FSAE THROTTLE DESIGN AND CONTROL

Randall Hilston
Samuel Makarovskiy
Eric Wietschner

ADVISED BY PROFESSOR SVEN HAVERKAMP

 

Cooper Union’s Formula SAE racecar is designed annually to improve the performance of the vehicle for competition. The throttle body on the intake manifold of the car has not been changed since its inception. The functional requirement of the throttle is to provide the driver with control over air flow into the engine. The optimal throttle maximizes air flow and provides predictable responsiveness to the driver. Proposed design alternatives are tested through computer simulations and compared to the current throttle body. Beyond implementation in the Cooper Union’s Formula SAE racecar, an innovative throttle design and control schema can inspire others to prioritize fuel economy and driver comfort for commercial automotive applications.


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