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RE: total reduction

To: "Hallman, David M." <DMHALLMAN@stthomas.edu>
Subject: RE: total reduction
From: susantoa@pdx.edu
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 12:05:53 -0700
How do you guys set up the variables for the gear ratio using a CVT?  Do you 
guys assume that the CVT is at its overdrive gear ratio for the top speed?  How 
about for acceleration?  I guess I'm still not sure how you guys are doing 
DoE.  

Thanks.

Quoting "Hallman, David M." <DMHALLMAN@stthomas.edu>:

> I am not sure what technique for DOE is being discussed but we seem to have
> great results the way we are doing it.  It all depends on how you set up
> your tests and variables, and while you make some good points, our technique
> works well.
> 
>   _____  
> 
> From: susantoa@pdx.edu [mailto:susantoa@pdx.edu]
> Sent: Thu 4/8/2004 4:09 PM
> To: Hallman, David M.
> Cc: arvind chhikara; mini-baja@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: total reduction
> 
> 
> 
> It may be quicker, but it's not that accurate, especially if you're using a 
> CVT.  Theoretical values are helpful, but when the CVT is in place, that
> value 
> can change quite a bit.  Even if you're not using a CVT and the torque
> values 
> and top speed values can be calculated, losses, rolling resistance, etc
> affect 
> the actual numbers.  I don't know of too many teams who have values for
> rolling 
> resistance, drive train losses, etc for each of their individual cars.  For 
> example, you may have a top speed of 45mph calculated but in reality you're
> out 
> of horsepower before you reach that speed on a flat terrain.  That doesn't
> get 
> reflected in DoE unless you have every bit of losses accounted for. 
> 
> Good idea though, 
> 
> Andre S 
> 
> 
> > It is also possible to use Design of Experiments with the components you 
> > just listed and statistically determine which set-up is the best.  It
> would 
> > also probably be quicker as well. 

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