Design and thermal analysis of a two wheeler disc plate at different speeds using ANSYS software.

Abstract

There is lot of up gradation in the automobile technology these days. Competition on the speed of
vehicles is the prime factor in deciding the best vehicle at the same time keeping the safety norms in our mind. Apart of
having best vehicle dynamics, great suspension frameworks, best engine specifications, there is one most basic system in
the vehicle which is braking mechanisms. Main problem dealing with disc brakes is the heat generated due to the braking
forces and friction forces thus design and material used which are best suited to dissipate most of the heat thus
increasing the life span of the disc brakes.
This paper deals with design and thermal analysis through ANSYS workbench analysis of a two wheeler disc plate
comparing the final temperature and total heat flux dissipated. The design has been taken from real world. Dimensions
of Bajaj discover has been taken and edited in solid works. Materials like aluminium alloy, cast iron or stainless steel
has been selected for analysis to compare to compare with different designs at two different speeds of the vehicle. After
all the analysis the data has been tabulated and a result is found out to concluding the best material with a design also
comparing the percentage increase in the final temperature and total heat flux dissipated.