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Piston Friction Reduction by Reducting Piston Compression Height for Large Bore Engine Applications

Journal Article
2017-01-1044
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
Published March 28, 2017 by SAE International in United States
Piston Friction Reduction by Reducting Piston Compression Height for Large Bore Engine Applications
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Citation: Cheng, C. and Akinola, A., "Piston Friction Reduction by Reducting Piston Compression Height for Large Bore Engine Applications," SAE Int. J. Engines 10(4):1940-1947, 2017, https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-1044.
Language: English

Abstract:

Improving engine efficiency and reducing the total cost of ownership demands engine friction loss reduction through optimal design, especially for large bore application considering the amount of fuel the engine consumes during its service life. Power cylinder is a big source for engine friction and piston accounts for about 25% to 47% of the power cylinder friction [1]. Thus the piston design needs to be optimized to minimize friction; and at the same time, not sacrificing the durability. This work focuses on piston friction reduction by utilizing shorter compression height piston for large bore engine application through analytical simulation study. From the simulation study, 12.5% friction reduction has been achieved in the piston skirt to liner interface for the shorter piston with longer connecting-rod compared to the baseline design.