Design process to minimize roof surface defects using a flexural function and Finite Element analysis

The appearance and exterior precision of passenger cars aesthetics has become an important factor in the automotive industry. During vehicle assembly, the curvature of the roof can change slightly and create cosmetic defects that affect the exterior appearance. The critical factor causing curvature change on the roof is the thermally driven expansion of an elastomer-based mastic sealer which is applied between the exterior roof panel and support rail during the frame assembly process. Therefore the expansion of the mastic sealer was modeled to predict the curvature change in the roof panel. In order to evaluate the causes and predict the curvature change quantitatively, a Finite Element (FE) simulation of the oven heating and mastic curing was performed. Validation of the simulation model was performed by comparing the local deformation and amount of the curvature change on the roof obtained from the actual process. In order to minimize the curvature change, the Taguchi method was used in conjunction with the FE model where a total of eight factors were chosen to perform a sensitivity analysis. In order to exclude the deformation due to residual stress resulting from the oven process, it was selected as a noise factor. Response was taken as the maximum curvature change calculated by a flexural function which was used to distinguish absolute curvature that is not affected by the horizontal or vertical movement of roof panel. A total of 18 cases were analyzed with length of each sealer, pitch of sealer, and rail location being identified as the most influential factors affecting the curvature change. Using the optimum values, the amount of curvature change in the roof panel was reduced by 12 percent.     

Pressure model based coordinated control of VGT and dual-loop EGR in a diesel engine air-path system

This paper describes a pressure-model-based coordinated control method of a variable geometry turbine (VGT) and dual-loop exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) in a diesel engine air-path system. Conventionally, air fraction or burnt gas fraction states are controlled for the control of dual-loop EGR systems, but fraction control is not practical since sensors for fractions are not available on production engines. In fact, there is still great controversy over how best to select control outputs for dual-loop EGR systems. In this paper, pressure and mass flow states are chosen as control outputs without fraction states considering the availability and reliability of sensors. A coordinated controller based on the simple control-oriented model is designed with practical aspects, which is applicable for simultaneous operations of high pressure (HP) EGR, low pressure (LP) EGR, and VGT. In addition, the controller adopts the method of input-output linearization using back-stepping to solve the chronic problems of conventional pressure-based controllers such as coupling effects between operations of HP EGR, and VGT. The control performance is verified by simulation based on the proven GT-POWER model of a heavy-duty 6000cc diesel engine air-path.     

A new efficient EDI system for container cargo logistics

There have been many efforts to develop a logistics information system in the Korean logistics industry. In spite of these efforts, there are many points which need improvement in the Logistics Information System, of which function is the electronic data communication without added value. This paper aims to describe some of the main problems and the successful factors which are being found in the evolution of the present EDI systems for clearing import/export container cargoes, with special reference to Singapore, Korea, and Japan. Following this, leaving legal issues aside, to suggest workable guidelines for designing a new efficient EDI system for container cargo logistics. As a result of the review, the following successful factors are drawn: (a) the planning, requirement analysis and design of EDI are critical, as it provides a framework for its implementation; (b) as the data of customs clearance are an integral part of a logistics EDI system, the inclusion of customs in the system design is essential; (c) the sharing system of cargo data as the framework of the logistics EDI is efficient for data interchange; (d) the EDI software for the user has been developed and provided by an EDI network operating company; and (e) to facilitate communication between trading partners and the transport sector, it is necessary to adopt a global message standard, such as EDIFACT.     

盾构切削刀具的布置规律及优化研究

根据盾构切削刀具的阿氏螺线布置规律,针对北京地铁四号线14标学院南路站—双榆树站区间盾构刀具的布置形式,推导该区间盾构刀具的阿氏螺线布置公式及规律;并通过对刀具实际磨损情况的分析和研究,提出减少刀具磨损的优化布置措施。研究有助于为同类工程盾构刀具的布置提供参考。     

舱壁与压载对流场中有限长圆柱壳声辐射影响

舱壁与压载是各种水下潜器及潜艇的重要结构形式,研究其对环肋圆柱壳振动声辐射的影响是很有必要的.本文研究了流场中带压载及舱壁的有限长环肋圆柱壳在简谐径向点激励作用下振动与声辐射特性.将舱壁等价为施加在圆柱壳上的线力,舱段底部的压载当做附加质量平摊到壳板上,只考虑其惯性力的影响.基于Flugge薄壳理论和Helmhohz方程,导出加筋圆柱壳的耦合振动方程,计算了耦合结构表面均方速度级和辐射声功率级,分析了舱壁和压载对圆柱壳振动和声辐射的影响.得出以下结论:舱壁对壳体振动的影响要分频段讨论,而对声辐射的影响可以忽略不计;在高频段,压载可有效起到减振降噪的作用.     

迈向可持续的公共交通之路——首尔公交改革的经验与成就(续)

2004年7月1日,首尔市政府在全市开展了深刻的针对公交系统的整合性改革,这一举措成为迈向可持续性城市交通的重要一步。这次公交改革成功实施的关键在于它将管理机构、创新技术、基础设施的建设以及公交的组织和运营融为一体。经过一系列改革之后,首尔的交通面貌焕然一新:通过进一步协调交通运输容量和需求之间的矛盾,提高了运营效率,增加了乘客人数,使公交运营商的收入自启动集成收费系统之后得到增加。     

耐压壳非圆度偏差检测研究

耐压壳是水下航行器的主要构件,其热膨胀系数大,刚度大,厚度大,易造成焊接变形.文章利用工程数学分析推导了耐压壳非圆度偏差计算、换算及简化方法,编制了偏差计算程序.研究结果为降低制造误差提供了依据.     

ISAC防治半刚性基层反射裂缝的力学分析及试验

通过力学分析与室内试验研究了各种夹层用于半刚性基层反射裂缝的防裂情况,结果表明ISAC复合夹层有着较好的防裂效果。采取复合夹层下面的基层埋设位移计和测缝计,上面的沥青混合料面层埋设应变计的方法对试验路段复合夹层的防裂情况进行了测试。振弦式测缝计的试验测定结果的线性关系稳定.能较好地反映路面基层预切缝在温度变化情况下的实际缝隙变化规律。铺设聚酯玻纤布ISAC复合夹层的预切缝2和采用玻纤格栅作为上层应变吸收层的预切缝4的测试结果表明,两者具有基本一致的缝隙张开量变化规律。两者都有着较好的抗裂效果。在较高温度下。采用玻纤格栅ISAC复合夹层的防裂效果优于聚酯玻纤布ISAC复合夹层。但低温情况下的防裂效果还有待于后续的测试。     

Vibration transmission reduction from a centrifugal turbo blower in a fuel cell electric vehicle

This paper presents a multi-body flexible dynamic analysis of a centrifugal turbo blower for a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the application of computer-aided engineering (CAE) to predict the acceleration at the mount position of the blower. This predicted acceleration is validated by using the measured acceleration data. The numerical simulation for the multi-body flexible dynamics of the blower is used not only to identify the most effective mount among four mounts in an FCEV by controlling the complex stiffness of the isolator, but also to suggest the range of complex stiffness of the isolator at the most effective mount. This numerical simulation technology can be useful for the estimation of the variation of vibration transmission for the structural modification of the turbo blower.     

Crash protection of Hybrid Electrical Vehicles for amending the KMVSS No. 91

This paper explores issues related to the electrical safety of Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEVs) during and after various crash events. Japanese and American federal regulations regarding occupant protection against high voltages in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and HEVs were surveyed and analyzed in this study. Front, side and rear impact tests for two types of HEVs were conducted to investigate electrolyte spillage, the retention of the propulsion battery system and the electrical isolation of the occupant. The test results met the related criteria. The test procedures and the criteria for occupant protection established through this study were amended to Korean Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (KMVSS) No. 91 to add the crash protection of the EVs and the HEVs.