sooner racing team september 10 th 2012 systems breakdown & design opportunities

Sooner Racing Team

September 10th 2012

Systems Breakdown&

Design Opportunities

Upcoming Events

• Engineering• Career Fair Thursday – GO!• Resume Critiques

• SRT Events• Design Review- Frame

• Thursday 7:30 EPF B4 (Lab in Basement)

• Saturday Workday 10:00 am EPF• Be on time- get involved

Team Organization

ChassisFrame

SuspensionBrakes

SteeringAeroBody

PowertrainEngine

Intake & ExhaustDrivetrain

CoolingOil

Fuel

ElectronicsDAQ

TuningWiring

ECUActive Aero

• 2013 Design Goals• Lightweight • Low Yaw Moment of Inertia• Low Center of Gravity

Chassis• Frame

• Torsional rigidity/load modeling• Reduced CG and weight• Innovative application of rule compliance

• Suspension• Vehicle dynamics simulation• Decrease component loads• Creative application/packaging of system• Increase tuning flexibility

• Driver Interface• Decrease CG and weight• Unique packaging solutions• Clutch engagement• Shifting

Chassis

• Aero• Active vs. Static• Reduced drag and decrease weight• CFD modeling

• Body• Decrease weight• Evaluate side pod design • Composite layup procedures• Mold design and machining

Powertrain

• Engine• Internals rebuild• Valve train optimization

• Intake & Exhaust• Engine air flow simulation• Intake plenum sizing• Exhaust design/packaging

• Drivetrain • Chain tensioner design- weight reduction• Sprocket design- decrease rotational inertia• Differential selection and mounting• Acceleration simulation

Powertrain

• Cooling• Radiator selection/justification• Dyno validation- Heat X• Creative packaging- lowering CG• Duct design• Deaeration system

• Oil and Fuel• Low CG tank design- starvation concerns• Fuel pump selection• Fuel injector configuration design• Sight tube designs• Oil selection justification• Hard line implementation

Electronics• DAQ

• Wiring organization• Wireless communication

• Tuning and ECU• Wiring ECU and sensors• Auto up-shift• Dyno control and data collection• Fuel Injection tuning and optimization• Lightweight, visible instrumentation • Safety shut offs design

• Dynamic aero?

Electronics• Public Relations and Administration

• Organizing team events• Contacting potential sponsors• Designing team merchandise• Tracking team funds/expenses• Maintaining sponsor rapport

Upcoming Events

• Engineering• Career Fair Thursday – GO!• Resume Critiques

• SRT Events• Design Review- Frame

• Thursday 7:30 EPF B4 (Lab in Basement)

• Saturday Workday 10:00 am EPF• Be on time- get involved

Contact InformationDr. Siddique- Sponsor zsiddique@ou.edu

Stanley Lewis- Electronics/Aero Design stan.r.lewis@ou.edu

Robert Schwartz- Powertrain/Frame Design robertschwartz@ou.edu

John Conder- Drivetrain/Frame Design john.d.conder-1@ou.edu

John Pate- Cooling/Fluids Design jpate015@ou.edu

Brad Mallinson- Suspension/Chassis Design brad_mallinson@ou.edu

Anna Masters- PR/Administration anna_masters@ou.edu

Ryan Campbell- Composites/Body ryan.c.campbell-1@ou.edu

Blake Holland- Driver Interface holland.blake1@ou.edu

Ross Moseley- Intake Design/Testing ross.moseley@ou.edu

SRT Website- www.sae.ou.edu2012 Ruleshttp://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/rules/2012fsaerules.pdf