The work carried out in this project report can be split up into various categories, but the key plan ended up being to optimise the principle of energy absorption that was created in the Sirius course. If at all possible, the principle
The rapid growth of End-User Computing (EUC) since the 1980s has dramatically altered the work methods of professional staff such as planners, educators and managers, who can now improve their performance by using personal computers (PCs). However, recognising EUC success, as well
Robust design and reduced lead-time are key issues in the general field of product development today. The meaning of KEE (Knowledge Enabled Engineering) can be generalized as a process to customize computer aided engineering systems to reduce the lead time for routine
This master’s thesis was conducted at Volvo Aero Corporation (VAC) in Trollhättan at the department of combustion chambers and nozzles. This department is responsible for the development of the main engine nozzle extension to the European Ariane 5 rocket. During space flight
Volvo Aero Corporation designs and manufactures components for civil jet engines. Design solutions for intermediate cases with integrated outlet guide vanes, which has the job to both carry load and direct the by pass air, are considered competitive for the future. Critical
One important parameter in the study of dynamic systems is material damping. It is defined as the ability of a material to absorb vibration by internal friction and convert the mechanical energy into heat. In spite of its importance in the study
Being a supplier of products and services in numerous military and civilian fields, Volvo Aero Corporation develops and manufactures advanced components for aircraft engines. By being aware of and reusing knowledge in the form of expertise and engineering know-how throughout the whole
Every product developing industry is aiming for to reduce its “time-to-market” and thereby a way to reduce time and cost. One approach to do so is to avoid recurrence in a process. Knowledge Based Engineering allows capturing and structuring of a design
Volvo Aero is in the forefront of Knowledge Enabled Engineering which is a way to capture and reuse Computer Aided systems to reduce lead-times for engineering work. One way can be to use alternative visualization programs and file formats to the governing
In the year 2002/2003, the mechanical engineering and design project SIRIUS, performed at Luleå university of technology, was assigned to develop the electromechanical continuously variable transmission (CVT) Pergear, for use in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). The concept was developed by Ph.D.