustion air system integration
- Test bed exhaust system design
- Integration of torque measurement systems - low / high speed
Formula 1 Transient Dynamometer Upgrade
Upgrade of existing Formula 1 transient test bed including:-
- Integration of new permanent magnet wheel motors
- Precision sliding motor bases with 2 axis adjustment
- Interface design for torque measuring flanges
- Specification of variable speed drive system
- Design of cable management system with free movement capability in 2 axes
- Complete installation and commissioning