CONAT 2016 International Congress of Automotive and Transport Engineering

1. Novel Simulation Methodology for the Estimation of the Flow Mark Risk Associated with the Injection of Mass Colored Plastic Materials
Alexandru Ioan Ciobanas

2. Numerical and Experimental Investigations of a Twin Sheet Thermoplastic Structure with Rectangular Frusta
Stefan Tabacu, Claudiu Diaconescu, Alexandru Oltean

3. Expanded Polypropylene Finite Elements Analysis in Transport Application
Alexander Schwarz, Catalin-Andrei Runcianu, Andreas Gebhardt

4. Functional Description and Design Aspects of Hybrid Transmissions
Martin Vornehm

5. Comparative Study on the Performances of Aerodynamic Devices Used in Decreasing of the Automobiles Lift Force
Angel Huminic, Gabriela Huminic, Marius Carauleanu, Constantin Ciolofan

6. Analysis of the Influence of the Drive Force Distribution Between Axles on an Automobile Stability in Its Curvilinear Motion
Andrzej Reński

7. About the Steering Kinematics of the Road Trains
Ion Preda, Dinu Covaciu

8. Evaluation by Experimental Methods of the Parameters that Influence the Behavior of Various Passenger Cars Classes in the Braking Process
Adrian Todoruţ, Nicolae Cordoș, István Barabás, Sorin Miheț

9. Evaluation of the Behavior in Cornering for Different Classes of Passenger Cars by Numerical Modeling
Nicolae Cordoș, Adrian Todoruţ, István Barabás, Radu Daniel Mureșan

10. Structural Dynamic Applications Using Principal Component Analysis Method
Mircea Niculescu, Cristi Irimia, Ioan Calin Rosca, Mihail Grovu, Maria Violeta Guiman

11. Weight Optimization of Existing Transmission Housing for Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles Using Correlated Simulation and Experimental Tools
Kandreegula Suresh Kumar, Dheeraj Kumar Singh

12. New Approaches in Designing a Race Car Chassis for an Engineering Competition
Doru Ionut Furnea, Silviu Butnariu

13. Presentation of Tests with a Dynamometer Related to the Determination of Fuel Consumption in the NEDC and WLTC Driving Cycles and as Well Related to the Dynamic Behavior of Vehicles
Michael Butsch, Valerio Rescigno

14. Validation Procedure for Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle via Hardware in the Loop - Real Time Testing
Bogdan Ovidiu Varga, Nicolae Burnete, Calin Iclodean

15. Experimental Investigation of a Vehicle Behavior Using Different Complex Data Acquisition Systems
Ilie Dumitru, Racila Laurentiu, Tutunea Dragos, Matei Lucian, Dima Alexandru, Oprica Alexandru

16. Validation of Kinematic Simulation of Sprocket Contacts of Chain Links by Experiments
Karim Shalaby, Florin Corciova, Simona Lache

17. Belt Losses Evaluation for a Push-Belt CVT
Valerian Croitorescu, Codrin Cuciurean, Mircea Oprean

18. Kinematic and Dynamic Study of a Mechanism for a Vehicle Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
Nicolae Dumitru, Cristian Copilusi, Ionut Geonea, Alexandru Margine

19. Methods for Modeling an Elastic System with Permanent Contour Coupling Deformation
Hariton Poparad

20. Reinvestigation of the Electromagnetic Valve Train (EMVT) Technology via Multidomain Simulation
Christian Trebehs, Doru Groza

21. Study on Mixture Formation at an Experimental Spark Ignition Engine
Dan Mihai Dogariu, Anghel Chiru, Stelian Țârulescu, Marius Lazăr, Vlad Ștefan Stancu

22. Aspects Concerning Modeling of Combustion for Compression Ignition Engine with Injection Management
Dan Mihai Dogariu, Anghel Chiru, Stelian Țârulescu, Marius Lazăr

23. Comparative Study on the Performances of the One-Way Hydraulic Valves
Marius Lazăr, Anghel Chiru, Dan Mihai Dogariu

24. Estimation of Boiling Points of Brake Fluids
István Barabás, Adrian Todoruț, Nicolae Cordoș

25. Modelling and Optimization of Constructive Form for GO-NOGO Exterior and Interior Diameter Gauges
Iulian Alexandru Orzan, Constantin Buzatu

26. Systems Engineering Requires Digital Twins of Machine Elements
Willi Theodor Gruender

27. Collaborative Design and Use of Interactive Simulations: Boost the Learning Environment in Road Vehicle Dynamics Curriculum
Moein Mehrtash, Dan Centea

28. Experimental Researches on the Magneto-Rheological Dampers Response to the Control Parameters
Alexandru Dobre, Nicolae Vasiliu, Cristian Nicolae Andreescu

29. Contributions in Experimental Research Concerning Diesel Fuel Supply and Lubrication in the Case of Comparative Study Between Euro V and IV Common Rail Engines
Doru Baldean, Mihai Aurel Crișan, Adela Ioana Borzan

30. Experimental Research Regarding the Possibility of Biofuel Fumigation Supply Method on a Single Cylinder Compression Ignited Engine
Doru Baldean, Nicolae Vlad Burnete, Dan Moldovanu, Ferenc Gaspar, Adela Ioana Borzan, Mihai Aurel Crișan

31. Study on a Stratified Charge Spark Ignition Automotive Engine
Edward Rakosi, Sorinel Talif, Gheorghe Manolache, Adrian Sachelarie

32. Researches on Cooling Air Flow Control Devices Using on Cars with Internal Combustion Engines
Spiridon-Cristian-Dan Dăscălescu, Marius Receanu, Laurenţiu Dimitriu, Liliana Vornicu-Albu

33. Modeling the Energy Evaluation for an Electric Machine
Valerian Croitorescu, Alexandru Manta

34. Balancing of a Single Stage Reciprocating Compressor with Elastic Elements
Doru Groza, Ioan Călin Roșca, Gheorghe Alexandru Radu

35. The Calculation Algorithm for the Determination of the Temperature at the End of the Intake Stroke for GDI Engines
Tudor Mitran, Vasile Blaga, Sorin Moca, George Dragomir, Dinu Fodor

36. Diagnosing the Operation of a Locomotive Diesel Engine Based on the Analysis of Used Oil in the Period Between Two Technical Revisions
Cătălin V. Zaharia, Rodica Niculescu, Victor Iorga, Cătălin Ducu, Adrian Clenci, Bogdan Aron

37. Simultaneous Influences of Tyre Pressure and Steering Geometry upon the Theoretical Speed Ratio in the Running Gear System of Four-Wheel Drive Tractors
Mircea Nastasoiu, Nicolae Ispas

38. Analysis of the Comfort of the Seats Used in Light Military Vehicles
Marian Mitroi, Anghel Chiru

39. Aspects Regarding the Kinematic Optimization of a Tracked Military Vehicle’s Transmission
Octavian Alexa, Radu Vilău, Ovidiu-Constantin Ilie, Daniela Voicu, Marin Marinescu

40. Research on Gasoline Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine
Corneliu Cofaru

41. Study of the Diesel Engine Cycle Variability at LPG Fuelling
Liviu Nemoianu, Alexandru Cernat, Constantin Pana, Niculae Negurescu, Cristian Nutu

42. Direct Injection of Diesel and Ethanol in a Diesel Engine - A Numerical Analysis
Nicolae Vlad Burnete, Călin Iclodean, Dan Moldovanu, Nicolae Filip

43. The Effects of a Diesel-Ethanol Blend Without Additives on Diesel Engine Operation
Nicolae Vlad Burnete, Călin Iclodean, George Popescu, Nicolae Filip

44. The Influence of Biodiesel on Engine Combustion and CO2 Emissions
Bogdan Cornel Benea

45. Modeling the Performances of a Vehicle Provided with a Spark Ignition Engine Using a Double Energy Source, Gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Valentin Nişulescu, Florian Ivan, Gheorghe Fratila, Gheorghe Banca

46. Modeling the Performances of a Vehicle Provided with a Hybrid Electric Diesel Propulsion System (HEVD)
Gheorghe Bancă, Florian Ivan, Gheorghe Frățilă, Valentin Nișulescu

47. Aspects of Experimental Research on Hydrogen Fuelled Automotive Diesel Engine
Ionel Mirica, Alexandru Cernat, Constantin Pana, Niculae Negurescu, Cristian Nutu

48. Researches on Combustion Quality for a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine
Stelian Tarulescu, Radu Tarulescu

49. Urban Transportation Solutions for the CO2 Emissions Reduction Contributions
Stelian Tarulescu, Radu Tarulescu

50. Mission CO2 Reduction
Roland Seebacher

51. Experimental Research Concerning the Influence of the Electrochemical Reactions Induced by Products of an Electrolytic Cell Over the Emission Pollutants in ICE
Marius Nicolae Moldoveanu, Cheng Lin Tang, Cornel Aramă

52. Energy-Based Approach to Model a Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Design Its Powertrain Controller and Energy Management Strategy
Nicole Salloum, Serge Francis, Charbel Mansour

53. Dynamic Control of an Electric Vehicle with Traction Induction Motor
Marius Constantin Georgescu

54. A Propulsion System for Means of Transport with Non-autonomous Electrical Traction
Tudor Mitran, Nicolae Chioreanu, Catalin Chioreanu, Alexandru Rus, Horia Beles

55. Validation of a Human-and-Hardware-in-the-Loop Control Algorithm Using Real Time Simulation
Ionut Alexandru Stoica, Marius Valentin Bataus, Ioan Mircea Oprean

56. Electronic Control Systems of E-Smart Vehicle
Radu Tarulescu, Stelian Tarulescu

57. Battery Management System of E-Smart Vehicle
Radu Tarulescu, Stelian Tarulescu

58. Worldwide Diversity Management of “Global Access” Renault/Dacia’s Vehicle Range by Using a Modern PLM System
Bogdan Bădescu, Pascal Candau

59. Potential Capabilities of Shape Memory Driven Automotive Devices
Joachim Strittmatter, Paul Gümpel, Oskar Lattner

60. Applicability of Composite Forming Technologies for Automotive Components
Lucian Rad, Anghel Chiru

61. Constructive Optimization of Composite Materials Automotive Components
Anghel Chiru, Lucian Rad

62. The Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Composites Reinforced with Hemp, Subjected to Photo and Thermal Degradation
Mariana Domnica Stanciu, Ioan Curtu, Mihai Groza, Adriana Savin

63. Optimization of the Plastic Injection Molding Parameters by Using the Taguchi Method to Prevent Jammed Components in the Assembly Process of Mechatronic Devices
Ion Cristian Braga, Anisor Nedelcu

64. Key Characteristics of the World Class Manufacturing Concept in the Production of Chassis for Buses Industry
Luminiţa Ştirbu, Cosmin Știrbu, Nadia Belu, Viorel Nicolae

65. Advanced Automotive Assembly Line Trends as Tools in Optimizing Production Line Performance
Hariton Poparad

66. Cleaning Methods for Flux Pollution Measurement in Automotive Coolant Loop Components
Hervé Bourgeais, Claire Demarcq

67. Design and Development of Chassis Along with Novel Under Run Protection Devices for Commercial Vehicles with the Use of an Innovative Approach Resulting in Lighter Weight of the Vehicle
Ashesh Anil Shah, Himanshu Arora

68. The Quality Management Principles and Their Incidence Within ISO 9001:2015
Laurentiu Aurel Mihail

69. Product Quality Control Optimization for Selection of Measurement and Control Devices
Constantin Buzatu, Iulian Alexandru Orzan

70. Improvement of the 8D Analysis Through a System Based on the “Internet of Things” Concept Applied in Automotive Industry
Viorel Nicolae, Laurenţiu Mihai Ionescu, Nadia Belu, Știrbu Luminița Elena

71. A Case Study Regarding the Implementation of Six Sigma in an Assembly Process for the Automotive Parts
Dorin-Ion Dumitrascu, Adela-Eliza Dumitrascu, Anghel Chiru

72. Analysis of the Influence of One-Way Streets on the Urban Road Networks Connectivity
Daniela Florea, Dinu Covaciu, Janos Timar

73. Cooperative Smart Intersection as an Enabler of Advanced Traffic Management Systems
Laura Coconea, Gonzalo Alcaraz, Renato Augusto Lira Andrade

74. Bus Routing Safety for the Transportation of Children to School
Eleni Chalkia, Jose Maria Salanova Grau, Evangelos Bekiaris, Georgia Ayfandopoulou, Chiara Ferarini, Evangelos Mitsakis

75. Improving the Road Traffic Regulation in the Area of Roundabout Intersections Function of the Traffic Streams Size
Elena Neagu, Andrei Alexandru Boroiu, Ionel Vieru, Alexandru Boroiu

76. Traffic Optimization in Urban Area - Roundabout Versus Lights Case Studies
Nicolae Filip, Claudiu Golgot

77. Mathematical Algorithm for Calculating the Total Traffic Lights Cycle in Junctions
Lucian Matei, Ilie Dumitru, Laurentiu Racila

78. Study on the Influence of Intersections with Forest Roads upon the Traffic Flows on Highways
Constantin Alexandru Bratu, Dinu Covaciu

79. Smart Solar Electric Tricycle
Dahbi Mohamed, Said Doubabi, Ahmed Rachid

80. Programming an Autonomous Mini-vehicle in Narrow Environments
Emanuel Giurgiu, Teodora Girbacia, Gheorghe Leonte Mogan

81. About Uncontrollable Reactions of the Driver Due to Skin Mechanical Stimuli
Alexandru Bogdan, Silviu Butnariu

82. Development of an Advanced Driver Assistance System Using RGB-D Camera
Alin Pantea, Florin Girbacia, Teodora Girbacia

83. A Method for Transforming Electric Vehicles to Become Autonomous Vehicles
Mihai Kocsis, Andreas Schultz, Raoul Zöllner, Gheorghe Leonte Mogan

84. Cars Crashes with Cars of Same or Different Generation – Occupant’s Loads, Timings and Acceleration’s Effects
Nicolae Ispas, Mircea Nastasoiu

85. Crash Tests Data Acquisition and Processing
Dinu Covaciu, Dragoş Sorin Dima

86. Research Regarding Occupant’s Movement in the Case of Frontal Collision Using High-Speed Video Recording
Alexandru Ionut Radu, Corneliu Cofaru, Bogdan Tolea, Daniel Dragos Trusca, Horia Beles

87. Research Regarding the Influence of Vehicle’s Safety Restraint Systems on Its Occupants in Case of Rear-End Collision
Alexandru Ionut Radu, Corneliu Cofaru, Bogdan Tolea, Daniel Dragos Trusca, George Toganel

88. The Assessment of the Head Injury of a Pedestrian in Comparison with a Cyclist
Bogdan Tolea, Stelian Tarulescu, Daniel Dragos Trusca, George Toganel, Alexandru Ionut Radu

89. Determination of Kinematic and Dynamic Behavior in the Driver’s Skull upon the Impact with the Steering Wheel
Oana Victoria Oţăt, Nicolae Dumitru, Victor Oţăt, Ilie Dumitru

90. Pedestrian Dynamics During the Contact Phase with the Vehicle
Adrian Șoica

91. Example of a High-Speed, Side-Impact, Car Crash Reconstruction Using a Planar Multibody Software
Petru A. Simionescu, Ion Preda

92. Is the Virtual Homologation for Pedestrian Protection Viable?
Silvia Santos, Carolina Álvarez-Caldas, José L. San Román

93. Comparative Analysis of Kinematics and Dynamics Parameters that Characterize Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision
Alexandru Petrescu, Liviu Petrescu

94. The Importance of Consumed Energy for Deformation in Study of Collision
Mihai Clinciu, Anghel Chiru, Stefanita Ciunel

95. Aspects Regarding the Reconstruction of Traffic Events
Mihai Clinciu, Anghel Chiru, Stefanita Ciunel

96. Vehicle Driver Drowsiness Monitoring and Warning System
Tiberiu Vesselenyi, Alexandru Rus, Tudor Mitran, Bogdan Tataru, Ovidiu Moldovan

97. Research Regarding Pedestrian Visibility During Night-Time Using Photo Processing
Bogdan Tolea, Daniel Dragos Trusca, Csaba Antonya, Alexandru Ionut Radu, Dragos Sorin DIMA

98. Estimating the Costs Caused by Road Traffic Accidents in Romania
Alin Drosu, Corneliu Cofaru

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