Thermal Analysis of Ventilated Disc Brake Rotor for UTeM Formula Varsity Race Car

Authors

  • M.F. Abu Bakar Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, 76109 Durian Tunggal, Melaka
  • M.R. Mansor Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, 76109 Durian Tunggal, Melaka
  • M.Z. Akop Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, 76109 Durian Tunggal, Melaka
  • M.A. Mohd Rosli Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, 76109 Durian Tunggal, Melaka
  • M. A. Salim Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, 76109 Durian Tunggal, Melaka

Abstract


A new design of disc brake using ventilated rotor was developed for the UTeM Formula Varsity racing car. Compacted graphite cast iron (CGI) was proposed as the material for the disc brake rotor. Thermal analysis was performed in this project to assess the component performance using ABAQUS/CAE v6.7-1 finite element analysis software both in transient condition. Results from the analysis show that the maximum temperature generated on the disc brake surface at the end of the braking procedure for transient condition was within the allowable service temperature of the ventilated rotor material. Thus, the new disc brake rotor is safe for operation and is expected to perform successfully as per design requirement.

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Published

2011-06-06

How to Cite

Abu Bakar, M., Mansor, M., Akop, M., Mohd Rosli, M., & Salim, M. A. (2011). Thermal Analysis of Ventilated Disc Brake Rotor for UTeM Formula Varsity Race Car. Journal of Engineering and Technology (JET), 2, 106–116. Retrieved from https://jet.utem.edu.my/jet/article/view/232

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