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Energy and Cost Analysis of Weight Reduction Using Composite Brake Rotor


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1 Dept. of Manufacturing and Materials Engg., International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia
2 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia
     

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This paper attempts to predict the effect of weight reduction on energy consumption and cost savings using an aluminium matrix composite automotive brake rotor. Mathematical models are established to evaluate the influence of weight reduction on material consumption, cost and energy savings. The study showed that a 50% weight reduction due to AMC brake rotor replacement compensates for 19% of energy savings against cast iron brake rotor.

Keywords

Composites, Brake Rotor, Weight Reduction, Energy Savings, Cost Analysis.
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Authors

M. A. Maleque
Dept. of Manufacturing and Materials Engg., International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia
A. A. Adebisi
Dept. of Manufacturing and Materials Engg., International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia
Q. H. Shah
Dept. of Mechanical Engg., International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia

Abstract


This paper attempts to predict the effect of weight reduction on energy consumption and cost savings using an aluminium matrix composite automotive brake rotor. Mathematical models are established to evaluate the influence of weight reduction on material consumption, cost and energy savings. The study showed that a 50% weight reduction due to AMC brake rotor replacement compensates for 19% of energy savings against cast iron brake rotor.

Keywords


Composites, Brake Rotor, Weight Reduction, Energy Savings, Cost Analysis.



DOI: https://doi.org/10.4273/ijvss.4.2.06