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The Effects of Head Gasket Geometry on Engine-Out HC Emissions from S.I. Engines
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1999-01-3580
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This study evaluated multi-layer steel and composite head gaskets of various thicknesses (0.43 to 1.5 mm) and fire-ring diameters to determine the influence of head gasket crevices on engine-out hydrocarbon (HC) emissions. The upper limit in the percent reduction in HC emissions from gasket-design modifications is estimated to be about 15%. At part-load conditions, the lowest HC emissions were measured for head-gasket thickness of about 1 mm. Significantly smaller thicknesses of the order of 0.4 mm result in an increase in HC emissions. Substantial hydrocarbon-emissions advantage may be realized by minimizing the gasket-to-cylinder bore offset.
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Alkidas, A., "The Effects of Head Gasket Geometry on Engine-Out HC Emissions from S.I. Engines," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-3580, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-3580.Also In
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