Sooner Racing Team September 10 th 2012 Systems Breakdown & Design Opportunities
Upcoming Events Engineering Career Fair Thursday – GO! Resume Critiques SRT Events Design Review- Frame Thursday 7:30 EPF B4 (Lab in Basement) Saturday Workday 10:00 am EPF Be on time- get involved
Team Organization Chassis Frame Suspension Brakes Steering Aero Body Powertrain Engine Intake & Exhaust Drivetrain Cooling Oil Fuel Electronics DAQ Tuning Wiring ECU Active Aero 2013 Design Goals Lightweight Low Yaw Moment of Inertia Low Center of Gravity
Chassis Frame Torsional rigidity/load modeling Reduced CG and weight Innovative application of rule compliance Suspension Vehicle dynamics simulation Decrease component loads Creative application/packaging of system Increase tuning flexibility Driver Interface Decrease CG and weight Unique packaging solutions Clutch engagement Shifting
Chassis Aero Active vs. Static Reduced drag and decrease weight CFD modeling Body Decrease weight Evaluate side pod design Composite layup procedures Mold design and machining
Powertrain Engine Internals rebuild Valve train optimization Intake & Exhaust Engine air flow simulation Intake plenum sizing Exhaust design/packaging Drivetrain Chain tensioner design- weight reduction Sprocket design- decrease rotational inertia Differential selection and mounting Acceleration simulation
Powertrain Cooling Radiator selection/justification Dyno validation- Heat X Creative packaging- lowering CG Duct design Deaeration system Oil and Fuel Low CG tank design- starvation concerns Fuel pump selection Fuel injector configuration design Sight tube designs Oil selection justification Hard line implementation
Electronics DAQ Wiring organization Wireless communication Tuning and ECU Wiring ECU and sensors Auto up-shift Dyno control and data collection Fuel Injection tuning and optimization Lightweight, visible instrumentation Safety shut offs design Dynamic aero?
Electronics Public Relations and Administration Organizing team events Contacting potential sponsors Designing team merchandise Tracking team funds/expenses Maintaining sponsor rapport
Upcoming Events Engineering Career Fair Thursday – GO! Resume Critiques SRT Events Design Review- Frame Thursday 7:30 EPF B4 (Lab in Basement) Saturday Workday 10:00 am EPF Be on time- get involved
Contact Information Dr. Siddique- Stanley Lewis- Electronics/Aero Robert Schwartz- Powertrain/Frame John Conder- Drivetrain/Frame John Pate- Cooling/Fluids Brad Mallinson- Suspension/Chassis Anna Masters- Ryan Campbell- Blake Holland- Driver Ross Moseley- Intake SRT Website Rules