Analysis of a Semi-Direct Injection Two-Stroke Snowmobile

Presenter Information

Greg Anderson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jake Jerdee, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 284

Start Date

24-4-2006 1:30 PM

End Date

24-4-2006 3:00 PM

Student's Major

Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Student's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Mentor's Name

Bruce Jones

Mentor's Department

Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Mentor's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Description

This project concerns Minnesota State Mankato's Automotive Engineering Technology's entry into the 2006 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge. The focus of the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge is to modify a stock snowmobile to make it more fuel efficient, quieter, and with less emissions while still retaining its performance. This presentation will include background data as well as decisions involving: model and engine choice, modifications made, and methods for modification. Also included will be the results of these modifications on performance, emissions, noise reduction, production cost, durability, fuel efficiency, safety, and rider comfort. Results based on these goals and data from the competition will be analyzed for their advantages and disadvantages.