University of Minnesota Clean Snowmobile Team Overview
The University of Minnesota Clean Snowmobile Team aims to increase membership and resources while enhancing the design objectives and reducing emissions with innovative technologies. They emphasize catalyst integration, belt drive systems, emissions control, and engine control for improved performance. The team's dedication to sustainable snowmobile design and competitive spirit shines through their goals and achievements.
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University of Minnesota Clean Snowmobile Team
Overview Our Team Goals Design Objectives Development Process Current Snowmobile
Goals Increase Membership o 15 Members o 750% Growth from last year Increase Resources o Shop Space o January 25th, 2016 o Equipment acquisitions o 5-gas emissions analyzer o Dataq Gain sponsorships Attend competition
Design Objectives Catalyst oHeraeus 3-way catalyst Belt Drive oReduce noise oReduce rotating mass PE3 ECU
Emissions Control Data at idle 3-way catalytic converter o Heraeus o Implemented on snowmobile o BASF o Testing 2-stage catalyst system Catalyst Wash Coat Supplier Emissions Percentage/ppm HC 1.13% 1:20:1- Pt:Pd:Rh Heraeus CO2 CO 2.0% 50 g/ft3 3.05% 2:9:1- Pt:Pd:Rh NOx 40 ppm BASF 60 g/ft3
Belt Drive System Reduces Rotating Mass o1.1 kilogram reduction Eliminate Chain Bath oPotential noise reduction
Engine Control System Stoichiometric Air/Fuel Ratio PE3 ECU Skip-tooth timing wheel
Summary MSRP: $10,225 Electrical Component Issues Improvements for 2017 Competition oBetter Project Management oGreater Industry Support oIncrease Testing
University of Minnesota Clean Snowmobile Team