Energy and cost analysis of weight reduction using composite brake rotor

Maleque, Md. Abdul and Adebisi, Adetayo A. and Shah, Qasim Hussain (2012) Energy and cost analysis of weight reduction using composite brake rotor. International Journal of Vehicle Structures & Systems, 4 (2). pp. 69-73. ISSN 0975-3540 (O), 0975-3060 (P)

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Abstract

This paper attempts to predict the effect of weight reduction on energy consumption and cost savings using an aluminium matrix composite automotive brake rotor. Mathematical models are established to evaluate the influence of weight reduction on material consumption, cost and energy savings. The study showed that a 50% weight reduction due to AMC brake rotor replacement compensates for 19% of energy savings against cast iron brake rotor.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6103/25951
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Composites; Brake rotor; Weight reduction; Energy savings; Cost analysis
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA174 Engineering design T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA401 Materials of engineering and construction
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof Dr. Md Abdul Maleque
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2012 11:37
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2012 21:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/25951

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