This paper presents the development of a Plastic Valve Cover System (PVCS) using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This approach results in a shorter development period and reduced costs. The numerical methodology is divided into two steps. First, a two-dimensional analysis is of the rubber components (gasket, grommet) determines the load-deflection response and the system equilibrium for the complete range of component tolerances. These curves are utilized in a second step. Applied to a three-dimensional model of the cover, the analysis determines the valve cover optimal design. The paper describes other relevant issues related to PVCS's such as: a) influence of strain damage on elastomeric response. b) element type, size and order selection for optimum modeling. Comparisons with experimental results are presented and the appropriate conclusions are drawn.


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    Title :

    The Development of a Plastic Valve Cover System using Finite Element Analysis


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers



    Conference:

    2004 SAE Brasil Congress and Exhibit ; 2004



    Publication date :

    2004-11-16




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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