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E lectronic V alve C ontrol T eam. ME 4000 Fall 2006 Department of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering, University of Utah , Salt Lake City, UT. Advisor: Dr Sanford Meek meek@mech.utah.edu Team: Philip Rawlings revthrashin@yahoo.com Ben Marble bspunkie@excite.com
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Electronic ValveControl Team ME 4000 Fall 2006 Department of Mechanical EngineeringCollege of Engineering, University of Utah , Salt Lake City, UT Advisor: Dr Sanford Meek meek@mech.utah.edu Team: Philip Rawlings revthrashin@yahoo.com Ben Marble bspunkie@excite.com Seth Grant asethgrant@hotmail.com Cory Coston cory.p.coston@gmail.com
Introduction • Overview • Problem Definition • Customer Requirements • Coolness Factor • Design Focus • Purchasing Requirements
Overview • How Valves are Controlled Today • The Lift and Duration Compromise www.honda-engines-eu.com eurosporthighperformance.com
Problem Definition • Design a Dynamically Configurable Valve Actuation System for a Simple Internal Combustion Engine • Design a Control System to Optimize Valve Timing and Duration for Most Every Engine Speed and Loading
Customer Requirements • More Power • Fuel Efficiency • Lowered Emissions • Quiet Noise Level • Long Product Life • Affordable Cost co-opliving.com
Coolness Factor • Fuel Efficient for Cruising • Maximum Power on Demand • Lower Emissions for Green Factor • Cutting Edge Technology • Automotive Experience for EVCT Members
Design Focus • The Interface of the Power Source to the Valve for Actuation • Control System Sensing & Feedback Programming
Purchasing Requirements • Motors or Solenoids for Valve Actuation • Sensors for Feedback • Software Drivers • Honda OHV Engine • Raw Material to Machine Parts www.honda-engines-eu.com
Summary • Design a Electronically Controlled Valve System • Consumers Expect More • Programmable Valve Systems are Cool • Design Focus on Actuator and Control System • Purchased Materials