Finite element analysis and geometry optimization of a flywheel used in a monorail conveyor

6th ModTech International Conference - Modern Technologies in Industrial Engineering

Stanasel, I.^1 ; Blaga, F.^1 ; Buidos, T.^1 ; Craciun, D.^2

University of Oradea-Romania, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universitatii, No. 1, Oradea

410087, Romania^1

University of Oradea-Romania, Department of Mechatronics, Universitatii, No. 1, Oradea

410087, Romania^2

关键词: 3-d modeling;    Computer aided designs (CAD);    Displacements and stress;    Engineering calculation;    Geometry optimization;    Minimum weight;    Rapid processing;    Theoretical aspects;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/400/4/042056/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/400/4/042056

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

In this work is presented the theoretical aspects for dimensioning calculations, design, and finite element analysis of the drive flywheel of the cable of a monorail conveyor. In order to obtain 3D model and study the behaviour of the drive wheel were used application for computer-aided design (CAD), applications for engineering calculations (CAE), and finite element analysis (FEM). After analyzing the obtained results, it was used a computer program for optimizing the geometry of a flywheel by modifying some geometrical parameters to obtain a minimum weight and the displacements and stress to be within allowable limits. The use of computer offers the possibility to automate engineering calculations ensuring the rapid processing of data and thereby reducing the time and cost of developing a product, in comparison with the traditional way.