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Daniel D. Frey.
Villarruel, Nicolas R
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
2007-03-12T17:44:33Z
2007-03-12T17:44:33Z
2006
2006
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/36688
77537369
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 30).
An analysis of patents was conducted in order to find the motivation and reasons behind selecting either a mechanical or software solution. The reasons for selecting a mechanical solution were claimed to be for simplicity, reliability, and robustness while the reasons for selecting a software solution were for increased performance and flexibility. The three cases evaluated were fuel regulation, power and torque distribution, and engine valve timing. A tendency to use mechanical solutions to provide a simpler and more reliable device was found while software solutions were used when greater performance was desired.
by Nicolas R. Villarruel.
S.B.
30 leaves
eng
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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