Ezenith Motorsports Presents Electric Karting Championship 2016 Season 1 Rule Book Contents 1 Organization and Championship 1.1 Electric Karting Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Organizing Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Official Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 Associated Rule 2.1 Rules Authority . . 2.2 Rules Validity . . . 2.3 Rules Compliance . 2.4 Right to Impound 2.5 Communications . 2.6 Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Eligibility 3.1 Team Requirement . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Team member List Guidelines . . . . 3.3 Registration and Requirements . . . 3.3.1 Team Registration . . . . . . 3.3.2 Registration Agreement . . . 3.3.3 Registration Fees . . . . . . . 3.3.4 Mode of Payment . . . . . . . 3.4 Drivers Requirements . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.2 Drivers License . . . . . . . . 3.4.3 Drivers Safety Gear . . . . . 3.5 Vehicle Requirements . . . . . . . . . 3.5.1 Chassis Requirements . . . . 3.5.2 Chassis Material . . . . . . . 3.5.3 Wheelbase and Wheel Track 3.5.4 Ground Clearance . . . . . . 3.5.5 Hitch Points . . . . . . . . . 3.5.6 Bumper (Front and Rear) . . 3.5.7 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.8 Steering System . . . . . . . 3.5.9 Braking System . . . . . . . . 3.5.10 Visibility Requirement . . . . 3.5.11 Driver Seat . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.12 Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.13 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.14 Kill Switch . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.15 Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 3.7 3.5.16 Lock Nuts . . . . . . . . . 3.5.17 Wheels and Tyres . . . . 3.5.18 Fire Extinguisher . . . . . 3.5.19 Path for Wires and Pipes 3.5.20 Firewall . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.21 Unstable Vehicle . . . . . 3.5.22 Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . 3.5.23 Push Bar . . . . . . . . . 3.5.24 Brake Lights . . . . . . . 3.5.25 Battery . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.26 Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.27 Final Vehicle Design . . . 3.5.28 Rear View Mirror . . . . Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . Vehicle Power train Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 4 Design Virtuals 15 4.1 Vehicle Design Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4.2 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5 Pre- Final Phase. 16 5.1 Business Logic Case (BLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5.2 College level Technical Inspection and Final Design Report Submission . . . . . 16 5.3 Innovation Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 6 Final Phase 6.1 Static Event . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 Design Analysis . . . . . . 6.1.2 Cost Report Presentation 6.1.3 Technical Inspection . . . 6.2 Dynamic Test . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 Brake Test . . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Acceleration Test . . . . . 6.2.3 Skip Pad Test . . . . . . . 6.2.4 Autocross . . . . . . . . . 6.2.5 Endurance . . . . . . . . 7 Scoring and Awards 7.1 Scoring . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1 Design Evaluation 7.1.2 Final Phase . . . . 7.1.3 Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 21 22 . . . . 24 24 24 24 25 8 Judgement Terms 26 8.1 General Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 8.2 Tie Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 9 Rules- Conducting the event 9.1 Behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 Vehicle Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 27 27 28 10 EKC Schedule 29 1 Chapter 1 Organization and Championship 1.1 Electric Karting Championship Electric Karting Championship is an effort to promote environmentally friendly competitive sport at the most elemental level- a Go-kart. The main aim is to reduce the use of emission spewing vehicles and to innovate solutions for the upcoming mobility mode - Electric Vehicles (EV). The real spirit of this competition lies in the fact that participants will create a real world practical application with the engineering concepts. Objective: To design a single seater electric powered go kart to be tested in a series of events spread over 3 days. The vehicle will be put to test in terms of build quality, speed, acceleration, manoeuvrability and finally gruelling endurance. 1.2 Organizing Committee The organization provides a platform to young enthusiasts, engineers and car lovers to showcase their talent at a grandeur stage. Racing is not just about speed but more about how you survive breakdowns and the best way to do so is by competing with the best. Ezenith Motorsports organizes motorsport events where you can learn while having fun. The organization promotes innovation for future applications and provides students with an opportunity to be recognized at national level for their Research and Development in interdisciplinary fields. Take up this opportunity to get a chance to go head to head with the best minds in this country. 1.3 Official Announcements The entire official announcement regarding the Electric Karting Championship 2016 will be published on- http://www.ezenithmotorsports.com https://www.facebook.com/ezenith education Contact Information Ezenith Education S-149, Second Floor, Haware Fantasia Business Park, sector-30 A,Opp Vashi Railway Station, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400703. Contact: +91 60606262, +91 9619727582, +91 8879803647 Email: [email protected] 2 Chapter 2 Associated Rule 2.1 Rules Authority There are several rules and restrictions which are to be followed by each and every team. Organizing Committee has complete authority each and every rule associated with the event. Violation by anyone of the participating member may be liable to be penalized severely, inclusive of and up to debarring of the team from the competition at any stage or withdrawal of award/awards, as well. 2.2 Rules Validity The rules will be same throughout the event and any amendments will immediately be made known to all the participating teams through email & sms and the same will be uploaded on the website mentioned above. 2.3 Rules Compliance By registering for this event the team, members of the team as individuals, faculty advisors and other personnel of the college and university agree to comply with, and be bound by, these rules and all rule interpretations or procedures issued or announced by Electric Karting Championship 2016. All team members, faculty advisors and other university representatives are required to cooperate with, and follow all instructions from, competition organizers, officials and judges. 2.4 Right to Impound Electric Karting Championship 2016 reserves the right to impound any onsite registered vehicle at any time or at any stage during the competition for examination by organizers, officials and technical inspectors. 3 2.5 Communications All the communications will made only through Emails [email protected] and [email protected] , Website: www.ezenithmotorsports.com , or by official Ezenith Facebook page. Any other modes of communications should not be regarded as official communication. Any mail address apart from the one mentioned above asking for payment in the name of EKC 2016 should be immediately brought to the notice of Organizing Committee. Ezenith Motorsports shall not be responsible for any damage caused due to responding to any other communication mode other than the ones mentioned. 2.6 Deadlines Teams are advised to stick to the deadlines strictly. Delays will not be entertained and will affect teams scores. For sending couriers, teams are requested to plan before hand to avoid delays due to public holidays. 4 Chapter 3 Eligibility 3.1 Team Requirement The team registering for Electric Karting Championship 2016 must have a Team Name, Team Logo, Team Captain and the Faculty Advisor. Any number of teams can register from one College and in case of multiple registrations from a single College, the Team Name, Team Logo and Team Captain must be different but the Faculty Advisor can be same. There should be minimum of 8 and maximum of 20 members in a team under any circumstances. Eligibility criteria - Eligibility is limited to diploma, undergraduate and graduate students to ensure that this event is an engineering competition rather than a race. Our sole motive still remains the honing up of engineers to be and encouraging sound engineering practices. Individual members of a team participating in this competition must satisfy the following requirements. Team members must be enrolled as diploma/degree seeking in an engineering college or university. All those team members who have registered while still being enrolled in above mentioned course are eligible to participate in the competition. Team members who have graduated during the last eight (8) month period prior to the start of competition (31st May) are eligible to participate. 3.2 Team member List Guidelines When uploading team members list during registration,it is mandatory that excel file be renamed in the following format- Team Name Team Member List.xls 3.3 3.3.1 Registration and Requirements Team Registration Online registration will be open 24x7 on our website www.ezenithmotorsports.com from 9th-April-2016. Once the team has been registered online, the payment must be done within 7 working days from the date of registration [In case of payment failure within the due dates, online registration will be canceled. 3.3.2 Registration Agreement By registering in EKC the Team Captain/Team Member/Faculty Advisor/College Management must agree with the rules and regulations. They understand that all the information provided in the registration documents and online registration forms are correct to the best of their knowledge. Also, they accept that team would undertake all the activities without the help 5 of a professional directly or indirectly. Also, the Faculty Advisor should not directly involve in the process of the making the vehicle. In case of violation of rules and regulations specified in this Rulebook, the team is liable for disciplinary actions as per the decision of the Management. 3.3.3 Registration Fees Registration Fees is Rs. 17,400/- inclusive of services tax. Registration fees Once paid would not be refunded under any Scenario/Circumstances. Details of Account Bank Name Account Number Account Name Account Type Branch IFSC Code 3.3.4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Oriental Bank of Commerce 11201131000471 Ezenith Education Current Account Sec-12/14, Vashi, Navi Mumbai ORBC0101120 Mode of Payment The registration fees can be paid by the following mode RTGS/NEFT from your bank to our bank account number (provided on the website) Cash Deposit into our Bank Account from any OBC Branch Net Banking Paying on our website DD In favour of Ezenith Education Address to send Demand Draft : S-149, Second Floor, Haware Fantasia Business Park, Opp Vashi Railway Station, Sector-30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra-400703. Contact: +9122 60606262, +91 9619727582, +91 8879803647. 3.4 3.4.1 Drivers Requirements Age Every Team is supposed to have two drivers and both the drivers of the team must be at least 18 years of age. 3.4.2 Drivers License Each driver must have a valid Drivers License (Four Wheeler) issued by the Government of India (Learners License not allowed). Both drivers must provide a license copy when insisted by Technical Committee. 3.4.3 Drivers Safety Gear The following are the minimum requirements and restrictions that will be enforced through technical inspection and at any stage of competition. All the safety equipment must be present during the TI for verification. No driver would be allowed to drive the vehicle without the complete drivers safety gear in any of the dynamic event. It is recommend that the teams use SFI/FIA/Snell rated equipment so that driver safety is not compromised in the event of accidents. The complete drivers gear will consist of the following items: 6 3.4.3.1 Drivers Suit The driver must wear a fire resistant suite or jacket for avoiding injuries in case of accidents. Students are recommended to use SFI-rated one piece suit for driver safety, made from a minimum of 1-layer that covers the body from the neck down to the ankles and the wrists 3.4.3.2 Drivers Underclothing It is strongly recommended that all drivers wear fire resistant underclothing (long pants and long sleeve t-shirt) under their driving suit/jacket. This fire resistant underclothing should be made from an acceptable fire resistant material and should cover the drivers body completely from neck to ankles and also the wrists. Note: If you do not wear fire resistant underclothing, it is strongly recommended that you wear cotton underclothing (t-shirt and long underpants) under your approved driving suit. 3.4.3.3 Helmet and Balaclava A well-fitting closed face helmet that meets ISI/ISO certification. Higher grade helmets can be used. The organizer reserves the right to impound all non-approved helmets until the end of the competition. 3.4.3.4 Gloves Driver must use fit and comfortable hand gloves for protection. Teams can use high quality bike gloves. 3.4.3.5 Shoes Driver should use proper driving shoes. Flat soul shoes can also be used if the team fails to arrange the shoes as mentioned above. 3.4.3.6 Socks Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire resistant material or cotton socks that covers the exposed skin between the drivers suit and the boots/shoes. 3.5 3.5.1 Vehicle Requirements Chassis Requirements The vehicle must necessarily have four (4) wheels not in a straight line. The vehicle must be capable of carrying one person of height 190cm (75in) weighing 113Kg (250lbs). The mountings and designing of chassis should be such that there should be minimum 2 inches (gap) clearances between the driver and any component of the vehicle in static and dynamic condition hands, torso, thigh etc. Body parts making contact with the parts at normal seating position are excluded from the rule. Roll over protection in the chassis is compulsory so as to save the driver and kart from severe damage in a mishap. For this purpose Roll Hoop can be used in the structure and its top should extend a minimum 5cm/2in vertically from the top of the drivers helmet. Only Welded Chassis is permitted Bolted chassis are strictly prohibited. 7 3.5.2 Chassis Material The tubes used in fabrication of the chassis must be seamless only. The rectangular/square pipe used in the chassis or the other frames/supports may be seam/seamless. The minimum wall thickness shall be 1mm for Steel and 3mm for Aluminium. Material Test Certificate (TC) is essentially required to be produced during the technical inspection. Material can be certified from any of the material testing laboratories for its chemical and mechanical properties, the same report should be presented at the time of inspection and throughout the event. Material Specification: Material used should not be mild steel. Material having weight density less than or equal to that of Stainless steel can be used. Material Alloys are accepted. Use of light weight material is promoted. Note that the minimum Factor of Safety in all types of Impact Testing Simulation Results should be 1.5. 3.5.3 Wheelbase and Wheel Track The wheelbase of the vehicle must be at least 40 inches and the smaller wheel track (front or rear) must be no less than 70% of the wheelbase of the vehicle. Difference between the front track width and rear track width must not be more than 20% 3.5.4 Ground Clearance With the driver aboard there must be a minimum of 25.4 mm (1 in) of static ground clearance measured from the lowest point (except tyres) of the vehicle, under the complete vehicle. No compensation like chain sprocket, brake disc in ground clearance would be entertained. 3.5.5 Hitch Points There must be two hitch points, one each in the front and rear for the purpose of towing the vehicle. 3.5.6 Bumper (Front and Rear) Bumpers must be installed in the front and rear of the vehicle such that they cover the tyres and protect them from any collision which may occur on the track. Proper impact absorption mechanism have to be used. 3.5.7 Suspension Using Suspension is not recommended. Teams must be able to justify the use of suspension system 3.5.8 Steering System The steering system must be able to control (simultaneously) at least two (2) wheels. The steering system must have positive steering stops that prevent the steering linkages from locking up either in RH or LH turning (the inversion of a four-bar linkage at one of the pivots). The stops may be placed on the uprights or on the rack and must prevent the tires from contacting body, or frame members during the track events. Allowable total steering system free play (inclusive of play in all the steering linkages) is limited to 7 degrees, measured at the steering wheel. The steering wheel must be mechanically connected to the front wheels, i.e. steer- bywire or electronic steering is strictly prohibited. The shape of steering wheel can be of any type: continuous, H-shaped, C shaped etc. Do note that the shape and size should be such that its rotation is unhindered by any part of drivers body. 8 3.5.9 Braking System The brake system installed must be capable of stopping the vehicle in a straight line without losing control during the brake test. The vehicle must have hydraulic braking system that stops at least 2 wheels/Axle simultaneously. The pedal must directly actuate the master cylinder through a rigid link (i.e., cables are not allowed). All brake lines must be securely mounted and not fall below any portion of the vehicle. Electronic braking systems are strictly prohibited. In case of any wheel mounted disc brake mechanism bleeding ports for disc caliper should be upside to that of piston mechanism of caliper. There should be no leakage from any part of the braking system. 3.5.10 Visibility Requirement The powertrain compartment must be completely visible to examiners. However, chain drive or belt drive must have proper shields. 3.5.11 Driver Seat The seat mounting must be rigid enough to withstand the various forces that the vehicle will undergo while the go-kart is being driven on the track. The driver seat should be at least 2 inches away from the firewall. The Drivers seat must be designed in such a way that it prevents lateral motion of the driver when multidirectional forces act on him when cornering or braking. The seat must not protrude below the lowest plane of the chassis frame, under any condition what-so- ever. An example of the allowed seat is given below. 3.5.12 Bodywork The bodywork must be designed such that the vehicle number, team logo and Event logos may be displayed clearly.It is mandatory to reserve 35% of total bodywork for event related stickers. If the front body work is provided, the driver egress should be less than 5 seconds. No sharp edges should be present anywhere on the vehicle. Sharp edges will carry point deductions.Teams are advised to use grommete strips used in automobiles to cover up sharp edges. 3.5.13 Weight There is no restriction on the weight of the vehicle. But do note that motor power is limited and weight plays an important role in vehicle performance. Use of composite materials in bodywork is promoted to aid weight reduction. 9 3.5.14 Kill Switch The electrical system must include at least two kill switches capable of cutting all electrical circuits including the power coming from battery to the motors. The kill switches must NOT deactivate the brakelight. Kill Switches Locations1 Cockpit Switch The cockpit switch must be located in the front of the cockpit within easy reach of the driver. The switch may not be mounted on a removable steering wheel assembly. 2 External Switch The external switch must be mounted on the drivers right side of the vehicle the switch must be within easy reach of track workers, the switch must be mounted rigidly, with no sharp edges nearby. 10 3.5.15 Bolts All bolts used in the system must be no less than SAE Grade 5, Metric grade M8.8 or AN/MS specification. All fasteners used should have min 2 threads showing past the nut. 11 3.5.16 Lock Nuts Lock nuts (Nyloc nuts) are mandatory to be used everywhere in the vehicle. Failure to fulfil this, no team will get T.I. OK for the vehicle. Lock washers or thread sealants do not meet this requirement. 3.5.17 Wheels and Tyres Use of standard go-karting tyres is recommended. Rim size to be used should not exceed 10inch. Rim size = O.D of Rim = I.D of tyres. 3.5.18 Fire Extinguisher Each team must have at least two (2) nos. of 1 kg fire extinguishers meant for electrical fires. One present at the pit at all times and one with a team representative accompanying the kart throughout the event. Fire extinguisher should be in proper working condition. It should be accompanied with a sticker or a bill clearly mentioning its expiry date. 3.5.19 Path for Wires and Pipes no pipelines/wire connections must go under the chassis. It is strictly prohibited. Doing so may lead to disqualification of the team. 3.5.20 Firewall Firewall is a boundary which protects the driver in the event of fire hazard. So,the firewall must be made up of a heat resistant material,Example: GI/Aluminum Sheet. There should be min 2 inches clearance between the Firewall & the Powertrain system. 3.5.21 Unstable Vehicle Any vehicle exhibiting handling issues or other vehicle dynamics that are deemed unstable by the technical inspectors will not be permitted to participate in the dynamic events. The decision of the Head of the Technical Committee of EKC in this regard will be final and binding to all. This is in the interest of safety of all teams 12 3.5.22 Seat Belt Use of seatbelt to properly secure the driver is mandatory. All the seatbelt should be fixed to mountings attached to chassis. Rollover protection members can be used for mountings. Minimum 3-point harness seat belts should be used.Use of Self-manufactured seat belts is prohibited. 3.5.23 Push Bar Off track vehicles must be pushed at a normal walking pace by means of a ”Push Bar, (removable device that attached to the rear) and with a driver in the kart and with another team member walking beside the car. 3.5.24 Brake Lights The vehicle must be installed with a brake light red in color which is clearly visible from the rear. If an LED brake light is used, it must be clearly visible in very bright sunlight. This light must be mounted between the wheel centreline. All the electrical connections done must be well insulated. 3.5.25 Battery The battery voltage should not exceed 48V and a minimum current of 20Ah should be able to be drawn from it. Smaller batteries in series can be used provided equivalent voltage does not exceed 48V. Stepping up voltage to match motor requirements is permitted. Additionally, a separate 5V batteries can be used to power auxiliary car electricals like lighting etc. 3.5.26 Cost The go-kart cost should not exceed Rs.80,000. This excludes the cost of batteries and safety equipment. 3.5.27 Final Vehicle Design The design report must contain a valid and complete design of the vehicle including all subsystems. 3.5.28 Rear View Mirror Rear view mirrors on both sides are mandatory. 3.6 Vehicle Identification Each team will be given a vehicle number, and the vehicle will be known by this number in the whole event. Teams are required to have a team name with an impressive team logo along with the college logo which is to be placed on the vehicles body. Teams are advised not to place any logos on the top front bodywork of the vehicle because the vehicle number and EKC logos (including event sponsors) will be placed in that space. 13 3.7 Vehicle Power train Motor Teams are free to use any of the BLDC/AC motor with a maximum Output of 3.5 kW. Use of Hub motors is allowed except but the total power output shall not be exceed 3.5kW . Specifications: Motor Voltage: 48V. Power O/P: Maximum 3.5 kW. Max RPM: 5,000 rpm. Maximum Current Usage: 45Ah Minimum Battery Current O/P: 20Ah. Battery Limit: 48V (12V x 4). Controller: Max 48V and required Amperage. Charger Voltage: 220V/50Hz AC Charger Capacity: 48V/ (As required) Ah. Transmissions Types : Geared/Ungeared/Belt drives. Motor Alterations - Teams will not be allowed to do any alterations to the motor. Team caught doing alterations will be barred from taking further part in the competition. Note- Positive locks and recoil spring must be provided with the throttle pedal. Power Train Guards All rotating parts such as belts, chains, and sprockets that rotate at the rate of the drive axle(s) or faster, must be shielded to prevent injury to the driver or bystanders if the component fly apart due to centrifugal force. These guards/shields must extend around the periphery of the belt or chain and must be wider than the rotating part they are protecting. They must be mounted with sound engineering practice, in order to resist vibration. Rotating parts must also be guarded all around, in addition to the guard around the periphery. All around guarding (finger guards) must prevent small, searching fingers from getting caught in any rotating part. Non rigid, fabric coverings such as Frogskin, Ceconite, and neoprene are unacceptable for use as finger guards. A complete cover around the motor and drive-train is an acceptable shield. Motor Controller- The motor speed controller should be in accordance to the motor specification. It is always beneficial to use a higher grade controller to avoid cut-offs. Fuse/Circuit Breaker- The fuse or circuit breaker must be installed somewhere in between the power line, from the battery to the motor, to shut down the motor in event of a fault in traction circuit. DC to DC Converter- The teams are free to use any DC/DC or alternator based converter based on their preference. Gauges-The kart should be equipped with a dash fuel gauge for the driver to monitor the health and condition of battery. Battery Charger- The kart should be equipped with a single phase charger embedded in the kart. The Charger should preferably use less than 10A current socket. (Multiple chargers can be accommodated.) 14 Chapter 4 Design Virtuals In the Design Evaluation, all the teams are required to showcase their research and development via a Presentation and a Preliminary design report which is to be sent to Ezenith Head office via email(Files can be shared via Google Drive).Sample Presentations and Reports for reference will be shared with the teams via Email. Teams have the freedom to choose their own slot for sending the files for Design Evaluation. The slots can be viewed from the Updated Schedule for Design Virtuals available in the Downloads section on the website. All the files should be in PDF format. Documents to be prepared: • Preliminary Design Report (IEEE Format). • Design Presentation It is recommended that the design presentation cover all the SubSystems, Design methodology, Design Validation Plan, DFMEA, Innovation, Safety and Ergonomics. The naming format for the files should be Team Name Registration and ID File Name. There will be limited timeline for submissions so take precautions to avoid delay. Failure to send Design Evaluatin files will be considered as incomplete submission and may lead to dismissal from the competition. 4.1 Vehicle Design Report The design report must contain all the necessary details related to the vehicle like FEA analysis, calculations, etc. This report must not exceed 15 pages and it is recommended to provide at least three different views of vehicle drawing with proper dimensions. Different views of completely assembled design of the vehicle must be presented in this Vehicle Design report. 4.2 Results The results will be published on Ezenith Motorsports & Ezenith Education Website and Ezenith Education Facebook pages. Detailed report card would be provided to the each and every team. The designs would be evaluated on first come first serve basis hence teams are advised to send their files as soon as the Design Evaluation slot arrives. 15 Chapter 5 Pre- Final Phase. This phase will involve teams submitting documentation and videos relating to Business Logic Case, College Level TI, Final Design Report and Innovation. The College Level TI and Final Design Report files will be evaluated for the team’s preparedness to appear for the Final Phase. The vehicle should be ready in all aspects for the teams to gain qualification to Final Phase. Teams are requested to stick to deadlines since teams will be provided time to rectify the faults to make a final bid to reach the finals.Documents to be prepared and shared via Google Drive: • Business Logic Case- Video,Presentation and Template • College TI- TI Sheet, Inspection Video • Final Design Report (IEEE Format). • Innovation Report Note: It is advised to reduce the size of the Videos such that the quality is sufficiently clear and the size is less when sharing. Videos can be shared in 480p resolution. 5.1 Business Logic Case (BLC) Teams that have successfully cleared the Design Evaluation would have to give a mandatory Business Logic Case Presentation. Business logic is similar to a Marketing Presentation. Teams would be awarded marks depending upon their submission to the BLC presentation. Detailed information regarding BLC can be found in the Downloads section on our website. Format: 2 Members of the team should present the BLC ppt. Teams are supposed to record their presentation and share the same with us. A BLC Template is also required to be filled and sent by the team. The Best Business Proposal award is dependent on this section of the event. 5.2 College level Technical Inspection and Final Design Report Submission Teams would be inspected by their own Faculty Advisor to make sure they are ready for the competition. The Faculty Advisor is expected to inspect the kart based on the original 16 technical inspection parameters that are mentioned in the TI sheet. The faculty has to realize the feasibility of the project being completed within the given deadline. The college level Technical inspection must be recorded and shared with the Final Design Report via email to Ezenith Headoffice. The College TI sheet will be uploaded on the website which should be filled up during the TI and sent along with the above courier. The Faculty Advisor has to consider that the rulebook is properly followed. All paper work should be checked thoroughly by the Advisor. In case of False Paper work caught by Ezenith Motorsport officials, the Faculty Advisor is solely responsible for further actions to be taken on. Main points to be covered in the video: a. View of the vehicle from all angles giving sufficient time to view each subsystem, b. Running vehicle video of 15 seconds. c. Attempting the Brake test as described in the dynamic events. Note: After fault rectifications, teams will share a video containing all the listed changes as suggested by Ezenith Motorsports officials. The video can be sent by Google drive. Teams should also fill and send a checklist of changes sent by the Officials. The email subject line should read: Revaluation: TeamName RegistrationID. 5.3 Innovation Submission The team should make a report explaining their innovation. This innovation report must be shared with the above package. The Innovation can be relating to any topic which the team finds unique. However, The teams will have to showcase a working model during Design Analysis in the Final Phase. Note: The naming format for all the above files should be TeamName RegistrationID FileName. 17 Chapter 6 Final Phase 6.1 6.1.1 Static Event Design Analysis Good engineering practice will reflect a great manufacturing level. The vehicle will be examined by the judges at the time of Dynamic Event, so the participating teams are advised to manufacture the vehicle with pre-planned strategies so that the vehicle would be able to compete in several tasks and tests. In the static test event while examining the vehicle, judges may throw questions on any of the team members. The team members are advised to be prepared with the vehicle. Every team is required to present a hard copy of the vehicle documents during this event. The innovation done in the vehicle in Virtual Round will be discussed with the team and its working will be examined by the technical inspectors in the respective paddock of the teams. Team needs to present innovation report at the time of explaining the innovation. The innovation should be working and not just the concept. • Working Innovation • Need of the Innovation • Effectiveness of the Innovation • Supporting Paper work • Scope of Future Use After successfully completing this event, teams will receive a DA OK sticker. Teams are advised to keep sufficient space on front bodywork for three such stickers. 6.1.2 Cost Report Presentation The cost report will be verified for the actual cost of the components and systems used in the fabricated kart. The cost of the components/systems mentioned in the cost report must not vary with that of used in the vehicle. The cost report template shall be shared with the team via email. Teams will have to justify the cost report. 6.1.3 Technical Inspection Before the dynamic event there will be TI (technical inspection) which does not carry any points but is necessary for participating in dynamic event. TI will be based on rulebook parameter and safety checks of the vehicle. The team will be allowed only 2 chances for the TI test 18 failing which the team will be considered disqualified for the dynamic events. After qualifying TI, teams will get ’TI OK’ sticker without which teams will not be allowed to participate in Dynamic Events. The vehicle will be compared with the TI sheet and Final Design submitted during the Pre-Final Phase. Deviating up to 10% is acceptable but on further deviations teams will be penalized accordingly. 6.2 6.2.1 Dynamic Test Brake Test Its mandatory for a vehicle to pass the brake test to participate in any of the dynamic events. The teams will be given BT OK sticker after successful qualification. The teams will need all 3 stickers to participate in further dynamic rounds. The vehicle should run at minimum 30km/hr on a straight track. Two consecutive lines would be made at distance 20m. The vehicle after crossing the second line will be allowed to apply brakes. The vehicle should stop before the third line which will be at distance of 10m from the second line. Also the vehicle should stop in a straight line without losing control. Note: Brake Test wont carry any points, but its mandatory for a vehicle to pass the test to go for any of the dynamic event. 6.2.2 Acceleration Test Objective-Acceleration determines the time it takes the vehicle to accelerate along 30m flat course with two lines marking the start and end of it. Procedure- Each team may make two (2) attempts but with or without different drivers. Scoring will be based on the better of the two attempts. Timing will start as soon as the front wheels cross the first line. Minimum and maximum time would be marked as a standard and all other vehicles will be given marks accordingly. Scoring: The score for the acceleration event is spread between zero (0) and seventy-five (75) based upon the elapsed time. The following equation is used to determine the scores for the event: ACCELERAT ION SCORE = (90x(Tmax /Tyour ) − 1) + 10 ((Tmax /Tmin ) − 1) (6.1) Where: Tyour is the best corrected elapsed time for the team including penalties. Tmin is the elapsed time of the fastest car. Tmax is the elapsed time of the slowest car. In the above equation, the first term on the right hand side is performance points, while the second term represents completion points, or the minimum score for having successfully completed the event. DNF = zero (0) points 6.2.3 Skip Pad Test Objective- The objective of the skid-pad event is to measure the Kart cornering ability on a flat surface while making a constant-radius turn. Skid Pad Layout- There will be two (2) pairs of concentric circles in a figure of eight pattern. The centres of these circles will be 7.5m apart. The inner circles will be 4 m in diameter, and the outer circles will be 9 m in diameter. The driving path will be the 2.5 m path between the 19 inner and outer circles. The vehicles will enter and exit through gates on a 2m wide path that is tangential to the circles where they meet. The line between the centres of the circles defines the start/stop line. A lap is defined as travelling around one (1) of the circles from the start/stop line and returning to the start/stop line. Procedure- The vehicles will enter perpendicular to the figure eight and will have to take two full lap of the figure of eight track. NOTE: Each team may make two (2) attempts may or may not with different drivers. Scoring will be based on the better of the two attempts. Timing may be done using either electronic systems or stop watches. Penalties: a.) Cones Down Or Out- A penalty of 2 seconds will be added to the time for every cone that is knocked down or out (including gate cones). b.) DNF- Vehicles that spin-out can continue as long as they have not gone off course or else will be classified as DNF. c.) Incorrect Laps- Vehicles that do not follow procedure, i.e. run an incorrect number of laps or run the Laps in the wrong sequence will be classified as DNF. The following equation is used to determine the scores for the skid-pad event: SkidP adScore = 120x(Tmax /Tyour )2 +5 (Tmax /Tmin )2 (6.2) Where: Tyour is the average of the left and the right timed laps on your best run including penalties. Tmin is the elapsed time of the fastest car. Tmax is the elapsed time of slowest car The first term on the right-hand side of the equation represent performance points, while the second term represents completion points, or the minimum score for having successfully completed the event.Negative performance points will not be given. However, 5 points will be given 20 for a car that completes a run. 6.2.4 Autocross Objective- The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the vehicle’s maneuverability and handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing vehicles. The autocross course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking, and cornering into one event. Procedure- The vehicle will be staged such that the front wheels are 3 m (19.7 feet) behind the starting line. The timer starts only after the vehicle crosses the start line. There will be no particular order of the vehicles to run each heat. The organizer will determine the allowable windows for each heat and retains the right to adjust for weather or technical delays. NOTE: Each team may make two (2) attempts but with or without different drivers. Scoring will be based on the better of the two attempts. Timing may be done using either electronic systems or stop watches. Autocross Scoring Formula: The following equation is used to determine the autocross score: AU T OCROSSSCORE = (140x(Tmax /Tyour ) − 1) + 10 ((Tmax /Tmin ) − 1) (6.3) Where: Tmin is the lowest corrected elapsed time recorded for any competitor in either heat Tmax is the highest corrected elapsed time recorded for any competitor in any heat. Tyour is the best corrected elapsed time in either heat for the team being scored. In the equation above, the first term on the right hand side represents performance points, while the second term, or completion points represents the minimum score for having successfully completed the event. Negative performance points will not be given. However, 10 points will be given for a car that completes a run. Penalties• Cones Down Or Out- Two (2) seconds per cone. This includes cones before the start line and after the finish line. • Off Course- For an OC, the driver must re-enter the track at or prior to the missed gate or a twenty (20) second penalty will be assessed. • Vehicle to Vehicle contact: DISQUALIFIED • Missed Slalom- Missing one or more gates of a given slalom will incur a twenty (20) second penalty. Penalties for Moving Violations• Failure to obey a flag: 1 minute • Over Driving (After a closed black flag): 1 Minute • Out of Order- Running out of order two (2) minute penalty 21 6.2.5 Endurance Endurance - The following are general guidelines for conducting the endurance event. The organizers reserve the right to establish procedures specific to the conduct of the event at the site. No recharging will be allowed during an endurance. Procedure- The final event will be run as a single round. Teams are not allowed to work on their vehicles during the heat. A driver change can be made during a two (2) minute period at the midpoint of the heat.Teams are expected to charge their batteries up to at least 75% before coming for this event. Race- The karts will line-up in the starting grid as per timings notched up in Autocross event. The car with lowest recorded time will be first on the grid and so on in ascending order of times recorded. The cars will have to lap a fixed circuit for duration of 45 minutes. The teams recording the maximum number of laps will be adjudged winner of the endurance event. Race stewards will be on the lookout for Vehicles not abiding by the rules and their decisions in this regard will be final. For mechanical failures, 20minutes will be given to teams to rectify faults during the race. The car will have to be towed off the side of the race track. If teams are unable to rectify the error within the stipulated time, they will be barred from taking further part in the race. Penalties1. Reckless Driving will be strictly penalized during this event. Any reckless or aggressive driving behavior (such as forcing another car off the track, refusal to allow passing, or close driving that would cause the likelihood of car contact) will result in a black flag for that driver. When a driver receives a black flag signal, he must proceed to the penalty box to listen to a reprimand for his driving behavior. Teams may be handed 100 point penalty or disqualification for any illegal moves made their driver 2. Drivers will have to maintain a minimum 3feet distance (in any direction) from their competitors vehicles at any point of time. In the event of vehicles getting too close, the defaulting team will be handed 3-lap penalty. 3. Penalties for Moving Violations• Failure to obey a flag: 1 minute • Over Driving (After a closed black flag): 1 Minute • Out of Order- Running out of order two (2) minute penalty. 4. Mechanical Problem - No additional penalty other than the time lost to ensure that the car is safe to continue. 5. Inexperienced Driver- The Race officials may disqualify a driver if the driver is too slow, too aggressive, or driving in a manner that, in the sole opinion of the event, officials, demonstrates an inability to properly control their car resulting in a DNF. 22 Endurance Scoring Formula: The following equation is used to determine the endurance score: EnduranceScoring = 250x(1 − (Smin /Syour )) + 50 (1 − (Smin /Smax )) (6.4) Where: Smin is the minimum recorded laps by a team Smax is the maximum number of laps recorded by a team. Syour is the laps recorded by your team In the equation above, the first term on the right hand side represents performance points, while the second term, or completion points represents the minimum score for having successfully completed the event. Negative performance points will not be given. However, 50 points will be given for a car that completes a run. Endurance Minimum Speed Requirement- The car should maintain a minimum speed of 25 Km/hr. 23 Chapter 7 Scoring and Awards 7.1 Scoring 7.1.1 Design Evaluation Sr.No 1. 2. 3. 4. Segment Design Presentation and Video Design Report Q&A Innovation Weightage Very Important Important Very Important Important Virtual Round Carries no points. Qualifying the Virtual Round is a necessary for further participation. 7.1.2 Final Phase The Karts are judged in a series of static and dynamic events including: technical inspection, cost presentation, and engineering design, solo performance trials, and high performance track endurance. The dynamic events are scored to determine how well a Kart performs. Each dynamic event has specified minimum acceptable performance levels that are reflected in the scoring equations. The following points are possible: Static Events Design Evaluation Business Logic Case Cost Presentation Marks 150 100 75 Dynamic Events Skid Pad Autocross Acceleration Endurance Total 125 150 100 300 1000 Note: The teams can proceed to dynamic events only when all 3 stickers, i.e., DA OK, TI OK and BT OK have been given. 24 7.1.3 Awards Category Winner Runner up 2nd Runner Up Endurance Award Eco-Cities Award Best Design CAE Award Lightest Vehicle Best Innovation Best Acceleration Best Autocross Best Skid-Pad Best Marketing Proposal Best Driver Surprise Category Safest Kart Best Aesthetics and Build Quality Total 25 Prize Money (INR) 80,000 55,000 30,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 7,500 7,500 3,00,000 Chapter 8 Judgement Terms 8.1 General Criteria • Black Flag - Pull into penalty box for discussion with event officials concerning an incident. A time penalty may be assessed for such incident. • Black Flag with Orange Dot - Pull into the penalty box for a mechanical inspection of your car, something has been observed that needs closer inspection. • Checkered Flag - Your session has been completed. Exit the course at the first opportunity. • Green Flag - Your session has started; enter the course under direction of the starter. • Red Flag - Come to an immediate safe controlled stop on the course. Pull to the side of the course as much as possible to keep the course open. Follow corner worker directions. • Yellow Flag (Waved) - Danger, Slow down, and evasive action is most likely required. Be Prepared to stop, something has happened beyond the flag station, No Passing unless directed by the corner workers. • White Flag - There is a slow moving vehicle on the course that is much slower than you are. Be prepared to approach it at a cautious rate. 8.2 Tie Breaker The Tie breaker is done in the case of equal scores of two or more teams. This would only be done if the Round extremists are having same Score. The parameters for Tie-Breaker will be decided during the ongoing event. If already time is considered as the parameter and still there is a Tie then the Award/Prize Money would be shared equality amongst the teams facing Tie. 26 Chapter 9 Rules- Conducting the event 9.1 Behaviour Unsportsmanlike Conduct- In the event of unsportsmanlike conduct, the team will receive a warning from an official. A second violation will result in expulsion of the team from the competition. Failure of a team member to follow an instruction or command directed specifically to that team or team member will result in a twenty five (25) point penalty. Arguments with Officials- Argument with, or disobedience to, any official may result in 100 point penalty or the team being eliminated from the competition. All members of the team would be immediately escorted from the grounds. Smoking and Illegal Material- Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal material are prohibited on the event site during the competition. This rule will be in effect during the entire competition. Any violation of this rule by a team member will cause the expulsion of the entire team. This applies to both team members and faculty advisors. Any use of drugs, or the use of alcohol by an underage individual, will be reported to the local authorities for prosecution. 9.2 Vehicle Related Vehicle Movement- Vehicles may not move under their own power anywhere but on the practice or competition tracks. Off track vehicles must be pushed at a normal walking pace by means of Push Bar/members pushing the vehicle, with all four (4) wheels on the ground, a team member sitting in the cockpit to steer and brake and with another team member walking beside the car. During performance events when the excitement is high, it is particularly important that the car be moved at a slow pace in the pits. Violation of this rule will result directly into the 25 points penalty. List of Prefabricated Parts- All the teams have permission to buy the readymade/fabricated parts but use of these parts in excess may lead to the disqualification of the vehicle or penalty of 200 points. List of the prefabricated parts- Brake drum, disc, caliper, brake master cylinder, Steering gear box, Steering column, Steering wheel, Wheel rims, tyres, seat, electronic cockpit equipment, bearings and fasteners 27 9.3 Penalties Violation of rules - 100 points/ disqualification. Misbehaviour/arguments with officials or volunteers-100 points/disqualification. Tampering with TI sticker or making restricted changes in vehicle after TI 100 points/disqualification. Entry without permission on tracks - 100 points/ disqualification. Intentional damage of track/tent/other resources will result to the penalty of Rs 5000/- on the team also prize and certificates will not be awarded to the particular team/team member. 28 Chapter 10 EKC Schedule Sr. No 1 2 3 4 5 * 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 * 14 15 16 Event Design Evaluation Courier Submission Evaluation Period Q&A Sheet Submission Results Fab Phase Pre-Final Phase Submission of Innovation, College TI, BLC and FDR Report Submission for ECO-Cities Award Pre-Final Phase Evaluation Period Preliminary Qualification List Fault Rectification Period Revaluation Period Final Qualification List for Final Phase Preparatory Period for Final Event Final Phase Statics Dynamics Awards Ceremony & After Party Dates 5th - 17th July 14th - 23rd July 19th - 25th July 31st July 1st August - 20th November * 27th November - 12th December 10th December 12th - 27th December 28th December 29th December- 10th January 11th - 17th January 19th January 19th January - 2nd February * 3th - 4th February 4th - 5th February 5th February Note:This is only a tentative schedule. Ezenith Motorsports Officials may postpone or prepone the dates as per the prevailing condition. Teams will be notified well in advance of such changes. 29
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