Electronic Valve Actuation
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Paul Sullivan
Mentor's Department
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
In the year 2000, we will all be looking for different ways to maintain a healthy living environment. Preserving the Earth's petroleum supply and keeping pollution to a minimum are of the highest priorities of mankind. Throughout the upcoming months, our team plans to alter an engine to operate with an electronic valve train. The camshaft, drive belt, and cam gear will be removed and replaced by electronic solenoids. The solenoids will open and close the valves with the duration and lift controlled by a Programmable Logic Control (PLC). By eliminating these power-robbing components, fuel economy and emissions will be improved. The project will not be an easy task because there are many obstacles to overcome in every part of the venture. Not only will our team will learn from the project, but also future AET students can continue the project while making improvements to the design, and possibly, the design will be successful enough for automobile and truck application.
Electronic Valve Actuation
CSU
In the year 2000, we will all be looking for different ways to maintain a healthy living environment. Preserving the Earth's petroleum supply and keeping pollution to a minimum are of the highest priorities of mankind. Throughout the upcoming months, our team plans to alter an engine to operate with an electronic valve train. The camshaft, drive belt, and cam gear will be removed and replaced by electronic solenoids. The solenoids will open and close the valves with the duration and lift controlled by a Programmable Logic Control (PLC). By eliminating these power-robbing components, fuel economy and emissions will be improved. The project will not be an easy task because there are many obstacles to overcome in every part of the venture. Not only will our team will learn from the project, but also future AET students can continue the project while making improvements to the design, and possibly, the design will be successful enough for automobile and truck application.
