The intake project is responsible for designing an intake manifold to maximize the mass air flow rate equally in each cylinder through a 20mm restrictor given by rules. The exhaust is responsible for designing an exhaust manifold that minimizes blow back and maximizes volumetric efficiency through scavenging.
Drivetrain is responsible for putting power down to the wheels by optimization of the final drive and the differential mount which entails proper design to handle the strenuous forces created by the drivetrain assembly.
Cooling is responsible for designing a radiator that cools the engine to keep it at operating temperature while minimizing weight. Catch cans are responsible for catching excess fluid while still maintaining the engineering principles of simplicity and minimizing weight.
Fuel is responsible for designing a fuel system that appropriately delivers fuel to the engine for a better fuel efficiency and design of a fuel tank that is light, minimizes sloshing, and is properly sized.
Being a member of Powertrain, you can learn concepts taught in senior-level engineering courses and industry including but not limited to the following: Solidworks/ CAD (Computer Aided Design), FEA (Finite Element Analysis), DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis) ,CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), heat transfer, problem solving and critical thinking, and collaboration
New members can expect to learn how to design a well-engineered part, engine tuning, rebuilding an engine, working with sponsors and so much more. The number one quality of a new member is motivation and being eager to learn. We would much rather work with someone who does not know anything about cars but is willing to learn, than someone that thinks they know everything. FSAE is a lot more work than your average organization, so those that continue to stick with it and always looking for ways to improve are the ones that stand out.