NITRO SHOCK ABSORBER

Submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the Degree of

Bachelor of Engineering
in
Mechanical Engineering
By
Name of Student: Ayush Raj Singh USN: 1BM19ME026
Under the guidance of Dr. Chidanand Mangrulkar
Assistant professor, Mechanical Dept

Department of Mechanical Engineering Accredited by NBA for six years (2023-2028, Tier1)
B.M.S College of Engineering Autonomous College under VTU, Bengaluru- 560019
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CONTENTS
• OVERVIEW
• INTRODUCTION
• NEED FOR NITRO SHOCK ABSORBERS
• LITERATURE SURVEY
• SHOCK ABSORBER ACTION
• WORKING OF NITRO SHOCK
• TYPES OF NITRO SHOCK ABSORBER
• ADVANTAGES OF NITRO SHOCK ABSORBERS
• DISCUSSIONS
• REFERENCES
 OVERVIEW

• For a smooth and comfortable ride the disturbing forces should be

eliminated or reduced considerably by using some devices. Here
we study nitro shock absorbers principle, working, and types.

• Nitro shock absorbers are high-quality, nitrogen-filled shocks

designed and gas charged specifically for each vehicle application

• The addition of nitrogen under pressure limits the foaming effect

and increases efficiency.
INTRODUCTION

• Shock absorbers are such devices that isolate the vibrations by absorbing
some disturbing energy themselves.

• Shock absorbers slow down and reduce the magnitude of vibratory motions
by turning the kinetic energy of suspension movement into heat energy that
can be dissipated through hydraulic fluid.

• Gas shocks represent an advance over traditional shocks. The addition of

nitrogen under pressure limits the foaming effect and increases efficiency.
 NEED FOR NITRO SHOCK
ABSORBER
• For a smooth and comfortable ride the disturbing forces should be eliminated or reduced
considerably by using some devices. Shock absorbers are such devices that isolate the
vibrations by absorbing some disturbing energy themselves .

• Oscillation of the spring causes the wheel to rebound, or bounce up and down .

• The rapid movement of the fluid between the chambers during the rebound and compression
strokes can cause the foaming of the fluid.

• Foaming is the mixing of free air and shock fluid. When foaming occurs, the shock develops a
lag because the piston is moving through an air pocket that offers up resistance.
 Contd.

• The foaming results in a decrease in the damping forces and a loss

of spring control.

• Pressure increases in front of the piston and drops behind it.

• All together results in foaming and loss of shock absorber control.

 LITERATURE SURVEY
TITLE CITATION
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A Pinjarla, Poorna. (2012). International
Journal of Research in Engineering
SHOCK ABSORBER and Technology. 01. 578-592.
10.15623/ijret.2012.0104009.
Nitro-Shock Absorber- Abhishek Dixit, Sachin Bhatia
, Nitin Srivastava
Potential and Challenges Research Scholar, Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
Pranveer Singh Institute of
Technology, Kanpur, India.
INFERENCE
Shock absorber action – the
conversion of the kinetic energy of
suspension movement into
thermal energy. In a vehicle, it
reduces the effect of traveling over
rough ground, leading to improved
ride quality, and an increase in
comfort due to substantially
reduced amplitude of
disturbances.
Nitro Shock Absorbers are high-
quality, nitrogen-filled shocks
designed and gas charged
specifically for each vehicle
application. The addition of
nitrogen under pressure limits the
foaming effect and increases
efficiency.
LITERATURE SURVEY ( Contd . . . )
TITLE
Monotube shocks Absorber
Different from Twin Tube
CITATION
Carley Larry (2008).
Monotube shocks-- don't absorb shoc
ks, but..
Brake and front end magazine,
archived on 2014-01-02, retrieved 1
January 2014
INFERENCE
In a monotube shock, there is no
outer fluid reservoir. All the fluid
remains in the piston chamber and
a floating piston separates the fluid
from a high pressure gas charge.
 SHOCK ABSORBER ACTION

• Primary purpose is to control spring and suspension movement which is

accomplished by converting the kinetic energy of suspension movement into
thermal energy, to be dissipated through the hydraulic fluid.
• The shock absorbers work on basic two cycles:
(a) Compression Cycle (Bump Stroke),
(b) Extension Cycle (Rebound Stroke)
 Compression Cycle

• During compression, the movement of the shock absorber causes the

piston to move downward with respect to the cylinder tube

• This transfer fluid from the compression chamber to the rebound

chamber.

• This is accomplished by fluid moving through the outer piston hole and
unseating the piston intake valve.
 Extension Cycle

• During rebound, the pressure in the compression chamber falls below

that of the reserve chamber.

• the compression valve will unseat and allow fluid to flow from the
reserve chamber into the compression chamber.

• At the same time, fluid in the rebound chamber will be transferred into
the compression chamber through the inner piston holes and the
rebound valve.
 WORKING OF NITRO
SHOCK
• When the piston rod is moved into the shock absorber,
oil gets displaced. This oil displacement causes the
dividing piston to press in the gas chamber, thus
reducing its size.
• With the return of the piston rod the gas pressure
returns the dividing piston to its starting position.
• Whenever the oil column is held at a static pressure of
approximately 25 times atmospheric pressure, the
pressure decreases behind, the working piston cannot
be high enough for the gas to exit from the oil column.
Consequently, the gas-filled shock absorber operates
without foaming.
 TYPES OF NITRO SHOCK
ABSORBER

• There are two types of gas-filled shock absorbers-

1) Monotube with high pressure
2)Twin tube with low pressure
1) MONO TUBE :
• The cylinder is not completely filled with oil; the lower
part contains nitrogen at 25-30 bar.
• Gas and oil are separated by a floating piston.
• When the piston rod is pushed in the floating piston is also
forced down slightly increasing pressure in both sections.
Also, the oil below the piston is forced to flow through the
piston, which generates bump damping.
• When the piston rod is pulled out, the oil between the
piston and guide is forced to flow through the piston. This
resistance generates rebound damping. At the same time,
part of the piston rod will emerge from the cylinder and
the free piston move upwards.
2) TWIN TUBE :
• When the piston is pushed in, oil flows to the
enlarged volume above the piston.
Simultaneously a quantity of oil is also forced
into the reservoir tube.
• When the piston is pulled out, the oil above
the piston is pressurized and flows through
the piston. Some oil flows back from the
reservoir tube to the lower part.
 ADVANTAGES OF NITRO SHOCK
ABSORBERS

• Instantaneous response: As the high pressure eliminates aeration

(foaming).
• Better fade resistance: Cooling is much better as no outer tube is there
which gives a drastic reduction in the fade.
• Better durability: Better cooling results in lower operating temperatures
and thus longer life. Single-tube construction also allows for a larger
internal working area, reducing stress and fatigue for better durability.
• No need for re-adjustment: The high pressure gas compensates
immediately and automatically for changes in viscosity.
 ADVANTAGES OF NITRO SHOCK
ABSORBERS

• Instantaneous response: As the high pressure eliminates aeration

(foaming).
• Better fade resistance: Cooling is much better as no outer tube is there
which gives a drastic reduction in the fade.
• Better durability: Better cooling results in lower operating temperatures
and thus longer life. Single-tube construction also allows for a larger
internal working area, reducing stress and fatigue for better durability.
• No need for re-adjustment: The high pressure gas compensates
immediately and automatically for changes in viscosity.
 CONCLUSION

• In the current scenario of the automobile industry the need for

vehicles that provides smooth and comfortable ride is growing.
Nitro shock absorbers are designed to be ultimate in performance
and comfort.
• In a country like ours whose roads are not up to world standards,
the need for automotive components like nitro shocks are
necessary. It goes without saying that if the right choice is made the
improvements in vehicles ride and handling can be shocking.
 REFERENCES
• Mraz, Stephen; Mini shock absorber ; Machine Design; 9/5/2002; Vol.74 Issue 17, p60.

• “In For A Shock” , S.B.L Beohar

• Automotive Encyclopedia; Tobolt.

• Auto Mechanical Fundamental; Stockel.

• Carley, Larry (February 2008) Monotube shocks don't absorb shocks, but, Brake and front end
magazine, archived from the original on 2014-01-02, retrieved 1 January 2014

• Yang J. G., Choi J. W., Choi J. H., Chang D. I.,Bengtson, Roger D; Adjustable Industrial Shock
Absorber ; Product Design &Development; Oct2007, Vol. 62 Issue 10, p45.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telescopic_shock_absorber.
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