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E-axle vibration and NVH analysis

Analyse torsional vibration, transmission error and acoustic signals together in a compact electric drive.

Measurement task and objective

Investigate audible and perceptible vibration in electric axle drives and its influence on NVH and driving comfort.

Time-domain analysis – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Time-domain analysis

  • Dynamic angles of twist in gearbox components.
  • Shaft torsion.
  • Shock loads during load changes.
  • Drive stiffness.
Acoustic analysis – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Acoustic analysis

  • Identify noise sources.
  • Detect component resonances.
  • Use specialised software functions for gearbox testing.

Speed and transmission error analysis

The source measurement arrangement records speeds at the electric motor, gearbox output and intermediate shafts. These signals support evaluation of shaft torsional vibration, relative angle of twist and gear transmission error.

Transmission error is relevant to the investigation of gearbox whine and NVH behaviour. Achievable resolution and measurement uncertainty depend on the configuration and installation.

Accelerometers record structure-borne sound and microphones record airborne sound. The signals are analysed together in the order and frequency domains. The source also describes using HV measurement probes from partner KLARIC to measure current and voltage.

The compact e-axle as a complete system – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

The compact e-axle as a complete system

An electric axle drive combines the electric motor, gearbox and power electronics in a compact unit. The components must be considered together in terms of strength, weight, installation space and sound transmission.

Vibration can affect perceived driving comfort. Torsional vibration analysis helps investigate excitation mechanisms and the overall NVH behaviour of the electric drive.

Engineering support and evaluation – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Engineering support and evaluation

ROTEC ENGINEERING supports vibration analysis of engines, transmissions and drivetrains. The source includes timing-drive validation, valve train optimisation, clutch assessment, transmission error, gearbox and oil-system investigations, drivetrain measurements, current and voltage analysis and measurement installation.

Time-domain evaluation can be combined with acoustic analysis to address the specific development question.

Questions and answers

Why evaluate transmission error and NVH together?

Transmission error describes an important source of gearbox excitation. Comparing it with speed, structure-borne sound and airborne sound supports investigation of gearbox whine and other noise components.

Discuss your measurement task with ROTEC

ROTEC ENGINEERING supports measurement-system selection, installation, testing and evaluation to suit your application.

Contact ROTEC
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ROTEC · Measurement applications

E-axle vibration and NVH analysis

Analyse torsional vibration, transmission error and acoustic signals together in a compact electric drive.

Measurement task and objective

Investigate audible and perceptible vibration in electric axle drives and its influence on NVH and driving comfort.

Time-domain analysis

  • Dynamic angles of twist in gearbox components.
  • Shaft torsion.
  • Shock loads during load changes.
  • Drive stiffness.
Time-domain analysis – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Acoustic analysis

  • Identify noise sources.
  • Detect component resonances.
  • Use specialised software functions for gearbox testing.
Acoustic analysis – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Speed and transmission error analysis

The source measurement arrangement records speeds at the electric motor, gearbox output and intermediate shafts. These signals support evaluation of shaft torsional vibration, relative angle of twist and gear transmission error.

Transmission error is relevant to the investigation of gearbox whine and NVH behaviour. Achievable resolution and measurement uncertainty depend on the configuration and installation.

Accelerometers record structure-borne sound and microphones record airborne sound. The signals are analysed together in the order and frequency domains. The source also describes using HV measurement probes from partner KLARIC to measure current and voltage.

The compact e-axle as a complete system

An electric axle drive combines the electric motor, gearbox and power electronics in a compact unit. The components must be considered together in terms of strength, weight, installation space and sound transmission.

Vibration can affect perceived driving comfort. Torsional vibration analysis helps investigate excitation mechanisms and the overall NVH behaviour of the electric drive.

The compact e-axle as a complete system – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Engineering support and evaluation

ROTEC ENGINEERING supports vibration analysis of engines, transmissions and drivetrains. The source includes timing-drive validation, valve train optimisation, clutch assessment, transmission error, gearbox and oil-system investigations, drivetrain measurements, current and voltage analysis and measurement installation.

Time-domain evaluation can be combined with acoustic analysis to address the specific development question.

Questions and answers

Why evaluate transmission error and NVH together?

Transmission error describes an important source of gearbox excitation. Comparing it with speed, structure-borne sound and airborne sound supports investigation of gearbox whine and other noise components.

Discuss your measurement task with ROTEC

ROTEC ENGINEERING supports measurement-system selection, installation, testing and evaluation to suit your application.

Contact ROTEC

ROTEC · Measurement applications

E-axle vibration and NVH analysis

Analyse torsional vibration, transmission error and acoustic signals together in a compact electric drive.

Measurement task and objective

Investigate audible and perceptible vibration in electric axle drives and its influence on NVH and driving comfort.

Time-domain analysis – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Time-domain analysis

  • Dynamic angles of twist in gearbox components.
  • Shaft torsion.
  • Shock loads during load changes.
  • Drive stiffness.
Acoustic analysis – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Acoustic analysis

  • Identify noise sources.
  • Detect component resonances.
  • Use specialised software functions for gearbox testing.

Speed and transmission error analysis

The source measurement arrangement records speeds at the electric motor, gearbox output and intermediate shafts. These signals support evaluation of shaft torsional vibration, relative angle of twist and gear transmission error.

Transmission error is relevant to the investigation of gearbox whine and NVH behaviour. Achievable resolution and measurement uncertainty depend on the configuration and installation.

Accelerometers record structure-borne sound and microphones record airborne sound. The signals are analysed together in the order and frequency domains. The source also describes using HV measurement probes from partner KLARIC to measure current and voltage.

The compact e-axle as a complete system – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

The compact e-axle as a complete system

An electric axle drive combines the electric motor, gearbox and power electronics in a compact unit. The components must be considered together in terms of strength, weight, installation space and sound transmission.

Vibration can affect perceived driving comfort. Torsional vibration analysis helps investigate excitation mechanisms and the overall NVH behaviour of the electric drive.

Engineering support and evaluation – example measurement arrangement or analysis view

Engineering support and evaluation

ROTEC ENGINEERING supports vibration analysis of engines, transmissions and drivetrains. The source includes timing-drive validation, valve train optimisation, clutch assessment, transmission error, gearbox and oil-system investigations, drivetrain measurements, current and voltage analysis and measurement installation.

Time-domain evaluation can be combined with acoustic analysis to address the specific development question.

Questions and answers

Why evaluate transmission error and NVH together?

Transmission error describes an important source of gearbox excitation. Comparing it with speed, structure-borne sound and airborne sound supports investigation of gearbox whine and other noise components.

Discuss your measurement task with ROTEC

ROTEC ENGINEERING supports measurement-system selection, installation, testing and evaluation to suit your application.

Contact ROTEC
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Präzise Ergebnisse entstehen durch das Zusammenspiel von Sensorik, Signalaufbereitung, Datenerfassung, Analyse und technischem Systemverständnis.

Drehschwingungen

Torsionsdämpfer, Kupplungen, Riemen- und Kettentriebe bis zum kompletten Antriebsstrang. 

Ventildynamik

Ventiltriebe analysieren und optimieren – vom geschleppten Zylinderkopf bis zum befeuerten Motor. 

Übertragungsfehler

Zahnradpaare und Getriebe in Entwicklung, Prüfstand und End-of-Line präzise untersuchen.

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NVH, Komfort und Emissionen gezielt analysieren und optimieren.

Verbrennungsmotor

  • Steuertrieb, Nebenaggregate, Kupplung und Dämpfer, Getriebe sowie Ventildynamik werden gezielt analysiert, um das dynamische Verhalten des Verbrennungsmotors ganzheitlich zu verstehen. 

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Energieerzeugung

Übertragungsfehler, Drehschwingungen, Körperschall und Resonanzen gezielt erfassen und bewerten.

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  • Windkraftgetriebe und Turbinen werden unter realen Betriebsbedingungen analysiert, um dynamische Auffälligkeiten frühzeitig zu erkennen und technische Zusammenhänge zuverlässig zu bewerten.
Elektromotor

E-Fahrzeug

NVH, E-Antrieb und Akustik im Gesamtsystem bewerten.

E-Fahrzeug

  • Hybrid- und ICE-Fahrzeuge, E-Antriebsstränge und E-Achsantriebe werden gezielt untersucht, um Schwingungen, Geräusche und das dynamische Verhalten des Antriebssystems zu verstehen und zu optimieren. 
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Maschinenbau

Getriebeprüfung, Wälzgetriebe und Geräuschoptimierung präzise analysieren.

Maschinenbau

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Passende Sensorik und präzise Applikation schaffen die Voraussetzung für zuverlässige Messdaten und belastbare Analysen. 
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Eine präzise Signalaufbereitung reduziert Störeinflüsse und stellt sicher, dass relevante Informationen sauber und zuverlässig an die Datenerfassung weitergegeben werden.
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RAS Software

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Die RAS Software visualisiert und analysiert die erfassten Messdaten und macht relevante dynamische Zusammenhänge und Auffälligkeiten sichtbar. 
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