Is the HUMVEE Powered Sufficiently? Operation Charge 10/5/06
Purpose To model power usage of the HUMVEE. To model power usage of the HUMVEE. To identify power losses. To identify power losses. To propose alterations to meet final goals. To propose alterations to meet final goals.
Gear Radio Three different gear ratios were chosen for comparison Three different gear ratios were chosen for comparison 19:119:1 15:115:1 10:110:1 This gear ratio includes the gear reducer, gear differential, and portal axel
Possible Speeds
Developing Power Model Power=V i [C r *Mg*cos(Θ)+Mg*sin(Θ)+.5*ρ air *C d *A f *V i 2 ] V i =Velocity C f =Rolling Resistance=.01 C d =Coeff of drag=.446 ρ air =1.2kg/m^3
Required Power to Move HUMVEE
Torque Requirements
Power Required to move HUMVEE in with efficiencies. (0% Upgrade)
Torque Requirements
Power Required to move HUMVEE in with efficiencies. (6% Upgrade)
Torque Requirements
Power Required to move HUMVEE in with efficiencies.(15% Upgrade)
Torque Requirements