Funded by EPSRC (EP/L019426/1), Jun 2014 – Jan 2018
This project investigates sustainable vibration reduction technologies for powertrain systems using the modern Targeted Energy Transfer (TET) approach. The research focuses on the development of nonlinear dynamic models and Nonlinear Energy Sinks (NES) capable of passively absorbing excess vibrational energy over broad excitation ranges. Advanced parametric simulations are employed to study nonlinear resonance mechanisms, robustness under uncertainties, and energy transfer efficiency under realistic operating conditions.
The project also explores the feasibility of harvesting absorbed vibrational energy and compares TET-based designs with existing commercial vibration mitigation technologies. Applications include automotive, aerospace, marine, renewable energy, and micro-electro-mechanical power transmission systems.