Experimental & Analysis of Connecting Rod Optimization for Weight Reduction

Author(s):

Prof. N. D. Patil , Padmabhooshan Vasantraodada Patil Institute of technology, Budhgaon (Sangli); Prof. P. P. Awate, PVPIT Budhgaon; Prof. S. P. Shinde, PVPIT Budhgaon

Keywords:

Analysis of Connecting Rod Optimization, Connecting Rod Optimization for Weight Reduction

Abstract:

Connecting rods are widely used in a variety of engines such as in-line engines, V-engines, opposed cylinder engines, radial engines, and oppose-piston engines and in compressors. The connecting rod is an integral component of internal combustion engine and compressor. It acts as a linkage between piston and crankshaft. The connecting rod has some numbers of zones, namely, the small end (also called piston pin end), the central shank (I-cross-section) and the big end (also called as crank pin end). The connecting rod is a pin is jointed in which more weight is concentrated towards the big end. To study this property, the location of the center of gravity point of connecting rod lies more towards the big end. The connecting rod can be make either by casting, powder metallurgy or forging. The connecting rods are widely manufactured of forged steel, but can be made of aluminum for lightness and the ability to absorb high impact at the expense of durability or titanium for a combination of strength and lightness at the expense of affordability for high performance of engines, or of cast iron.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV4I4002
Published in	:	Volume : 4, Issue : 4
Publication Date	:	01/11/2017
Page(s)	:	4-7

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