The variation in the decoupling effect of exhaust flexible couplings under a vertical preload caused by changes in the direction of the exhaust pipe routing was investigated. Both self-supporting and underbody flexible couplings were tested. The results indicate that, in general, a preload decreases the decoupling efficiency of both types of flexible couplings. In addition, the results indicate that the efficiency of the flexible coupling is effected by the following three conditions: the direction of preload with respect to gravity, the location of the preload relative to the coupling, and the stiffness of the various components of the flexible coupling.
The Effect of a Preload on the Decoupling Efficiency of Exhaust Flexible Coupling Devices
Sae Technical Papers
International Truck & Bus Meeting & Exposition ; 1997
1997-11-17
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
The effect of a preload on the decoupling efficiency of exhaust flexible coupling devices
Kraftfahrwesen | 1997
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