UniversityofMinnesota–DuluthDesignPresentation.pptVIP

University of Minnesota – DuluthDesign Presentation 2006 Clean Snowmobile Challenge Design Strategy: To reengineer a snowmobile to maintain or improve performance while decreasing emissions and noise. Catalytic converter to reduce emissions Secondary air supply for further emissions control Chassis noise dampener Utilization of stock components to keep build costs to a minimum Snowmobile 2006 Polaris FST 750 cc 4-stroke Turbocharged with intercooler 135 hp Build Goals Dependability Minimal additional build costs Improve current snowmobile durability Cooling Relocated intercooler Additional cooling fan Additional air intake Chassis noise dampener and lengthened snowflap Emissions 3-way catalyst Reduce emissions 2CO + O2 → 2CO2 2NO → O2 + N2 or 2NO2 → N2 + 2O2 HC + O2 → CO2 + H2O Secondary air injection Add extra oxygen for reactions Emissions Data Emissions Data Emissions Data Exhaust Addition of catalytic converter Lengthened/expanded exhaust system Exhaust temperature control Utilization of stock resonator Catalytic Converter Small physical footprint Secondary air inlet into oxidation catalyst 2 honeycomb elements Noise Exhaust noise dampening Rubber chassis noise dampener Sound absorption foam Design Improvements Heated air supply for catalytic converter Variable air injection Modulating chassis noise dampener Heated slide rail design to prevent snow buildup Antilock Braking/Traction Control system Questions? * * First catalyist to filter initial emissions Second to clean up the generally rich fuel environment by adding secondary air inject