Performance Of Internal Combustion Engines Research Articles

Numerical Study of Intake Flow Optimization using Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Neural Networks

An easy way to comply with the conference paper formatting requirements is to use this document as a template and simply type your text into it. The increase in the performance of internal combustion engines for diesel engines has driven to follow alternative ways in order to improve the flow characteristics. This paper presents the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to study the effect of intake flow condition on the swirl ratio and volumetirc efficiency of a direct injection (DI) diesel engine. A single cylinder direct injection diesel engine with two directed intake ports whose outlet is tangential to the wall of the cylinder has been considered. The numerical results from this geometry are validated with the experimental results and published in the literature. In order to enhance the swirl ratio, intake flow in different components are adjusted instead of modifying the intake manifold shape and profile. The experiments are designed by full factorial approach for 3 variables (three components of intake velocity) to study the turbulent flows in a computational way and accomplished using OpenFOAM software. The induced swirl and tumble at the end of compression stroke are also computed and visualized. Numerous computations have been performed in this work during maximum intake valve lift and closed exhaust valve positions. To estimate the reliable data for predicted results, machine learning techniques such as artificial neural network is employed. Information is gathered for different combinations of intake velocity on swirl ratio and volumetric efficiency. Genetic algorithm is applied to fund the fittest data-set for several generations thereby the best optimal flow components are determined. The results from design of experiments approach and neural network techniques are compared.

Short communication: The effects of not controlling the hydrogen supplied to an internal combustion engine

Recent research works have focused on analyzing the performance of the hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. In this short communication, we present the results of using hydrogen-enriched gasoline in an internal combustion engine without modifying the fuel control algorithm. For this purpose, two different analyses are presented and experimentally validated. In the first analysis, the internal combustion engine is fueled with hydrogen-enriched gasoline using the engine electronic control unit. On the other hand, the second analysis uses this fuel (gasoline + H2), and a control scheme based on model predictive control with constraints considering the hydrogen ratio. The experimental results showed that by using the engine electronic control unit, the gasoline consumption increases by 7.18%. And using the model predictive control, gasoline consumption can be reduced by 2.2%.

Evaporation of free falling droplets of binary alkane-ethanol blends

The admixture of ethanol to gasoline has become a key factor to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. In this context, the distinct occurrence of component-by-component evaporation compromises the efficient and the low-emission operation of internal combustion engines due to inhomogeneous mixture formation. In order to meet these challenges, a more precise understanding of the mechanisms causing the component-by-component evaporation is inevitable. Therefore, in the present study the evaporation behaviour of binary alkane-ethanol blends has been experimentally investigated. A high-resolution Raman-setup is combined with a fast trigger system to quantify the substance composition of the gaseous phase directly behind free falling droplets. Considerable preparatory work has been carried out to achieve controlled and consistent measurement conditions and to achieve a quantitative and a substance related evaluation under cold start conditions. Binary blends of ethanol and n-hexane, iso-octane or n-decane are studied. A systematic variation of the droplet temperature, the falling distance, the droplet generating frequency and the relative ratios of the applied substances are accomplished. The evaluation demonstrates partially strong component-by-component evaporation dependent on the measurement conditions. Blends of ethanol and hexane in a mixture of 85/15 vol-% and of ethanol and decane with 10/90 vol-% show a distinct influenceability of the varied conditions. Furthermore, the results indicate a depletion of the more volatile component at the droplet surface. With increasing temperature, the depletion and the component-by-component evaporation are promoted. Finally, a decisive influence of the droplet spacing, the droplet temperature and the falling distance is described.

Effect of Additives on Performance and Emission Characteristic of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel

The depletion of fossil fuel resources and environmental pollution are two major crises that are currently faced by mankind. As the solution for the crises, an additive liquid like Tripmexx is introduced into automotive industries to increase performance of internal combustion engine, hence reducing bad emission to the environment. The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of various Tripmexx mixed into 80% diesel and 20% biodiesel (B20) with an amount of 0.1 ml (B20-0.1), 0.2ml (B20-0.2), and 0.3ml (B20-0.3) compared to conventional pure diesel. The experiment was carried out by using single cylinder, four-stroke diesel engine, and conducted with constant speed at range of 1000, 1500, and 2000 rpm with various load range from 2Nm to 6Nm. For constant speed 2000 rpm, the B20-0.3 is in lower brake specific fuel consumption value compared to the diesel fuel by 40% on average. The blend B20-0.3 produce higher brake thermal efficiency reading compared to diesel fuel by 5%. Besides, the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon product of B20-0.3 is lower than diesel fuel by 92% and 0.002% respectively. However, the nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide produced by B20-0.3 is higher than diesel fuel by 68% and 50% respectively. In overall, the B20-0.3 shows the best results for all measured parameters at all engine test due to consideration of green fuel.

A new example of circular economy: Waste vegetable oil for cogeneration in wastewater treatment plants

Waste vegetable oil is generated from different sources, such as domestic, commercial and industrial activities, and it requires proper management. Due to the increase in the generation of waste vegetable oil, concern for its management has intensified.The most common management option for waste vegetable oil is the conversion into biodiesel, which improves the chemical-physical characteristics of raw waste vegetable oil for its use but is characterized by significant energy consumption and environmental impact. Therefore, straight waste vegetable oil as fuel, after mechanical pre-treatments and with suitable operational strategy, is suggested in the available literature.In this work, waste vegetable oil from the separate collection is proposed as a source to fuel a combined heat and power unit producing energy for wastewater and sludge treatment plants, which is high energy-demanding.The operation of the combined heat and power unit is analyzed considering data from an experimental campaign carried out to investigate the performance of internal combustion engines powered by waste vegetable oil. Such experimental data are used to carry out the feasibility analysis of a combined heat and power system for an actual wastewater treatment plant located in the Campania region, southern Italy.The system appears to be economically feasible with a simple payback around 3.44 years, a net present value higher than 19.0 M€ and an interest rate of return of 26.7%. Moreover, it produces 70.0% less equivalent carbon dioxide emissions, with respect to a similar system powered by fossil fuels.Therefore, waste vegetable oil as a locally available and renewable energy source may contribute to realize smart and resilient communities, since it improves securing domestic energy supply and waste valorization.

Effect of Natural and Synthesized Oil Blends with Diesel by Volume on Lubrication and Performance of Internal Combustion Engine

Use of ultra-low sulfur diesel leads to improve emission but it has negative impact on lubrication. Poor lubrication leads to damage the cylinder parts and piston rings. For proper lubrication in ultra-low sulfur diesel, anti-wear agent, corrosion & Rust inhibitor, metal deactivator, Anti-oxidant, Pour point depressant, seal swell agent, viscosity improver and other are used. Viscosity improver such as polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes reduce the rate of viscosity change with temperature, metal deactivator are organic complexes containing nitrogen or sulphur, amines, sulphides and phosphites reduce catalytic effect on metals on oxidation rate, anti-wear agent such as Zinc dithiophosphates, organic phosphates and acid phosphates reduces friction and wear and prevent scoring and seizure. In this paper comparison of 5% blend of commercially available synthesized lubricating oil mixed with pure diesel by volume and 5% blend of transesterified Jatropha with pure diesel by volume is investigated. It is found that for the same brake power, indicated power provided by 5% blend of transesterified Jatropha is lower than 5% blend of lubricating oil. The friction loss for 5% blend of transesterified Jatropha is lower than 5% blend of lubricating oil. Throughout the load specific fuel consumption of 5% blend of transesterified Jatropha is lower than 5% blend of lubricating oil except at low load (i.e. before 1.5kg). Other performance parameters such as indicated thermal efficiency, brake thermal efficiency, volumetric efficiency and mechanical efficiency also support the fact that 5% blend of transesterified Jatropha shows a better performance characteristics than 5% blend of lubricating oil.

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable fraction of municipal solid waste for multifaceted applications through a closed loop integrated refinery platform: Paving a path towards circular economy

An increase in population, rapid urbanization and industrialization has accelerated the rate of municipal solid waste generation. The current disposal of solid waste is a burgeoning issue and it's in immediate need to shift the existing disposal processes to a sustainable manner. Circular economy (CE) is a conceptual model which is been used for better use of resources and minimization of waste in a closed loop approach which could be appropriate for waste management. In this context, the present review illustrates the effective use of biodegradable and non-biodegradable fraction of solid waste in a closed loop integrated refinery platforms for the recovery of bioenergy resources and for the production of value added products. The biodegradable fraction of solid waste could be treated by advanced biological processes with the simultaneous production of bioenergy such as biohydrogen, biomethane, bioelectricity, etc., and other value added products like butanol, ethanol, methanol etc. The scheme illustrates the closed loop approach, the bioenergy generated from the biodegradable fraction of solid waste could be used for the operation of internal combustion engines and the energy could be further used for processing the waste. The non-biodegradable fraction of solid waste could be used for construction and pavement processes. Overall the study emphasizes the paradigm shift of solid waste management concepts from linear economy to a circular economy following the “Zero Waste” concept. The study also explains the circular economy policies practiced for solid waste management that stimulates the economy of the country and identify the pathways to maximize the local resources. In addition the review addresses the advanced information and communication technologies to unfold the issues and challenges faced in the solid waste management. The smart governance of managing waste using the “Internet of Things” (IoT) is one of the great precursors of technological development that could lead innovations in waste management.

Design of a Method for Test Diagnostics of an Internal Combustion Engine Based on the Analysis of the Exhaust Gas Composition

The introduction of methods for timely diagnostics of internal combustion engines allows maintaining the environmental indicators of the car fleet at the highest level. (Research purpose) The research purpose is in increasing the reliability of diagnostics of internal combustion engines by using data obtained by selective sampling of exhaust gases. (Materials and methods) Informational, mathematical and experimental research methods, including methods for statistical processing of results and analysis of data obtained during experiments were used during the study. (Results and discussion) The main systems that affect the environmental performance of internal combustion engines has been identified: the fuel supply system, the ignition system and the exhaust gas neutralization system. The article describes a generalized mathematical model for calculating the characteristics of exhaust gases. Authors conducted operational tests on 35 internal combustion engines with justification of their number according to standard methods. The actual value of diagnostic parameters was processed into relative percentages for drawing a nomogram. A zero value has been set for the reference state of the elements specified by the manufacturer. (Conclusions) It was found that the dominant number of failures accounted for internal combustion engines, in detail: the ignition system produces 15-25 percent of failures, the power system produces 30-44 percent, the exhaust system produces 10-15 percent. It was found that for unambiguous identification of any combination of factors, it is necessary to have output values of at least three evaluation criteria. It was found that the most sensitive parameters for evaluating the technical condition of the three systems are: changes in the engine crankshaft speed, the parameters of exhaust gas toxicity, CO, CO2, CH, O2 when providing test modes (operation of the internal combustion engine on 1 cylinder at 20 and 40 percent of the throttle opening). The article describes designed a gasoline engine loader for the implementation of diagnostic modes and control of diagnostic parameters, that allows to create operating loads with an accuracy of 0.1 percent.

Experimental study on waste heat recovery system of an internal combustion engine using thermoelectric technology

Internal combustion engines do not effectively convert energy from the chemical reaction into useful energy, notably mechanical energy. In fact, majority of the energy are converted into heat energy, and dissipated into environment which does not fully contribute to the performance of internal combustion engine. This results in lower overall efficiency of the engine. The heat released into the environment can be converted into useful electrical energy by using thermoelectric generator (TEG). TEG consists of cold side and hot side and works based on the principle of Seebeck effect. The hot side of TEG is exposed to hot surfaces of the exhaust, and the cold side is cooled with fan cooled heat sink. The function of heat sink is to increase the temperature differences across the TEG. The conversion of waste heat into electricity by TEG in an automobile can be a good case study to replace the alternator for battery charging and increase the overall efficiency of the Internal Combustion (IC) engine. In this study, eight pieces of TEG with dimensions of 40 mm x 40 mm each were attached to a square heat exchanger. This heat exchanger was connected to the exhaust pipe of the engine. The temperature recorded in the exhaust was more than 150 °C. Thermocuples were embedded on the hot side and cold side of the thermoelectric generators to evaluate the temperature differences across the TEGs. The output of the TEGs were obtained at idle and half-throttled engine conditions. An electronic load was applied to obtain the voltage, current and the power output from the TEGs system. The TEGs were tested individually, all connected in series and parallel connections. The maximum output voltage was recorded for the series connections at 5.8 V with an average hot side temperature of 48 ° C across TEGs. Maximum power output obtained when all the TEGs connected in series was at 2.3 W.

Develop of a fuel consumption model for hybrid vehicles

Despite extensive work on the fuel consumption of vehicles, the evaluation of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) requires a model that can predict fuel consumption second by second. In this paper, a fuel consumption model for hybrid vehicles is developed based on the operation of internal combustion engine (ICE), electric machine (EM) and battery. The fuel consumption model for engine is based on steady-state fuel mapping with a transient correction. EM and battery module (EBM) is introduced to estimate the fuel consumption for different modes of hybrid vehicle. The Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) measurements of different driving cycles including the steady-state cycle, the Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) cycle, the Highway cycle and the United States 06 (US06) cycle are used to verified the model. With cellular automaton simulation, we study the fuel consumption in traffic flow and show that the fuel consumption can be significantly reduced by hybrid mode. The mean fuel saving is approximately 30% in the traffic flow on a horizontal road. The fuel consumption of traffic flow under uphill, downhill, tailwind and headwind conditions also showes considerable fuel saving. The model can be used to evaluate the fuel economy of HEVs, and provide eco-driving route-choice suggestions for drivers.

Quantitative metrics for comparison of in-cylinder velocity fields using particle image velocimetry

The in-cylinder flow field plays a key role in determining the combustion performance of internal combustion engines (ICEs) and it is critically important to validate numerical simulations of the flow field by comparison to experimental measurements using techniques such as particle image velocimetry (PIV). With the current trend for high-speed diagnostics, methods for quantitative comparison of vector fields are required which can provide robust spatially averaged results, without inspection of individual flow fields. The quality of match between vector fields, when quantified using current metrics such as the relevance index (RI), can be overly sensitive to the alignment of regions of low velocity such as the tumble vortex centre. This work presents complementary metrics, weighted using a function of the local velocity, for robust quantification of the alignment and magnitude differences between vector fields, the weighted relevance index (WRI) and the weighted magnitude index (WMI). These metrics are also normalized and combined in the combined magnitude and relevance index (CMRI). PIV measurements taken up to every 2 crank angle degrees within the tumble plane of a motored, optically accessible ICE are used to demonstrate the motivation for development and the application of the WRI, WMI, and CMRI metrics. The metrics are used to determine the number of cycles required to provide a representative mean flow field and to identify single cycles of interest. Variability of the flow field is quantified using the metrics and shows high variability in the region of the spark plug near typical ignition timings.Graphic abstract

Numerical Investigation of the Combustion Characteristics of an Internal Combustion Engine with Subcritical and Supercritical Fuel

The similarities and differences in the combustion and emission characteristics of supercritical- and subcritical-state fuel injection conditions of an internal combustion engine was clarified. The effects of fuel state on temperature, pressure, turbulent kinetic energy, heat release rate, NO, and soot in the cylinder during the operation of the internal combustion engine were simulated. Ignition occurred faster, and the peak temperature in the cylinder was achieved in shorter time under the supercritical-state fuel injection condition than under the subcritical condition. The cylinder pressures in both states peaked at the same time, but the value of pressure in the supercritical fuel state was larger than that in the subcritical state. Furthermore, the turbulence in the supercritical fuel state was more intense than that in the subcritical state. The intense turbulence was beneficial to fuel and air mixing. NO emission increased, and soot emission decreased in the supercritical fuel state. The results show that supercritical fuel can be fully mixed with air to reduce the local concentration area in the cylinder, improve the combustion performance of the engine, and greatly reduce pollutant emissions.

Analytical Approach to the Exergy Destruction and the Simple Expansion Work Potential in the Constant Internal Energy and Volume Combustion Process

The exergy destruction due to the irreversibility of the combustion process has been regarded as one of the key losses of an internal combustion engine. However, there has been little discussion on the direct relationship between the exergy destruction and the work output potential of an engine. In this study, an analytical approach is applied to discuss the relationship between the exergy destruction and efficiency by assuming a simple thermodynamic system simulating an internal combustion engine operation. In this simplified configuration, the exergy destruction during the combustion process is mainly affected by the temperature, which supports well-known facts in the literature. However, regardless of this exergy destruction, the work potential in this simple engine architecture is mainly affected by the pressure during the combustion process. In other words, if these pressure conditions are the same, increasing the system temperature to reduce the exergy destruction does not lead to an increase in the expansion work; rather, it only results in an increase in the remaining exergy after expansion. In a typical internal combustion engine, temperatures before combustion timing must be increased to reduce the exergy destruction, but increasing pressure before combustion timing is a key strategy to increase efficiency.

Numerical Study of the Three-Dimensional Oil Flow Inside a Wrist Pin Journal

Lubrication of a wrist pin journal can become a limiting factor in the performance of internal combustion engines. A wrist pin journal is a hydrodynamic bearing with a radial clearance of only a few micrometers that is filled with a mixture of oil and air. Moreover, the radial clearance changes periodically with the piston motion and according to the working cycle of the internal combustion engine. Hence, a numerical study of the flow and oil transport inside a wrist pin journal requires an unsteady 3D two-phase model. Furthermore, the numerical model must include gravity and centrifugal forces, the unsteady rotation of the piston pin, and the oil feed on both sides of the piston pin boss. Presently, neither the oil feed surrounding the piston pin boss nor the mechanism transporting the oil into the gap between the piston and piston pin are fully understood. This study presents a numerical approach describing the lubrication inside the wrist pin journal. A particular aspect of the modeling is combining a structured mesh of hexahedron cells for the narrow gap and unstructured meshing in the surrounding geometry due to the difference in length scale of several orders of magnitude. The numerical model has been validated on test cases and experimental oil transport data obtained from a piston model experiment. The numerical results include images of complex 3D structures of oil and air fractions inside the oil film and in the regions surrounding the piston boss.

Influence of saturated fatty acid material composition in biodiesel on its performance in internal combustion engines

The aim of this research was to study the influence of the composition of saturated fatty acids of biodiesel on the performance, emissions and characteristics of combustion in an engine with compression ignition. An increase in saturated fatty acids may eliminate biodiesel deficiencies. Various 55% mixtures of saturated fatty acids with diesel fuel were studied and compared. Five different combinations of blend were prepared using the following esters such as Palm oil methyl ester (POME), Coconut oil methyl ester (COME), Neem oil methyl ester (NOME), Mahua oil methyl ester (MOME), Jatropha oil methyl ester (JOME) and Pongamia oil methyl ester (PONOME). All five combinations (BD1-BD5) were tested and compared for physicochemical characteristics such as density, viscosity, iodine number, saponification number, energy consumption, thermal efficiency, exhaust gas temperature, toxic gas emissions. Five blended combinations showed viscosity around 5.13 to 5.56 centistokes. The Cetane number of the five blends were in the range of 52–56. The heating value of the five combinations was in the range of 38.92 to 40.65 MJ/kg. Iodine values were found to be in the range of 50–73. The brake thermal efficiency percentage were in the range of 27.15–27.4. All five blends found to emits less amount of Greenhouse gases. The results of the research state that all five combinations of biodiesel are unique, and they show very good performance properties as fuel along with less discharges toxic emissions.

Application of hydrogen and hydrogen-containing gases in internal combustion engines

The results of studies of the influence of hydrogen and hydrogen-containing gas additives on the parameters of various types of internal combustion engines are analyzed and summarized. It made possible to identify the features of the effect on the combustion of fuel during internal combustion engine operation at partial loads. The dependences of reducing the toxicity and fuel consumption of internal combustion engine on the amount of addition of hydrogen and a hydrogen-containing gas to the air-fuel mixture were obtained. It allowed to establish quantitative effects of free hydrogen, in particular, to quantify the region of small hydrogen additives and the conditions under which hydrogen exhibits the qualities of a chemically active component of the mixture.

К вопросу об особенностях работы двигателя внутреннего сгорания и дизельного агрегата

К вопросу об особенностях работы двигателя внутреннего сгорания и дизельного агрегата

Development and application of empirical models to optimize the control of an internal combustion engine

Introduction. The quality of the engine control units software (SW) significantly determines the output performance of the internal combustion engine (ICE). An important component of the software development process is its adaptation or calibration, which includes a large amount of work to select specific values of control actions to improve the performance of the internal combustion engine operating cycle under toxicity restrictions. The purpose of the work was to reduce time and material costs during the initial calibration work. Methodology and research methods . To achieve the goal the application of the calibration technique to the gasoline engine control system was proposed which was to be carried out by using empirical (obtained experimentally) ICE models. The main tool used in the work was the ASCMO software, which was used with ETAS technical support. The calibration process presented in the article was divided into stages: development of an experiment plan, testing (carried out on a gasoline engine model), analysis and processing of the results with the construction of an empirical ICE model, optimization of controlled influences and preparation of calibration maps taking into account the restrictions of harmful emissions during car cycle testing. Scientific novelty and results . The technique of initial ICE calibration based on the use of an empirical engine model has been formulated. The presented results were obtained without taking into account the statutory norms and rules, the imposed restrictions were formed in an arbitrary way. Practical significance . The presented method is of practical importance, since it allows to optimize labor costs for carrying out calibration work. A brief assessment of the effectiveness and applications of the technique is provided in the publication.

Results of engine tests of an experimental gasoline internal combustion engine

To improve the power and fuel and economic performance of a gasoline internal combustion engine, it has been proposed to improve the insulating properties of the piston by forming a heat-insulating coating on the working surfaces of the piston head with a thickness of 25...30 μm using the microarc oxidation method. Comparative results of engine tests are carried out, which showed that an engine equipped with pistons with a heat-insulating coating on the working surfaces of the head increases power by 5.3 % and reduces hourly fuel consumption by 5.7 % compared to an engine equipped with standard pistons.

Crude palm oil as a complementary fuel for power generation in Amazonia: diesel engine performance, emissions, and economic assessment

This paper evaluates internal combustion engine performance parameters (Specific Fuel Consumption and engine torque) and pollutant emissions (O2, CO, and NOX), and also, provide an assessment of economic viability for operation in Amazonas state. Power supply to the communities in the Amazon region has as characteristics high costs for energy generation and low fare. Extractive activities include plenty of oily plant species, with potential use as biofuel for ICE (Diesel cycle) to obtain power generation together with pollutant emission reduction in comparison to fossil fuel. Experimental tests were carried out with five fuel blends (crude palm oil) and diesel, at constant angular speed (2,500 RPM – stationary regime), and four nominal engine loads (0%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) in a test bench dynamometer for an engine-driven generator for electrical-power, 4-Stroke internal combustion engine, Diesel cycle. Main conclusions are: a) SFC and torque are at the same order of magnitude for PO-00 (diesel) and PO-xx at BHP50/75/100%; b) O2 emissions show consistent decreasing behavior as BHP increases, compatible to a rich air-fuel ratio (λ > 1) and, at the same BHP condition, O2 (%) is slightly lower for higher PO-xx content; c) The CO emissions for PO-00 consistently decrease while the BHP increases, as for PO-xx those values present a non-linear behavior; at BHP75%-100_loads, CO emissions are higher for PO-20 and PO-25 in comparison to PO-00; d) The overall trend for NOX emissions is to increase, the higher the BHP; In general, NOx emissions are lower for PO-xx in comparison to PO-00, except for PO-10 which presents slightly higher values than PO-00 for all BHP range; e) Assessment on-trend costs indicates that using palm oil blends for Diesel engine-driven generators in the Amazon region is economically feasible, with an appropriate recommendation for a rated power higher than 800 kW.