Finite difference heat transfer model of a steel-clad aluminum brake rotor
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics; Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
This paper describes the heat transfer model of a composite aluminum brake rotor and compares the predicted temperatures to dynamometer measurements taken during a 15 fade stop trial. The model is based on meshed surface geometry which is simulated using RadTherm software. Methods for realistically modeling heat load distribution, surface rotation, convection cooling and radiation losses are also discussed. A comparison of the simulation results to the dynamometer data shows very close agreement throughout the fade stop trial. As such, the model is considered valid and will be used for further Steel Clad Aluminum (SCA) rotor development.
Publication Title
SAE Technical Papers
Recommended Citation
Hertel, J.,
Suster, J.,
Hawley, J.,
&
Huang, X.
(2005).
Finite difference heat transfer model of a steel-clad aluminum brake rotor.
SAE Technical Papers.
http://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-3943
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/2874
Publisher's Statement
Copyright © 2005 SAE International. Publisher’s version of record: https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-3943