VIBRATION AND CAVITATION EFFECTS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM IN ICE DUE TO PISTON-CYLINDER DESIGN

Abstract

The problem of possible pitting and cavitation in internal combustion engines is receiving considerable attention. Both theoretical and simulation studies are carried out in order to understand the noise and vibration sources, using a force equation. A foundation is also laid to study cavitation and find possible ways of increasing the life of the engine components. Some important results have been shown with negative pressures leading to the fact that the developed models predict the presence of cavitation in the cylinder liner surface, stressing the importance of improving the piston and cylinder liner design.