Thesis Work

Background of thesis project
Volvo Penta has experienced several issues with their belt drive systems, for example: Noise Issues, belt failures, belt dust in front of engine and in boat, belt tensioning system problems & idler pulley wear.​
No manual tension systems acceptable for customers in the future. This within a range of Volvo Penta engines​


Suitable background
You should possess these qualifications:​
Master student in any of the following fields​
Design and Product development​
Mechanical Engineering​
Equivalent ​
Knowledge in 3D cad program
Material science​



Your application should include the following:​
CV​
Cover Letter​
Transcript of grades​



Description of thesis work
Investigate possible design solutions enhancements/improvements on Volvo Penta´s marine engine´s belt drive systems.​
The goal for Volvo Penta are to have a longer lifetime expectancy of the belt drive system. Improvement of emitted sound is a must.​
Belt dust shall be eliminated or vastly improved.​
The goal of the thesis is to develop technical & feasible solutions for improving the belt drive system. A belt drive design guideline shall be written, and the findings shall be tested in the physical application. ​
The best solution´s out of technical, economical and environmental perspective shall be presented.​


Thesis Level: Master and/or Bachelor

Language: English


Starting date: 23/1-2023


Number of students: 2


Tutor
Hans Olausson
Platform Manager
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Volvo Penta​ AB
CB74660 EMOB Mechanical & Light Duty Engine Platform
T. +46 739025443 | +46 31 3225443
Gropegårdsgatan | 40508 Gothenburg | Sweden
hans.olausson@volvo.com​
volvopenta.com​