The analysis team at Powertrain Technology can perform sizing of engine subsystems and components, being at the initial stage of a project when many details still have to be defined and preliminary dimensions need to be provided as inputs to the design, or later on, when the design is being finalised and confirmation is needed of the design elements to work as intended. These skills can be also applied to projects involving the diagnosis and rectification of problems and failures.
Typical analyses include:
- Kinematic and dynamic analysis of valvetrain
- Piston and connecting rod bearing sizing and fatigue analysis
- Crankshaft bearing sizing and oilfilm analysis
- Crankshaft sizing for fatigue strength. This involves flywheel sizing and the tuning of Torsional Vibration (TV) dampers, if necessary.
- Dynamic analysis of accessory (FEAD) and timing drives
- Cooling and lube circuits analysis and specification
- Analysis and sizing of critical fasteners (gasket sealing, torque transmission, bearing clamping, etc