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This paper deals with noise and vibration problems in electric power steering systems used in modern automotive platforms. Various types of commonly used power steering systems are presented. The noise and vibration performance of new EPS designs can have a significant impact on users. Computational FEM methods used to investigate the dynamic properties mechanical systems were implemented to situationally test the NVH performance of EPS systems. Computational FEM model building procedure is presented with detailed description of crucial EPS system elements and contacts. Conventional EPS vibro-acoustic measurement techniques such as modal testing and Field Data Replication are presented alongside newer techniques such as acoustic camera measurements.
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Abbreviations
- NVH:
-
noise, vibration, and harshness
- EPS:
-
electric power steering
- HPS:
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hydraulic power steering
- CEPS:
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column-assist EPS
- BEPS:
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level brush motor column-assist EPS
- REPS:
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rack-assist EPS
- SPEPS:
-
single pinion assist EPS
- OEM:
-
original equipment manufacturer
- FEM:
-
finite element method
- BCs:
-
boundary conditions
- CRB:
-
center rack bushing
- FDR:
-
field data replication
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Research presented above was cofounded by the European Union, European Regional Development Fund — Operational Programme Smart Growth 2014–2020. Project Implemented as part of the National Center for Research and Development: Priority Axis I: Supporting R&D carried out by enterprises, Measure 1.2: Sectoral R&D Programmes. Project no.: POIR01.02.00-00.0270/16-00, “New generation of Single Pinion Electric Power Steering system ready for future EU market needs with Automatically Commanded Steering Function and enhanced mechanical performance”. Project value: 19,645,215.24 PLN, Co-financing amount: 8,203,215.94 PLN.
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Wróbel, J., Pietrusiak, D., Fiebig, W. et al. Automotive Electric Power Steering Systems NVH Performance Investigations. Int.J Automot. Technol. 23, 1153–1161 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-022-0101-3
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