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Investigation of Bulk In-Cylinder Stratification with Split Intake Runners
Technical Paper
2007-01-4044
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The mixing between the flows introduced through different intake valves of a four-valve engine was investigated optically. Each valve was fed from a different intake system, and the relative sensitivity to different flow parameters (manipulated with the goal of enhancing the bulk in-cylinder stratification) was investigated. Flow manipulation was achieved in three primary ways: modifying the intake runner geometry upstream of the head, introducing flow-directing baffles into the intake port, and attaching flow break-down screens to the intake valves. The relative merits of each flow manipulation method was evaluated using planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) of 3-pentanone, which was introduced to the engine through only one intake valve. Images were acquired from 315° bTDC through 45° bTDC, and the level of in-cylinder stratification was evaluated on an ensemble and cycle-to-cycle basis using a novel column-based probability distribution function (PDF) contour plot. Results showed that geometric variations of the intake runner upstream of the head had little to no effect on the bulk in-cylinder stratification, whereas flow manipulation within the intake ports and at the intake valves could have a significant effect. The highest degree of bulk in-cylinder stratification (measured 45° bTDC) was produced with intake baffles that directed the intake stream towards the top portion of the intake valves, nearest to the peak of the pent-roof, seemingly a result of increased in-cylinder tumble.
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Herold, R. and Ghandhi, J., "Investigation of Bulk In-Cylinder Stratification with Split Intake Runners," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-4044, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-4044.Also In
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