Finite Element Analysis and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Diesel Engine Connecting Rod Based on ISIGHT

2012 ◽  
Vol 479-481 ◽  
pp. 1863-1867
Author(s):  
Shou Guang Yao ◽  
Sheng Chen Zhao ◽  
Fei Liu

Based on the multidisciplinary design optimization method and the MDO software ISIGHT, the 16PA6STC diesel engine connecting rod was taken to the model, used the Pro/engineer software to build the 3D model of connecting rod. The software ANSYS and Nastran was taken to complete the static analysis and modal analysis to get the maximum equivalent stress and the first and second modal frequencies. the software including Pro/Engineer、ANSYS、Nastran, was combined on the ISIGHT to complete the structural optimization work on the condition of restrain the stress and modal of the connecting rod, to explore the application of the MDO design method in the diesel engine connecting rod structure optimization field, offer a reference for the further improvement design study.

2011 ◽  
Vol 84-85 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Meng Sheng Wang ◽  
Rui Ping Zhou ◽  
Xiang Xu

Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) is a new method for achieving an overall optimum design of the complex system. In this paper have researched how to make the mathematical model of the diesel engine system in the CO (Coordination Design Optimization) method, and applied it in the actual practice. The application result demonstrates that in this optimization method, we can achieve the optimal design of this diesel engine by the coordination of rationally configuring the design parameters, and improve the economy, the technical performance, the reliability and the service life of the designed engine.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Zheng ◽  
Yi Cai ◽  
Kelun Tang

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to realize the lightweight of connecting rod and meet the requirements of low energy consumption and vibration. Based on the structural design of the original connecting rod, the finite element analysis was conducted to reduce the weight and increase the natural frequencies, so as to reduce materials consumption and improve the energy efficiency of internal combustion engine. Design/methodology/approach The finite element analysis, structural optimization design and topology optimization of the connecting rod are applied. Efficient hybrid method is deployed: static and modal analysis; and structure re-design of the connecting rod based on topology optimization. Findings After the optimization of the connecting rod, the weight is reduced from 1.7907 to 1.4875 kg, with a reduction of 16.93%. The maximum equivalent stress of the optimized connecting rod is 183.97 MPa and that of the original structure is 217.18 MPa, with the reduction of 15.62%. The first, second and third natural frequencies of the optimized connecting rod are increased by 8.89%, 8.85% and 11.09%, respectively. Through the finite element analysis and based on the lightweight, the maximum equivalent stress is reduced and the low-order natural frequency is increased. Originality/value This paper presents an optimization method on the connecting rod structure. Based on the statics and modal analysis of the connecting rod and combined with the topology optimization, the size of the connecting rod is improved, and the static and dynamic characteristics of the optimized connecting rod are improved.


Author(s):  
Zhiqiang Hu ◽  
Weicheng Cui ◽  
Jianmin Yang

It is well known that sharp bulbous bow has a good performance on ship resistance reduction, but it is also threatens the struck ships and the environment greatly. For their own economy profit, ship owners would like the bulbous bow to be designed sharp and rigid. However, from the viewpoint of environmental protection, the bulbous bow should be designed blunt and soft. Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) is a prosperous design concept and technique, to reconcile this problem effectively. The basic concept and theories of MDO are introduced in this paper. An optimization analysis is accomplished on the bulbous bow design for a container ship, using Collaborative Optimization Method. The characters of the bulbous bow on resistance reduction, collision force density and structural strength requirement are all considered at the same time. A compatible bulbous bow can be obtained by this way.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 168781401982961
Author(s):  
Mengjiang Chai ◽  
Yongliang Yuan ◽  
Wenjuan Zhao

Chain drive is one of the most commonly used mechanical devices in the main equipment transmission system. In the past decade, scholars focused on basic performance research, but ignore its best performance. In this study, due to the large vibration of the chain drive in the transmission system, the vibration performance and optimization parameters are also considered as a new method to design the chain drive system to obtain the best performance of the chain drive system. This article proposes a new method and takes a chain drive design as a case based on the multidisciplinary design optimization. The system optimization objective and sub-systems are established by the multidisciplinary design optimization method. To obtain the best performance for the chain, the chain drive is executed by an improved particle swarm optimization algorithm. Dynamic characteristics of the chain drive system are simulated based on the multidisciplinary design optimization results. The impact force of the chain links, vibration displacement, and the vibration frequency are analyzed. The results show that the kinematics principle of the chain drive and the optimal parameter value are obtained based on the multidisciplinary design optimization method.


2014 ◽  
Vol 484-485 ◽  
pp. 272-276
Author(s):  
Fa Jun Ding

Connecting rod is the very important connection and force bearing parts of piston engine crank mechanism; work in the role of various kinds of alternating stress. Taking a general rod from Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 aero-piston engine as the analysis object, first, a 3-D finite element model of the rod is established in ANSYS Workbench. And then, considering the influence of gas pressure in cylinder after ignition acting on the connecting rod under engines rated speed conditions, through the transient dynamic analysis, find in all load steps, the maximum equivalent stress occurred at the transition zone between the shaft and little head, and received the maximum equivalent stress versus time curve, to provide numerical basis for improving high-cycle fatigue reliability of the rod. Finally, according to equivalent stress contours of the rod when gas in cylinder peak pressure occurs, initially identified rods hazardous areas,to provide foundation for the development of standard repair process.


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