CONAT 2016 International Congress of Automotive and Transport Engineering

Front Matter....Pages I-XVII
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Novel Simulation Methodology for the Estimation of the Flow Mark Risk Associated with the Injection of Mass Colored Plastic Materials....Pages 3-16
Numerical and Experimental Investigations of a Twin Sheet Thermoplastic Structure with Rectangular Frusta....Pages 17-25
Expanded Polypropylene Finite Elements Analysis in Transport Application....Pages 26-35
Functional Description and Design Aspects of Hybrid Transmissions....Pages 36-47
Comparative Study on the Performances of Aerodynamic Devices Used in Decreasing of the Automobiles Lift Force....Pages 48-54
Analysis of the Influence of the Drive Force Distribution Between Axles on an Automobile Stability in Its Curvilinear Motion....Pages 55-63
About the Steering Kinematics of the Road Trains....Pages 64-74
Evaluation by Experimental Methods of the Parameters that Influence the Behavior of Various Passenger Cars Classes in the Braking Process....Pages 75-82
Evaluation of the Behavior in Cornering for Different Classes of Passenger Cars by Numerical Modeling....Pages 83-89
Structural Dynamic Applications Using Principal Component Analysis Method....Pages 90-99
Weight Optimization of Existing Transmission Housing for Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles Using Correlated Simulation and Experimental Tools....Pages 100-109
New Approaches in Designing a Race Car Chassis for an Engineering Competition....Pages 110-119
Presentation of Tests with a Dynamometer Related to the Determination of Fuel Consumption in the NEDC and WLTC Driving Cycles and as Well Related to the Dynamic Behavior of Vehicles....Pages 120-127
Validation Procedure for Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle via Hardware in the Loop - Real Time Testing....Pages 128-135
Experimental Investigation of a Vehicle Behavior Using Different Complex Data Acquisition Systems....Pages 136-143
Validation of Kinematic Simulation of Sprocket Contacts of Chain Links by Experiments....Pages 144-151
Belt Losses Evaluation for a Push-Belt CVT....Pages 152-160
Kinematic and Dynamic Study of a Mechanism for a Vehicle Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars....Pages 161-169
Methods for Modeling an Elastic System with Permanent Contour Coupling Deformation....Pages 170-177
Reinvestigation of the Electromagnetic Valve Train (EMVT) Technology via Multidomain Simulation....Pages 178-186
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Study on Mixture Formation at an Experimental Spark Ignition Engine....Pages 187-194
Aspects Concerning Modeling of Combustion for Compression Ignition Engine with Injection Management....Pages 195-202
Comparative Study on the Performances of the One-Way Hydraulic Valves....Pages 203-208
Estimation of Boiling Points of Brake Fluids....Pages 209-216
Modelling and Optimization of Constructive Form for GO-NOGO Exterior and Interior Diameter Gauges....Pages 217-226
Systems Engineering Requires Digital Twins of Machine Elements....Pages 227-233
Collaborative Design and Use of Interactive Simulations: Boost the Learning Environment in Road Vehicle Dynamics Curriculum....Pages 234-242
Experimental Researches on the Magneto-Rheological Dampers Response to the Control Parameters....Pages 243-250
Front Matter....Pages 251-251
Contributions in Experimental Research Concerning Diesel Fuel Supply and Lubrication in the Case of Comparative Study Between Euro V and IV Common Rail Engines....Pages 253-263
Experimental Research Regarding the Possibility of Biofuel Fumigation Supply Method on a Single Cylinder Compression Ignited Engine....Pages 264-273
Study on a Stratified Charge Spark Ignition Automotive Engine....Pages 274-286
Researches on Cooling Air Flow Control Devices Using on Cars with Internal Combustion Engines....Pages 287-294
Modeling the Energy Evaluation for an Electric Machine....Pages 295-304
Balancing of a Single Stage Reciprocating Compressor with Elastic Elements....Pages 305-310
The Calculation Algorithm for the Determination of the Temperature at the End of the Intake Stroke for GDI Engines....Pages 311-318
Diagnosing the Operation of a Locomotive Diesel Engine Based on the Analysis of Used Oil in the Period Between Two Technical Revisions....Pages 319-327
Front Matter....Pages 329-329
Simultaneous Influences of Tyre Pressure and Steering Geometry upon the Theoretical Speed Ratio in the Running Gear System of Four-Wheel Drive Tractors....Pages 331-338
Analysis of the Comfort of the Seats Used in Light Military Vehicles....Pages 339-347
Aspects Regarding the Kinematic Optimization of a Tracked Military Vehicle’s Transmission....Pages 348-353
Front Matter....Pages 355-355
Research on Gasoline Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine....Pages 357-370
Front Matter....Pages 355-355
Study of the Diesel Engine Cycle Variability at LPG Fuelling....Pages 371-378
Direct Injection of Diesel and Ethanol in a Diesel Engine - A Numerical Analysis....Pages 379-386
The Effects of a Diesel-Ethanol Blend Without Additives on Diesel Engine Operation....Pages 387-394
The Influence of Biodiesel on Engine Combustion and CO2 Emissions....Pages 395-402
Modeling the Performances of a Vehicle Provided with a Spark Ignition Engine Using a Double Energy Source, Gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas....Pages 403-414
Modeling the Performances of a Vehicle Provided with a Hybrid Electric Diesel Propulsion System (HEVD)....Pages 415-426
Aspects of Experimental Research on Hydrogen Fuelled Automotive Diesel Engine....Pages 427-434
Researches on Combustion Quality for a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine....Pages 435-441
Urban Transportation Solutions for the CO2 Emissions Reduction Contributions....Pages 442-450
Mission CO2 Reduction....Pages 451-461
Experimental Research Concerning the Influence of the Electrochemical Reactions Induced by Products of an Electrolytic Cell Over the Emission Pollutants in ICE....Pages 462-470
Energy-Based Approach to Model a Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Design Its Powertrain Controller and Energy Management Strategy....Pages 471-481
Dynamic Control of an Electric Vehicle with Traction Induction Motor....Pages 482-490
A Propulsion System for Means of Transport with Non-autonomous Electrical Traction....Pages 491-496
Validation of a Human-and-Hardware-in-the-Loop Control Algorithm Using Real Time Simulation....Pages 497-508
Electronic Control Systems of E-Smart Vehicle....Pages 509-516
Battery Management System of E-Smart Vehicle....Pages 517-524
Front Matter....Pages 525-525
Worldwide Diversity Management of “Global Access” Renault/Dacia’s Vehicle Range by Using a Modern PLM System....Pages 527-535
Potential Capabilities of Shape Memory Driven Automotive Devices....Pages 536-546
Applicability of Composite Forming Technologies for Automotive Components....Pages 547-555
Front Matter....Pages 525-525
Constructive Optimization of Composite Materials Automotive Components....Pages 556-564
The Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Composites Reinforced with Hemp, Subjected to Photo and Thermal Degradation....Pages 565-574
Optimization of the Plastic Injection Molding Parameters by Using the Taguchi Method to Prevent Jammed Components in the Assembly Process of Mechatronic Devices....Pages 575-584
Key Characteristics of the World Class Manufacturing Concept in the Production of Chassis for Buses Industry....Pages 585-591
Advanced Automotive Assembly Line Trends as Tools in Optimizing Production Line Performance....Pages 592-598
Cleaning Methods for Flux Pollution Measurement in Automotive Coolant Loop Components....Pages 599-609
Design and Development of Chassis Along with Novel Under Run Protection Devices for Commercial Vehicles with the Use of an Innovative Approach Resulting in Lighter Weight of the Vehicle....Pages 610-619
The Quality Management Principles and Their Incidence Within ISO 9001:2015....Pages 620-628
Product Quality Control Optimization for Selection of Measurement and Control Devices....Pages 629-634
Improvement of the 8D Analysis Through a System Based on the “Internet of Things” Concept Applied in Automotive Industry....Pages 635-642
A Case Study Regarding the Implementation of Six Sigma in an Assembly Process for the Automotive Parts....Pages 643-650
Front Matter....Pages 651-651
Analysis of the Influence of One-Way Streets on the Urban Road Networks Connectivity....Pages 653-667
Cooperative Smart Intersection as an Enabler of Advanced Traffic Management Systems....Pages 668-675
Bus Routing Safety for the Transportation of Children to School....Pages 676-683
Improving the Road Traffic Regulation in the Area of Roundabout Intersections Function of the Traffic Streams Size....Pages 684-693
Traffic Optimization in Urban Area - Roundabout Versus Lights Case Studies....Pages 694-701
Mathematical Algorithm for Calculating the Total Traffic Lights Cycle in Junctions....Pages 702-709
Study on the Influence of Intersections with Forest Roads upon the Traffic Flows on Highways....Pages 710-720
Smart Solar Electric Tricycle....Pages 721-728
Programming an Autonomous Mini-vehicle in Narrow Environments....Pages 729-736
Front Matter....Pages 651-651
About Uncontrollable Reactions of the Driver Due to Skin Mechanical Stimuli....Pages 737-745
Development of an Advanced Driver Assistance System Using RGB-D Camera....Pages 746-751
A Method for Transforming Electric Vehicles to Become Autonomous Vehicles....Pages 752-761
Front Matter....Pages 763-763
Cars Crashes with Cars of Same or Different Generation – Occupant’s Loads, Timings and Acceleration’s Effects....Pages 765-781
Crash Tests Data Acquisition and Processing....Pages 782-789
Research Regarding Occupant’s Movement in the Case of Frontal Collision Using High-Speed Video Recording....Pages 790-797
Research Regarding the Influence of Vehicle’s Safety Restraint Systems on Its Occupants in Case of Rear-End Collision....Pages 798-804
The Assessment of the Head Injury of a Pedestrian in Comparison with a Cyclist....Pages 805-811
Determination of Kinematic and Dynamic Behavior in the Driver’s Skull upon the Impact with the Steering Wheel....Pages 812-819
Pedestrian Dynamics During the Contact Phase with the Vehicle....Pages 820-828
Example of a High-Speed, Side-Impact, Car Crash Reconstruction Using a Planar Multibody Software....Pages 829-835
Is the Virtual Homologation for Pedestrian Protection Viable?....Pages 836-843
Comparative Analysis of Kinematics and Dynamics Parameters that Characterize Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision....Pages 844-855
The Importance of Consumed Energy for Deformation in Study of Collision....Pages 856-864
Aspects Regarding the Reconstruction of Traffic Events....Pages 865-872
Vehicle Driver Drowsiness Monitoring and Warning System....Pages 873-880
Research Regarding Pedestrian Visibility During Night-Time Using Photo Processing....Pages 881-888
Estimating the Costs Caused by Road Traffic Accidents in Romania....Pages 889-898