Modelling and simulation of fuel tank with increased capacity and improving its location for better stability of three wheeled vehicle
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study redesigned fuel tanks for three-wheeled vehicles, doubling capacity and improving stability. Baffle plates were found to significantly reduce fuel sloshing, enhancing vehicle safety and driver efficiency.
Area Of Science
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical Design
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Background
- Three-wheeled vehicles in Ethiopia face challenges with small fuel tanks, leading to frequent refueling and long queues.
- Current fuel tank placement can negatively impact vehicle stability and safety.
Purpose Of The Study
- To design a new fuel tank for three-wheeled vehicles with doubled capacity and improved rollover stability.
- To analyze the effects of fuel sloshing and evaluate the efficacy of baffle plates.
- To optimize the fuel tank's location for enhanced vehicle dynamics.
Main Methods
- Utilized SOLIDWORKS for 3D modeling of the new fuel tank design.
- Employed ANSYS FLUENT for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze fuel sloshing.
- Conducted comparative sloshing analysis on fuel tanks with and without baffle plates at a 50% fill level.
Main Results
- The new fuel tank design doubles the vehicle's mileage from 136 km to 272 km.
- Mounting the fuel tank under the passenger seat lowers the center of gravity by 30 mm, enhancing rollover stability.
- Baffle plates were proven effective in minimizing fuel sloshing effects.
Conclusions
- A baffle plate is crucial for reducing fuel sloshing in automotive fuel tanks.
- The redesigned, bottom-mounted fuel tank significantly improves vehicle stability and safety.
- The enhanced fuel tank design reduces refueling time, allowing drivers to work approximately two additional days per week.
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