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Clemson Automotive Engineering

Tour of the Research Facilities for the ASME ICEFParticipants

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)

Automotive Engineering Department is an Academic Anchor on the CU‐ICAR campus, surrounded by 

industry engineering centers and small companies 

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Campbell Graduate Engineering Center,Home of the Clemson Automotive

Engineering Department4 Research Dr, Greenville, SC, 29607

METRICS & IMPACT

METRICSFocus on providing world-class automotive research, innovation and education Produce top-notch graduates for the

automotive industry

Pursue high-impact research topics critical for achieving sustainable mobility

Support economic development by emphasizing industry relevance, and bridging pure research and translation!

Automotive Engineering Program:Vision & Mission

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• Materials and manufacturing for lightweighting

• Vehicle Dynamics & Vehicle Automation• Human factors

Tour of the Clemson Automotive Engineering Facilities will:

In addition, highlight:

Emphasize:

• Advanced IC Engine Research

Advanced Powertrain Research Team

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Model-based Control, Knock:Multi-Cylinder IC Engine Test-Cell

Low-Temperature Combustion:Single Cylinder Engine w/ Combustion, Exhaust Emission and Heat Transfer Diagnostics

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• Renk Chassis Dynamometer• 4-Wheel Independent Drive

(FWD, RWD, AWD) • 125 hp per wheel (AC-Dyno)• Automated Drive-Cycles

• Data Acquisition• Dual Channel Emissions• AVL FTIRs 5hz• Soot Measurement• AVL MicroSoot• Combustion Analysis• AVL IndiSmart• Data Processing Routines

Chassis Dynamometer,Low-emission Strategies

New Multi-Purpose Engine & Powertrain Test Facility:Waste-heat Recovery

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MTS Road Simulator/Seven-post Shaker in the Climate Test Chamber

Vehicle Electrification: Battery Cyclers & Hybrid Powertrain Integration Lab

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Manufacturing Processes: Okuma Milling Machine and Lathe

Instrumented 100 ton Hydraulic Press

Metallic Alloys for Lightweighting: Forming, Characterization of Properties

Instron 1332 Tensile Testing

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Bio-based Polymers, Foams, & Composites: Supercritical Injection Molding

DeepOrange: A Pioneering Concept for Teaching Vehicle System Integration and Product Development