Cranktrain Simulation

GT-SUITE’s Cranktrain application offers a variety of practical engineering analyses

Cranktrain Model Assembly 3D-CAD Solid Models

Cranktrain VARIETY OF PRACTICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSES

In addition to crankshaft definition with basic dimensions and material properties, GT-SUITE offers a streamlined process for importing solid models to extract key geometry, mass and moments of inertia.  The crankshaft can easily be switched between rigid, torsional and bending models for balance, vibration and stress evaluation respectively.

The cranktrain application supports a library of bearing models of various levels of fidelity from basic mobility to formal EHD solutions.

Additionally, skirt and ring models are available for preliminary friction prediction and evaluation at the concept phase.

Cranktrain APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Expert-system cranktrain toolbox (piston, conrod, web, etc. ) for easy layout of any (I, V, W) cranktrain
  • Rigid, torsional and 3D-bending analysis modes
  • Rigid kinematics, forces, torques, bearing loads
  • Engine unbalanced forces moments, balance shafts
  • 3-D Block vibrations and mounting system analysis
  • Crankshaft torsional vibrations (time and frequency domain)
  • Viscous, rubber dampers, vibration isolators
  • Crankshaft 3D bending: dynamic or quasi-static, crankshaft durability
  • Main and conrod bearings analysis (orbits, MOFT, flow, temperature, friction)
  • Predictive friction models for bearings, rings, piston

Advanced Features

  • 6 ODE integrators provide fast run times and implicit schemes suitable for stiff bending dynamics
  • Automatic extraction of equivalent beam compliances of crankwebs (for 3D bending) from 3D FEA static results
  • 3D stress, fatigue, and crankshaft reliability analysis using 3D FEA unit-load stress recombination
  • Elastomer damper model based on Maxwell’s solid approach
  • Consistent treatments in both time and frequency domains
  • Steady-state or transient simulations

Run Integrated Systems With:

  • GT-POWER for crank speed and torque vibration
  • Vehicle drivetrain (engine recoil, mounts)
  • Timing drive (e.g. chain)
  • Valvetrain
  • Oil circuit /Lube system

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