Piotr Micek

Construction and Simulation of a 2S1 Tracked Vehicle Model and its Verification Using Vertical Forces on the Road Wheels while Overcoming a Single Obstacle

We present information about construction tasks of tracked vehicle model in MSC.ADAMS computer program. Kinematic and dynamic relationships inside entire suspension system are described here. Elements of the vehicle are grouped in few subsystems, like suspension, wheels or tracks. The significant accent is put on the tracks with its force connections. Those connections are between all track links as also between wheels, links and ground surface. Also significant accent are put on damping value estimation. It is estimated based on tolerance area of characteristics of real damper element, which is applied in this type of vehicles. In next part of the article, process of appropriate damping characteristics selection is described. This process is applied for high fidelity model building.

Simulation of 2S1 Tracked Vehicle Model with Modernized Suspension System during Crossing a Single Obstacle

In the article, three alternative models of 2S1 platform suspension system are presented. First model is based on existing construction of 2S1 platform suspension. Two next were modernized by usage of new solutions in tracked vehicles suspension technology. The solutions are especially associated with torsion spring element and idler mechanism. The authors have assumed simulation conditions for straight line driving of the vehicle models, while they overcome a single obstacle with one track. Results of all models simulations are compared and analyzed to improve stability of the vehicle while driving. There are also used a human response filter to determine less harmful driving conditions for vehicle crew.

Automated Determination and On-Line Correction of Emissivity Coefficient in Controlled Cooling of Drop Forgings

The paper presents the methodology of determination of emissivity coefficient of steel in the direct cooling temperature range, which allow self-definition of this parameter in automated temperature control system used for direct cooling of drop-forged parts. Based on the actual temperature of the surface of the workpiece, the system automatically adjusts the velocity of fan-forced air to produce desired cooling rate and course of cooling curves. To enable automatic correction of cooling rate, the system must rely on exact remote temperature measurements. This is conditioned by correct definition of emissivity in pyrometer gauge system. Traditionally, pyrometers use presets of a constant value, selected as to get optimum consistency for the temperature range concerned. As the emissivity is time-dependent, the idea of the approach presented in the paper is to use time dependent characteristics, to attain the minimum discrepancy between actual and measured values during the whole cooling cycle.

Determination of Emissivity Characteristics for Controlled Cooling of Nickel-Alloy Forgings

The paper presents the methodology and the results of determination of emissivity coefficient for nickel alloy Inconel 718 in the temperature range predicted for thermomechanical processing of these alloys and its application for correction of temperature during cooling and modeling. The idea presented in the paper is an iterative use of automatic system of temperature measurement and control, facilitated with thermocouples and pyrometer gauge to provide temperature dependent characteristics of the alloy. In addition to estimation of temperature dependence of the emissivity coefficient, the results of cooling tests for simple and complex geometry of nickel alloy forgings are contained, obtained with modeling based on assumption of the determined characteristics. To verify obtained characteristic, they were used in modeling of cooling and compared to those obtained in measurements based on assumption of constant value of emissivity coefficient. Measurement errors obtained were used to indicate show the significance of application of functional dependence in comparison with constant value, as well as, magnitude of error made during temperature measurement or modeling, when neglecting the temperature dependence.

Modification of 2S1 Tracked Vehicle Suspension System for Improving Its Performance and Safety

In the article, three alternative models of 2S1 platform suspension system are presented. First model is based on existing construction of 2S1 platform suspension. Two next were modernized by usage of new solutions in tracked vehicles suspension technology. The solutions are especially associated with torsion spring element and idler mechanism. The authors have assumed simulation conditions for straight line driving of the vehicle models, while they overcome a single obstacle with one track. Results of all models simulations are compared and analyzed to improve stability of the vehicle while driving. There are also used a human response filter to determine less harmful driving conditions for vehicle crew.