CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions

A braking system represents a very complex physical system to be properly modelled since it involves the solution of multiphase flow and thermal distribution and multi-body motions under dynamic operating conditions. Most approaches focus on a single braking element coupling, generally between a ste...

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Main Authors: F. Orlandi, C. De Marco, S. Meleti, A. Manian, M. Milani, L. Montorsi
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:International Journal of Thermofluids
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202725000485
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author F. Orlandi
C. De Marco
S. Meleti
A. Manian
M. Milani
L. Montorsi
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S. Meleti
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M. Milani
L. Montorsi
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description A braking system represents a very complex physical system to be properly modelled since it involves the solution of multiphase flow and thermal distribution and multi-body motions under dynamic operating conditions. Most approaches focus on a single braking element coupling, generally between a steel and a friction material element, which demonstrated to be insufficient to predict the effective behaviour of these systems. The present work extends the approach adopted for a single braking couple, to include a full braking system including the disks and braking piston motions and the thermal dissipated energy along the braking event. The comprehensive numerical model allows to deeply analyse the thermal dissipation of the solid elements and the oil of the systems and thus the cooling efficiency of the lubricant oil can be calculated. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis with respect of the main braking system operating parameters is carried out to investigate the influence of heat dissipation rate of the oil and the cooling efficiency of the full braking system. In particular, the lubricant oil flow rate, the thermal energy to be dissipated and the characteristic braking time are analysed. The most critical operating conditions are highlighted as well as the optimal configuration is defined.
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spelling doaj-art-c1a7c625f9d244339f3507d0810f07202025-01-31T05:12:27ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Thermofluids2666-20272025-03-0126101100CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditionsF. Orlandi0C. De Marco1S. Meleti2A. Manian3M. Milani4L. Montorsi5Department of Science and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy; Corresponding author.Design Analysis & Simulation, CNH Industrial N.V., Modena, ItalyDriveline, CNH Industrial, Modena, ItalyDesign Analysis & Simulation, CNH Industrial N.V., Modena, ItalyDepartment of Science and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, ItalyDepartment of Science and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, ItalyA braking system represents a very complex physical system to be properly modelled since it involves the solution of multiphase flow and thermal distribution and multi-body motions under dynamic operating conditions. Most approaches focus on a single braking element coupling, generally between a steel and a friction material element, which demonstrated to be insufficient to predict the effective behaviour of these systems. The present work extends the approach adopted for a single braking couple, to include a full braking system including the disks and braking piston motions and the thermal dissipated energy along the braking event. The comprehensive numerical model allows to deeply analyse the thermal dissipation of the solid elements and the oil of the systems and thus the cooling efficiency of the lubricant oil can be calculated. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis with respect of the main braking system operating parameters is carried out to investigate the influence of heat dissipation rate of the oil and the cooling efficiency of the full braking system. In particular, the lubricant oil flow rate, the thermal energy to be dissipated and the characteristic braking time are analysed. The most critical operating conditions are highlighted as well as the optimal configuration is defined.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202725000485Braking systemCFDOperating conditions investigation
spellingShingle F. Orlandi
C. De Marco
S. Meleti
A. Manian
M. Milani
L. Montorsi
CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
International Journal of Thermofluids
Braking system
CFD
Operating conditions investigation
title CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
title_full CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
title_fullStr CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
title_full_unstemmed CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
title_short CFD analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
title_sort cfd analysis of the main operating parameters for a complete braking friction system under transient working conditions
topic Braking system
CFD
Operating conditions investigation
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