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[[Category:Powertrain]]
 
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The goal of the powertrain is to move the car forward. In an internal combustion engine, this is accomplished by converting chemical energy stored in a combustible fuel source into mechanical energy. An internal combustion engine burns the fuel to create rotational energy. This is transmitted to the ground through the drivetrain.
 
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[note: should create page for each subsystem so this page doesn't end up miles long]
 
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Components:
 
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* Intake
 
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** supercharging/turbocharging
 
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* Engine
 
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** Basic ICE theory
 
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** Goals for engine in FS context -reliability, efficiency, power
 
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** Common engines
 
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** Best Practices
 
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* Engine Control
 
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** Theory - spark, fuel control<br />
 
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*** passive v active (wasted spark and carbs v PFI/DFI and spark control)
 
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** Tuning
 
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*** alpha-n
 
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*** common ecus
 
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** Custom cams
 
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* Fuel
 
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** Basic stoich, LBT, lambda, octane and other jargon
 
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** Charge mixing [put this here or in intake??]
 
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** fuels avaiable at comp
 
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** fuel strategies
 
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** efficiency discussion here?
 
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*** consumption v thermal efficiency, BSFC
 
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* Cooling
 
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* Exhaust
 
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* Drivetrain
 
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** Gearing
 
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** transmission (chain/sprocket, gear, or direct drive)
 
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** differentials
 
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** tires?
 
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* other powertrain stuff:
 
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** traction control
 
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** vibration
 
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** engine as a stressed structural component
 
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** health and safety
 
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** testing
 
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*** dynomometer
 
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*** DIL
 
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** Simulation
 
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** History/trends in the competition
 
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[Currently just an outline, i don't think having the rules/restrictions is the best thing to put in these spots]
 
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=Engine:=
 
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As of 2019, the FSAE rules require an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 710cc or less. Available OEM motors within this displacement limit are largely sourced from motorcycles and snowmobiles.
 
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=Intake=
 
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All air used by the engine(s) for combustion must pass through a 25mm opening, commonly referred to as a 'restrictor'. For naturally aspirated engines, this restriction limits the maximum power output from the engine to about 100 hp.
 
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=Exhaust=
 
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The competition rules limit sound output of the engine.
 
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=Fuel=
 
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The fuels available at US competitions are gasoline of octane ratings 93 and 100, and E85.
 

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