This project was intended to develop a test fixture prototype and method based on the fundamental equation T=I* to measure mass moment of inertia for valve-train components manufactured by Timken so as to help predict operating characteristics of engines. A working test fixture consisting of a servo motor, a torque transducer and component fixturing was constructed. Through computer analysis of experimental data it is possible to experimentally determine the MMI of the component accurately and accomplish the project goal.

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Creator

• Hudon, Andrew
• Kirby, Sarah Elizabeth

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03D195M

Advisor

• Cobb, Eben C.

Year

• 2003

Sponsor

• Timken Company

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright