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SEMINAR ON

SELF INFLATING TYRES (SIT)

Department of Mechanical Engineering


College of Technology, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar

Presented to- Presented by-


Dr. Sushil Bhandari Manjul Rautela
I.D. No.- 50733
INTRODUCTION

 The self inflating tires are designed to inflate or deflate tires


automatically.

 Tires need more air while driving on hard surfaces at high


speeds and less air for driving on soft surfaces such as soil
or sand .Using this system the driver of the vehicle can
select an appropriate tire pressure from inside the vehicle.
Tire-inflation system’s job

 Detect when the air pressure in a particular tire has


dropped.
 Notify the driver of the problem.
 Inflate that tire back to the proper level.
COMMOM ELEMENTS USED
 WHEEL VALVE-They use valve to isolate individual tires to prevent airflow.
 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT-They have a method for sensing the tire pressures.
 They have an air source.
 There's a way to get the air from the air source to the tires..
 There's a pressure relief vent to vent air from the tire.
Central Tire Inflation System’s (CTIS)
Primary functions
 A wheel valve is present which isolate the tire from the system
when it's not in use.
 An electronic control unit (ECU), the brain of the system is
mounted behind the passenger seat.
 An operator control panel let customize tire pressure model.
 CTIS includes a speed sensor which provides information about
current speed & in turn CTIS maintain the optimum tire
pressure.
 CTIS gives priority to the brakes since the brakes & the tire
share air from the same compressor.
CTIS ; an inside look
Tire Inflation System Basics

Tire inflation system have three basic goals-

 Detect when the air pressure in a particular tire has dropped.


This means it continuously monitors the air pressure in each
tire.

 Notify the driver of the problem.

 Inflate that tire back to the proper level.


Tire Maintenance System (TMS)
 TMS is a smart system for tractor trailers that monitors tire
pressure and inflates tires as necessary to keep pressure at
the right level.

 The system has three main components:


1. Tire hose assembly
2. Rotary Joint
3. Manifold.
 Tire Hose Assembly

 Rotary Joint and Manifold


 Advantages:
1. It improves a tire’s lifespan.
2. Correct tire pressure leads to lower rolling resistance.
3. Fuel efficiency improves significantly.

 Disadvantages:
1. Too many components.
2. More costly than the conventional tires.
3. Heavier than general vehicles.
4. Requires more maintenance.
Applications

1. Hummers uses self inflating tire system.

2. Most trucks uses this system.

3. Used in military system.

4. James Bond 007 uses it, period.

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