Project Status UpdateR09220 – Competitive FSAE

Autosports Systems

Aaron Heyman (IE)Shijo George (ME)

Stephanie Malinowski (ME) Alex Sandy (ME)

Greg Wall (ME)

Project Status Update Project Number

R09220 Project Family

Competitive FSAE Autosports Systems Track

Vehicle Systems Technology Start Term

2008-2 End Term

2012-3 Faculty Guide

Dr. Alan Nye (Mechanical Engineering) Faculty Consultant

Dr. Martin Gordon, P.E. (Mechanical Engineering Technology) Primary Customers

Formula SAE Mini Baja SAE

Project Mission Statement

Product Description /Project OverviewDeveloping a road map with a vision of where competitive auto-sports should be three years from now. Includes progressive innovation of senior design projects in the FSAE auto-sport discipline.

Project Deliverables Competitive FSAE Autosports RoadmapDetailed project proposals beginning 2008-2

Customer IdentificationPrimary Customers

Formula SAEMini Baja SAE

Other StakeholdersDr. Harvey PalmerDr. Alan NyeMartin Gordon, P.E.

Past Senior Design TeamsP09222: FSAE ECU III

P08221: ECU ContinuationP07222: Design of Engine Management System

P07221: FSAE Vehicle Dynamics Platform

SD06112 - FSAE Dyno Test Facility

Interview Work Breakdown Summary

Team Member Customer Due Date

All Dr. Nye 9/15

Steph, Greg, Alex Formula SAE Team 10/2

Aaron, Alex Mini Baja 9/24

All Marty Gordon 9/29

Aaron, Alex, Greg, Steph Mini Baja E-Board 9/30

All Dr. Harvey Palmer 9/19

All Dr. Hany Ghoneim TBD

All Prof. Slack TBD

Interpret Customer NeedsNeeds: Baja SAE:

1. Better Water Propulsion Performance2. Better Data Acquisition

Formula SAE:1. Lighter car2. Optimal Engine Performance3. Better Cornering

Dr. Palmer: Implementing hybrid technologies to keep RIT innovative

Reflections: Two primary customers with very different needs Difficult to satisfy both with a single project track

Morphological Chart

Function Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 Method 5

Control Engine

ECUPaddle Shifter

Timing Control System

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Test EngineUser

FriendlyUser Manual Test Unit

Adjustable Test Stand

Easy Connections

Weight Reduction

CompositesLighter Engine

ComponentsLess fluids

Plastic Windows

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Hybrid Integration

Bio-dieselElectric Engines

Split Formula

ClubHybrid Club

Hybrid Tech Courses

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Light Weight 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 3 3 0Reliable 9 1 3 3 0 1 1 1 3 0Easy Operation 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 0 3 0Cheap 3 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 1 0Well Documented 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0Comfort 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0High Performance 9 1 3 3 1 0 3 0 3 3User Manual 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Variable Geometry 3 1 3 3 3 0 3 1 3 3Formula Hybrid 1 9 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 0Labview 3 1 3 0 1 3 0 0 0 3

Raw Score 40 77 157 21 28 136 45 111 45Relative Weight 6% 12% 24% 3% 4% 21% 7% 17% 7%

Engineering Metrics

Preliminary Roadmap

AY 2008-9: Composite BridgeObjective

Construct composite tubular bridge to hold 100 lbs.

ImpactFirst step towards constructing a composite tubular

frame resulting in significant weight reductionStaffing

4 ME 1 IE

BudgetTBD

AY 2008-9: FloatationObjective

Develop composite floatation prototype to increase buoyancy of Baja vehicle

Investigate HydrodynamicsImpact

Improve a weak point of the performance competition

Staffing4 ME1 IE

BudgetTBD

AY 2008-9: Water PropulsionObjective

To research and design a water drive system for the Baja vehicle

Investigate hydrodynamicsImpact

Improve a weak point of the performance competition

Staffing4 ME1 EE

BudgetTBD

AY 2008-9: Variable Air IntakeObjective

Develop intake manifold with runner lengths that vary with RPM

ImpactOptimize engine performance

Staffing3 ME1 EE1 CE

BudgetTBD

AY 2008-9: Active SuspensionObjective

Create a suspension system that proactively adjusts to the road

ImpactImproved acceleration, braking, and cornering

Staffing2 ME2 EE1 IE

BudgetTBD

AY 2008-9: Data AcquisitionObjective

Provides feedback of current engine conditionsImpact

Preventative maintenance and shorter pit-stopsStaffing

1 ME2 EE2 CE1 IE

BudgetTBD

Future PlanWhere do you go from here?

Fully develop projects Follow up with both Formula and Baja

Teams

Develop budgets for projects

Specify roles for each discipline