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Project Review
ON
“Design & Analysis of CVT System for Three Wheeler Vehicle”
In partial fulfillment of requirements for degree of

Mechanical Engineering

SUBMITTED BY-

Himanshu Dhande Spandan Dhage

Abhishek Kesarkar Pawan Jadhao

Under The Guidance Of

Dr. K. K. Dhande

Prof. V. Suvarnakar

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri - 411 018

[2019-2020]
Abstract:
The recent Indian scenario of heavy traffic congestion anytime in the city has made it
practically impossible for the elderly and the differently abled people to drive even short
distances. Therefore an effort should be made to simplify the Indian driving experience by
the above-mentioned people, even in the worst traffic situations. This can be accomplished by
shifting the driving exercise towards more automatic minimizing driver dependence;
definitely with no compromise in comfort, speed, power and driver-dependent control of the
vehicle. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) system basically comprises two
variable diameter pulleys, which are kept at fixed distances and are connected by a belt.
Presently the vehicles are commonly fitted with a manual transmission mechanism, It would
have been greatly beneficial if we could reduce the human-handled components which can be
obtained by use of CVT as transmission system.

Three wheelers are being used in traffic condition continuously and the problem of great
discomfort is present due to road conditions, vibrations from engine and other sources, also
due to manual transmission. The use of electric drive and CVT together can provide comfort
condition to driver as well as passengers by reducing the load of transmission and by
reducing the vibrations. This tends to increase in fuel economy as well. CVT is capable of
changing gear ratio every fraction of second and providing a smooth driving experience. The
proper combination of CVT with other system is capable to bring a reformatory change in
market of three wheelers. the required torque ratio for each vehicle can be obtained by
designing an auxiliary planetary gearbox, selecting the proper belt, designing an output and
idle gear and with no need to change any other components of the vehicle. Use of a CVT
mechanism facilitates the driver to handle the accelerator, brake pedals and the steering wheel
only, thus enabling one to concentrate more toward the traffic. It supports in reducing exhaust
transmission, thereby enhancing the fuel efficiency and finally improving the dynamic
performance of the vehicle.
Literature Survey:

Name of the Title of the Paper Name of Findings/ Literature

Journal Author Observation Gap

International Design and Prakash Various gear The paper gives

Journal of Performance Study of Chandra ratios can be detailed
Engineering Continuously Shukla, obtained by information
Research & Variable Prashant using suitable about the CVT
Technology Transmission (CVT) Kumar belt. but the
(IJERT) Vol. 6 Issue 04, Tiwari, experimental
April-2017 Yashwant calculations and
Kumar observations are
Singh missing.
Vishnu Seelan Analysis, Design and Vishnu CVT is The paper
Int. Journal of Application of Seelan definitely a contents are
Engineering Continuously technology of highly based on
Research and Variable the future with comparison
Applications Transmission (CVT) its higher fuel without a design
Vol. 5, Issue 3, ( Part efficiency, approach.
-1) March 2015 infinite gear
ratios, lower
manufacturing
costs, steady
cruising speeds
& better
acceleration
capabilities.
Springer Nature Design of Sanjog It supports in Application of
Singapore Pte Continuously Kumar reducing exhaust new designed
Ltd. 2018 Variable Panda, transmission, system and its
Transmission Abhirup thereby type are not
Mechanism for Chatterjee enhancing the specified.
Economy and fuel
Cars in India Debkumar efficiency and
Chakrabarti finally
improving the
dynamic
performance of
the vehicle.
International Hybrid Electric Vinay k m, Improved fuel The design
Journal of Vehicles Isaac Raju economy, considerations
Engineering increased power, are not provided,
Trends and or additional but paper gives
Technology auxiliary power details about the
(IJETT) for electronic basics of Hybrid
devices and vehicle.
power tools
Introduction:
Cities nowadays are highly terrified with the traffic in which 3 wheelers face a problem of
shifting of gears many of the times as road and traffic conditions are continuously changing.
This project is to solve this problem and make the ride for driver and rider. As CVT is an
ideal transmission system for vehicles which can on the one hand make bigger opportunity
for automakers to improve their potential customers as well as improving the efficiency of
their automobiles, firstly by equipping their current products with CVT instead of MT, and
secondly by designing new products equipped with high efficient CVT; and on the other
hand, CVT is a more environmentally friendly transmission system compared with the other
kinds of transmission systems and it can help reduce air pollution. Furthermore, this paper
reveals that this system can ameliorate even more by improving its mechanism and probably
designing a new generation of it in the future.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the
rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other
machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of
possible ratios. A CVT need not be automatic, nor include zero or reverse output. Such
features may be adapted to CVTs in certain specific applications. Other mechanical
transmissions only allow a few different discrete gear ratios to be selected, but the
continuously variable transmission essentially has an infinite number of ratios available
within a finite range, so it enables the relationship between the speed of a vehicle, engine, and
the driven speed of the wheels to be selected within a continuous range. This can provide
better fuel economy than other transmissions by enabling the engine to run at its most
efficient speeds within a narrow range CVTs are only being used in a fewer no. of vehicles
but the applications & pros of CVT could only be improved based on R&D. As automobile
manufacturers continue to develop CVTs, more and more vehicles will use them, and also
performance and fuel efficiency will continue to increase inevitably.
Methodology:
 Dr. D Y Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune 411018
Department of Mechanical Engineering
One Page Synopsis of B.E. Project Academic Year 2019-20
Project Group Id: ME/I/2019-20/15

1) Title of Project: Design & Analysis of CVT System for Three Wheeler Vehicle.

2) Students Details:
Sr. Name Exam Mobile No. Email Id Sign
No. Seat
No./Roll
No.
1 HimanshuDhande BMHB27 9175374307 dhandehk98@gmail.com
2 SpandanDhage BMHB28 7038221337 spandandhage@gmail.com
3 Abhishek Kesarkar BMHB29 7219492973 abhishekkesarkar0103@gmail.
com
4 PawanJadhao BMHB49 7038676797 jadhaopawan7@gmail.com

3) Guide Details:
Sr. Name Mobile No. Email Id
No.
1 Dr.K.K.Dhande 9423904973 kkdhande@gmail.com
2 Prof. V. Suvarnkar

4) Name of Sponsorer /Company with Address (If Any):

5)Objectives: To convert manual transmission to automatic transmission of 3 wheeler.

6) Abstract: The recent Indian scenario of heavy traffic congestion anytime in the city has
made it practically impossible for the elderly and the differently abled people to drive even
short distances. Therefore an effort should be made to simplify the Indian driving experience
by the above-mentioned people, even in the worst traffic situations. This project tries to
minimize that effort by adding the CVT system in 3 wheelers.

7) Approx.Estimate of Project:

8) Specification of the Project:

10) Photograph with Guide(colored)

9) Actual Photograph of Experimental set up/ Equipments of Product Developed:

10) Applications or use of the project: The project is aimed to be used as an eco-friendly
vehicle. It will make the ride more comfortable for driver as well as passengers as the gear
jerks are eliminated.

Dr. K.K. Dhande Prof. V. Suvarnkar

 DR. D. Y. PATIL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PIMPRI, PUNE - 411
018.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.E.PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULED (2019-20)
Project Stage-I, Start Date: 01 July 2019
Title of Project: Design & Analysis of CVT System for Three Wheeler Vehicle. Group No.15
Name of Guide: Dr. K. K. Dhande
Prof. V. Suvarnkar

Exp. Activities Planned Plan Actual Activities Actual Sign Sign

No. Date Date of of
Gui HOD
de
1 Finalization &Approval of 22/06/19 Searching of different topics and 03/06/19
Project title finalization of proper one with the
guidance of guide.

2 Problem Formulation 24/06/19 Determining the current condition of 04/06/19

3 wheelers and problems in it.

Literature Survey 10/07/19 Searched for various research 20/07/19

3 papers similar to problem
statement.
Methodology 25/07/19 Formulating the path to overcome 05/08/19
4 the problem.

Submission of One page

Synopsis
5

Design/Drafting of
6 Parts/Assembly

Preparation of Paper &

7 submit to Journal.

Submission of PS-I Report

8

.
Dr.K.K.Dhande
Dr. K.K.Dhande Prof. V. Suvarnkar HOD, Mech. Engg
 Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune 411018
Department of Mechanical Engineering
B.E. Project Academic Year 2019-20
Faculty Industry Visit Report
1) Title of Project: Design & Analysis of CVT System for Three Wheeler Vehicle.

2) Students Details: Group No.15

Sr. Name Exam Mobile No. Email Id Signature

No. Seat
No.
1 Himanshu BMHB 9175374307 dhandehk98@gmail.com
Dhande 27
2 Spandan BMHB 7038221337 spandandhage@gmail.com
Dhage 28
3 Abhishek BMHB 7219492973 abhishekkesarkar0103@gmail
Kesarkar 29 .com
4 Pawan Jadhao BMHB 7038676797 jadhaopawan7@gmail.com
49

3) College Guide Details:

Sr. Name Mobile No. Email Id
No.
1 Dr.K.K.Dhande 9423904973 kkdhande@gmail.com
2 Prof. V. Suvarnkar

4) External/Company Guide Details:

Sr. Name Mobile No. Email Id
No.
1

5) Name of Sponsored /Company with Address:

Sign. : Sign. :
Name: Dr. K. K. Dhande Name:
(College Project Guide) Industry Seal (External/Company Project)
Guide)
 Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri,Pune-18
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sponsored B.E Project- Guide Industry Visit Report
Academic Year 2019-20
Company Name:
Mentor:
Guide:
Signature
Day & Date Points Discussed
Internal External

Dr.K.K.Dhande
HOD, Mech. Engg
 Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri,Pune-18
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sponsored B.E Project- Students Industry Visit Report
Academic Year 2019-20
Company Name:
Mentor:
Guide:
Signature
Day & Date Points Discussed
Internal External

Dr. K.K. Dhande Prof. V. Suvarnkar

Conclusion:
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