DynamometershaftredesignME486NAUCollegeofEngineeringandTechnologyMay2001TeamMembers.docVIP

Dynamometer shaft redesign ME 486 NAU College of Engineering and Technology May 2001 Team Members: Scott Jennings Steven McLaughlin Michael Kinzel Nathan Scott Enclosed is a detailed report of our analysis and recommended redesigns. Much effort has been put into this report and we expect you will be pleased. If you have any questions on this document, please contact us, as we will be happy to answer your questions. It has been a pleasure working with you, Mr. Mark Davis. Dynamometer Shaft Redesign Team: (Left to right; Steve McLaughlin, Scott Jennings, Michael Kinzel, Nathan Scott) Scott Jennings Steve McLaughlin Michael Kinzel Nathan Scott Table of Contents 1.Introduction To Project 4 1.1.Problem Statement 4 1.2.Client’s Requirements 5 1.3. Scope of Work 5 2. Analysis of the Original Design 5 2.1. Shaft Inspection 5 2.1.1. Shaft Assembly 6 2.1.2. Material Determination 7 2.2. Analysis of The Original Design 7 2.2.1. Results Using the Initially Determined Loading and Boundary Conditions 7 2.2.2. Revised Loading Conditions and Analysis 8 3. Redesign 9 3.1. Redesign Guidelines 9 3.2. Redesigns 10 3.2.1. Extend Shaft Through Roll 10 3.2.2. Round Plate Design With Stubbed Shafts 10 3.2.3. Round Plate Design With Shaft Extending Through the Roll 12 3.3. Other Considerations 13 3.4. Cost Analysis 13 3.5. Recommendation of Redesign 13 4. Budget 14 5. Schedule 14 6. Conclusion 15 Appendix A 16 Appendix B 19 Appendix C 20 Appendix D 21 References 24 Introduction To Project Emission tests are conducted by measuring exhaust gasses from a vehicle while the vehicle’s drive wheels spin on two rolls, allowing