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Risk assessment of cold side components using quick modal analysis correlation technique.2026-26-0441To be published on 01/16/2026
Abstract: Modal analysis is performed to determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a structure or system. It helps engineers understand how a system vibrates and how external forces, such as mechanical loads, might excite unwanted resonances. To check the stresses due to vibration inputs, certain G levels are assumed, and stresses are scaled to those vibration levels. This gives an understanding of the stresses of component with respect to its EFR limit and design margins are calculated. But, assumed acceleration levels in pre-prototype stage level can over predict or under predict the design margins. A quick modal analysis corelation technique can be used by using test measured accelerations conducted at prototype stage of the program. In this work, a modal analysis corelation technique is used to perform risk assessment of intake manifold. The intake manifold failed due to high vibration levels which were not captured from high cycle fatigue analysis with assumed G-level
Bale, Shrikant Bhaskar, Bawache, Krushna
Engine compartment front end module layout placements to achieve maximum volumetric efficiency2026-26-0588To be published on 01/16/2026
The increasing demand for electric vehicles has led to design considerations prioritizing visual brand consistency across both electric vehicles (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Front grille is one such area where efforts are taken to have similar looking features between both EV and ICE. This has lead to low front grille opening and low air flow through the front. A critical consequence of this design trend: the suboptimal thermal performance, high engine bay and air intake temperatures of snorkel-type air intake systems in ICE vehicles when paired with front grille designs intended to mimic EV aesthetics. Factors such as snorkel positioning, airflow patterns must be optimized to maintain cooler intake air. Effective system design ensures that the engine receives air at an optimal temperature, improving combustion efficiency, throttle response, and reducing the likelihood of knock. This paper emphasizes the importance of controlling intake air temperature through
Sonone, Sagar Dinesh, Singh, Nil Kanth, Kolhe, Vivek M, Kulkarni, Chaitanya, Malekar, Hemant A
A Mathematical Modelling Approach Based on Artificial Neural Network for Estimation of Key Parameters in Internal Combustion Engine2026-26-0659To be published on 01/16/2026
In a conventional powertrain driven by Internal combustion (IC) engines, various sensors are used to monitor engine performance and emissions. Along with physical sensors, virtual sensors or modelled values of key parameters play an important role for enabling various diagnostics strategies and engine monitoring. Conventional strategies for modelling incorporate the use of regression models, map-based models and physics-based models which have few drawbacks in terms of accuracy and model calibrations efforts. Data driven models or neural networks have fairly better accuracy and reliability for estimating complex parameters. Representing the neural network with a mathematics-based model would help to eliminate drawbacks associated with conventional modelling approach. The proposed methodology uses artificial intelligence technique called artificial neural network (ANN) for estimation of temperature at turbine inlet (TTI) in typical diesel engine. The data driven model is built in Python
Jagtap, Virendra Shashikant, Shejwal, Sanket, Mitra, Partha
Optimization of Negative Crankcase Pressure Mechanism to Minimize Oil Pumping into Combustion chamber and Ensure Particulate Number Compliance in Euro VI Emission for Naturally Aspirated Gas Engine.2026-26-0223To be published on 01/16/2026
Emissions regulations, such as Euro VI, drives the Automotive industry to innovate continuously in Engine development. One significant challenge is the engine oil pumping from the crankcase into the combustion chamber, where it participates in combustion, which contributes to increased Particulate Numbers and fails to meet Euro VI emission compliance. This issue is most noticeable during engine idling and motoring conditions. During this time, a higher negative pressure difference develops between the intake manifold, which is acting above the combustion chamber and the engine crankcase. This pressure difference drives oil-laden blow-by aerosols past piston rings during the intake stroke and through the valve stem seals, allowing oil into the combustion chamber. The impact of the pressure difference between the intake manifold and crankcase was studied by varying the crankcase pressure through crankcase ventilation system. The results confirm that oil entry into the combustion chamber
R, Mahesh Bharathi, Bondfale, Shubham, Jeyaprakasan, Dharoon Gautham
DPF Passive Regeneration Approach for CEV/TREM-V Off-Highway Applications2026-26-0211To be published on 01/16/2026
With introduction of Diesel Particulate Filter to achieve CEV/TREM V Emission Limits for off-highway segment, requirement of DPF regeneration at defined intervals depending on time of operation and soot loading of DPF. This can be achieved by two methods. First is the frequent regeneration or active regeneration, wherein fuel is injected before DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) at specific temperature to burn the soot in the DPF. The second method is the continuous or passive regeneration, where soot is burnt based on NO2. DPF frequent regeneration (Active Regeneration) requires soot load estimation in DPF over entire engine operation range as well as vehicle operation in different climatic conditions. Frequent regeneration leads to oil dilution and penalty in the fuel consumption. More frequent regeneration promotes the chemical aging of DOC , leading to the poor performance of DOC which results in deteriorated performance of SCR(Selective Catalytic Reduction) situated at downstream of
Sharma, Rakshit, Garg, Varun, Dhiman, Nitish, Grauenfels, Attila
Comprehensive evaluation and development of a single cylinder engine vehicle for refinement of NVH characteristics2026-26-0308To be published on 01/16/2026
The scale of worldwide population presents its own set of difficulties, especially in densely populated cities. Almost every individual has some form of personal transport, which leads to congestion and limited parking space. Automotive manufacturers are scaling down the size of vehicles to resolve these issues to some extent. This paper is based on the NVH development of a single-cylinder diesel engine vehicle. It provides an insight into the comprehensive vehicle level NVH refinement approaches adopted. The NVH characteristics of the benchmark two-cylinder diesel and baseline vehicle were measured and analyzed for target setting. The performance of each subsystem, such as engine mounting, vehicle structure, intake and exhaust, was evaluated, and gap analysis was performed against set targets. It was found that the engine mounting system and vehicle structure were inefficient in isolating the excitation forces. The design and location of the mounting system was evaluated using CAE and
Ghale, Guruprasad Chandrashekhar, Baviskar, Shreyas, Bendre, Parag, Kamble, Pranit, Bhangare, Amit, THAKUR, SUNIL, Kunde, Sagar, Wagh, Sachin
Strategic Design of Intake Systems for Crafting a Sporty Acoustic Signature in Passenger Vehicles2026-26-0328To be published on 01/16/2026
In pursuit of a distinct sporty interior sound character, the present study explores an innovative strategy for designing intake systems in passenger vehicles. While most existing literature primarily emphasizes exhaust system tuning for enhancing vehicle sound quality, the current work shifts the focus toward the intake system’s critical role in shaping the perceived acoustic signature within the vehicle cabin. In this research work, target cascading and settings were derived through a combination of benchmark and structured subjective evaluation study and aligning with literature review. Quantitative targets for intake orifice noise was defined to achieve the desired sporty character inside cabin. Intake orifice targets are engineered based on signature and sound quality parameter required at cabin. Systems are designed by using advanced CAE techniques, Specific identified acoustic orders were enhanced in the intake system to reinforce the required signature in acceleration as well
Sadekar, Umesh Audumbar, Titave, Uttam, Patil, Jitendra, Naidu, Sudhakara
Improving Cold Start and Transient Performance of Medium BMEP CEV Stage V Engines at Low Ambient Temperature and Pressure2026-26-0142To be published on 01/16/2026
Meeting the stringent emissions norms of CEV stage V for medium BMEP engines, CI engines present significant challenges, particularly concerning cold startability. Low ambient temperatures and pressures intensify the cold start difficulties which are characterized by prolonged cranking, incidences of misfiring, compromised transient response and overall engine performance. This paper highlights the strategies and technologies employed to enhance cold start and transient performance of medium BMEP engines under such demanding environmental conditions. Investigations were conducted up to an altitude of 4500m and ambient temperatures as low as-20°C, utilizing only air heater at intake manifold as the sole cold start aid. This cost effective approach is integrated with an optimized combustion chamber design, along with minimal pilot injection timing and quantity to facilitate smooth ignition and stable combustion during cold start. The paper also explore the techniques to improve the
Saxena, Harshit, Lokare, Prasad, Santhosh, Ajith, Gandhi, Naresh, Shinde, Prashant
Mitigating Air Flow Sensor Signal Variability to Optimize Engine Operation in Passenger Cars2026-26-0512To be published on 01/16/2026
The need for advanced engine control systems has grown significantly in response to stricter emission regulations and increasing consumer demand for fuel-efficient passenger vehicles. Accurate estimation of intake air flow, coupled with precise fuel control, is essential to overcoming the challenges associated with modern gasoline engine performance. Hot-wire type mass air flow (MAF) sensors are commonly used for measuring intake air flow and are typically mounted on the clean side of the air intake system to protect them from contamination and extend their operational life. Reliable air flow measurement depends on maintaining a consistent and uniform flow across various engine speeds and load conditions. However, the optimal placement of the MAF sensor is often limited by engine packaging constraints, making sensor positioning a critical factor. Incorrect installation can result in inaccurate air flow readings, which negatively impact engine performance and emissions. During the
Sonone, Sagar Dinesh, Zope, Mahesh, Kale, Vishal, Padmawar, Harshad, Sridhar, S, Kolhe, Vivek M, Panwar, Anupam
Accelerating engine auxiliaries’ development by deploying ML techniques in CFD virtual verification2026-26-0374To be published on 01/16/2026
The automotive and off-road industries are heavily investing in research and development (R&D) to improve both physical and virtual verification and validation techniques. Recent software and hardware advancements have extended these techniques from simple component evaluations to complex system assessments such as involving multi-physics scenarios. Despite the benefits of virtual validation tools like structural analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), they often come with high development costs, particularly in CFD applications. Virtual verification methodology, especially when combined with data science, offer significant advantages over traditional physical methods by enhancing computer-aided engineering (CAE) efficiency and reducing resource consumption which can greatly improve product design and validation efficiency across many industries. The success of machine learning applications depends on effective data processing, adequate computational resources, and the right
Jadhav, Mitali, Kumbhar, Appaso, Tirumala, Bhaskar, Nisha, Kumari
Calibration strategies to overcome the Challenges for Naturally Aspirated Off-Highway Engines for Trem-V emissions2026-26-0210To be published on 01/16/2026
The transition to Trem V emission norms presents significant challenges for naturally aspirated (NA) off-highway engines. Off-highway applications like construction and agriculture segments require high load variability and extended duty cycles with increased BMEP resulting in high PM emissions, and increased exhaust temperatures with lower lambda levels. Given the cost-competitive nature of the segment, it also requires designing leaner intake and exhaust system. To overcome above mentioned challenges, holistic calibration strategies need to be adapted during development phase. To meet Trem V emission norms, solutions like advanced combustion, high-pressure fuel injection, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), and optimized calibration had to be explored in meeting Trem V emission norms with aftertreatment systems like Diesel Particulate Filters and Diesel oxidation catalysts. Implementation of aftertreatment systems for Trem-V introduces this segment with pre-dominantly with naturally
Patil, Madhavi M., Ravukutam Sr, Aniketh, Raghu, M Y, Madhukar, Prahlad
Comprehensive Engine Testing Methodologies for Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Validation with Combustion & Performance Evaluation techniques2026-26-0256To be published on 01/16/2026
Validation of hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine (H2 ICE) is critical to assess its feasibility as sustainable transportation with zero carbon emissions. This experimental analysis conducted on Ashok Leyland's 6cylinder 2V engine to evaluate the engine performance & durability with hydrogen fuel. Combustion behaviour of hydrogen ICE needs to be closely monitored during continuous operation of validation testing, due to its unique properties compared to other conventional fuels. During engine run, a pre-ignition source can cause knock event leading to instant failure of critical parts like piston assembly, spark plug, liner, valves & cylinder head. Also, hotspots inside IMF leads to backfire affecting the air intake & fuel injection assembly. This study emphasizes the significance of precise instrumentation of thermocouples across engine on cylinder head, intake manifold & exhaust manifold, to detect performance detoriation and combustion abnormalities causing knocking
Vasudevan, Sindhuja, J, Narayana Reddy, Bolar, Yogesh Ganesh, Pandey, Sunil, N, Harish, N R, Varatharaj, Karthikeyan, K, Kumar D, Kishore
Methodology Development of an Internal Combustion Engine Intake Manifold Analysis via 1D-3D Coupled Simulation2025-36-015812/18/2025
The objective of this work was to develop an analysis methodology for engine intake manifolds in Formula SAE prototypes, addressing the three-dimensional (3D) airflow characteristics within these complex geometries. Air flow modelling via one-dimensional (1D) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software does not capture properly the manifold airflow characteristics and may lead to unrealistic engine performance prediction. On the other hand, the use of purely 3D-CFD simulations of intake manifold isolated from engine, without adequate boundary conditions, also does not conduct to realistic behavior. To address these issues, a 1D-CFD transient analysis model was created using GT-Suite software from Gamma Technologies, which provided boundary conditions for the engine’s airflow demand to Ansys Fluent, the 3D-CFD simulation software. Ansys Fluent, in turn, returned the actual conditions imposed by the manifold geometry to the 1D model, enabling a bidirectional simulation that enhances the
Piotto, Gustavo Fernando, Santos Souza, Thiago Cavalheri, Foz, Tiago Alcantara, Pegoraro, Bruno Coimbra, Zabeu, Clayton Barcelos
Visualization of Ammonia Engine by Pre-Chamber Igniter2025-01-053011/25/2025
Ammonia is considered more and more as a promising carbon-free fuel for internal combustion engines to contribute to the decarbonization of several sectors where replacing conventional engines with batteries or fuel cells remains unsuitable. However, ammonia properties can induce some challenges for efficient and stable combustion. This study investigates the use of an active pre-chamber ignition system fueled with hydrogen and compares it to conventional spark ignition, with a focus on lean limit operation and early flame development. Experiments were conducted on a single cylinder optical engine with a compression ratio of 9.5, equipped with a quartz window in the piston for natural flame luminosity imaging using a high-speed camera. The engine was fueled with a mixture of 95% ammonia and 5% hydrogen by volume. Ammonia was injected and mixed with air in the intake port while hydrogen was directly injected into the prechamber. As a function of the intake pressure (1.0, 0.9, 0.8, and
Rousselle, Christine Mounaim, Brequigny, Pierre, Gelé, Raphaël, Moreau, Bruno
Sustainable Engines with Carbon-Neutral Fuels – Fast Adaptation for Efficient Multi-Fuel Operation by Tailored Charge Motion Design2025-01-053411/25/2025
As a fundamental element of measures to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial applications, carbon-neutral fuels are increasingly coming into focus for heavy installations. In addition to diesel substitute fuels, alternative energy carriers like NG, H2, MeOH and NH3 are gaining increasing attention. The energy conversion of these fuels is typically taking place on the principle of premixed combustion, which places different demands on fuel injection and mixture formation, as compared to optimized diesel-like combustion. Accordingly, the demand to layout multi-fuel capable engine designs centers to a high share on the above-mentioned design that can burn these different fuels with high efficiency and support a high degree of commonality with the in-series engine to carry over reliable operation and to maintain attractive cost figures. FEV has developed the Charge Motion Design (CMD) process, which can be applied to design the intake ports and combustion chambers for multi-fuel
Koerfer, Thomas, Dhongde, Avnish, Boberic, Aleksandar, Zimmer, Pascal, Pischinger, Stefan
Effect of EGR and Ethanol additive on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Rubber Seed Biodiesel Blends2025-28-022411/06/2025
Alcohol is being considered as an alternative to traditional fuels for compression ignition engines due to their oxygen content and biomass origin. Although alcohol generally has lower cetane numbers, which makes them more favorable for premixed combustion, they also offer potential for lowering emissions in internal combustion engines, particularly when combined with strategies such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). This research focuses on enhancing the performance of a single-cylinder, four- stroke diesel engine by introducing ethanol into the intake port during the intake phase. Diesel and rubber seed biodiesel were used as primary fuels and were directly injected into the combustion chamber. The findings indicated that adding ethanol to rubber seed biodiesel, along with 10% EGR, led to improved brake thermal efficiency and a reduction in NOX emissions. The ethanol injection timing and duration were optimized for effective dual-fuel operation. At full engine load, the highest
Saminathan, Sathiskumar, G, Manikandan, Bungag, Joel Quendangan, T, Karthi
Effect of Hydrogen Injection Timing in a Compression Ignition Engine Operating in Hydrogen Diesel Dual Fuel Mode2025-32-005111/03/2025
Stringent European carbon dioxide (CO2) emission regulations have stimulated the development of alternative technologies such as Dual Fuel (DF), which involves partially replacing fossil fuel with a low-carbon alternative. Hydrogen represents an ideal candidate for DF due to its properties, including the absence of carbon, high flame propagation speed, and high diffusivity. This study analyzes the combustion and performance of a 1.0L, naturally aspirated, three-cylinder in-line compression ignition off-road engine with a 17.5:1 compression ratio, originally equipped with a conventional diesel system and modified for diesel-hydrogen dual fuel operation. Three Port Fuel Injectors (PFI) are installed in the intake manifold for hydrogen injection. Additionally, they are strategically positioned to minimize the volume between the intake valve and injector tip. Tests were conducted at a fixed engine speed of 2000 rpm, varying the engine load from 30% to 85% of maximum torque. The diesel
Rossetti, Salvatore, Mancaruso, Ezio
Measurement of the Liquid Fuel Film on the Combustion Chamber Wall of a Gasoline Engine using a Novel Capacitive Sensor2025-32-001811/03/2025
The reduction of exhaust emissions and particulate matter from internal combustion engines remains a critical challenge, particularly under cold start and warm-up conditions, where a significant portion of total emissions is generated. In spark-ignition (SI) gasoline engines, the formation of liquid fuel films on intake ports wall, piston and cylinder wall surface significantly contributes to unburned hydrocarbon and particulate emissions. Also, the fuel film adhering to the wall can be a cause of the lubricating oil dilution. To address these issues, a novel capacitive sensor, fabricated using MEMS technology, was developed and applied to investigate the behavior of liquid fuel films formed inside the combustion chamber of a single-cylinder engine. The sensor detects changes in capacitance caused by fuel film adhesion to the sensor surface. The sensor was installed in a single-cylinder test engine along with a direct fuel injector allowing for the controlled formation of fuel films on
Kuboyama, Tatsuya, Nakajima, Takeru, Moriyoshi, Yasuo, Takayama, Satoshi, Nakabeppu, Osamu
Investigating the Influence of Intake Runner Configuration on Scavenging and Combustion Processes in Elliptical Rotor Engines2025-32-008911/03/2025
Elliptical rotor engines (ERE), also known as X-engines, feature intake and exhaust ports located on the rotating rotor. As the rotor turns, these ports traverse the entire combustion chamber, sequentially completing the scavenging process in three distinct combustion chambers through coordination with the cylinder walls. This intake and exhaust characteristic significantly differs from the characteristic found in traditional Wankel rotor engines. This study established an optical elliptical rotor engine to obtain the in-cylinder flow field by using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and constructed a CFD model based on the experimental results. Then the effects of two different intake runners on the scavenging and combustion process of ERE were investigated. The results indicated that: Due to structural limitations, the prolonged intake port opening duration results in significant gas backflow during the intake process. The curved intake runner exhibits a higher turbulent kinetic energy
Qin, Jing, Wang, Yingbo, Pei, Yiqiang, Yao, Dasuo, Deng, Xiwen
Development of the Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine for Off-Road Applications2025-32-006611/03/2025
This paper focuses on the potential application of hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine (HICE) in the off-road market, examining HICE based on a diesel engine. In the transition to HICE, priority was given to compatibility with existing systems, minimizing changes from the base engine. By adopting a PFI (Port Fuel Injection) method for fuel injection, low-pressure hydrogen supply was achieved. To address the issue of backfire associated with PFI, optimization of injection pressure using a variable pressure control valve, along with adjustments to valve timing and injection timing, was implemented to suppress backflow of residual gases into the intake system and minimize hydrogen retention. Regarding pre-ignition, in addition to suppressing hotspots, the relationship between the homogenization of the air-fuel mixture and NOx emissions was examined, revealing a correlation. This engine was mounted on a generator, and efforts were made to improve the important characteristic of
Shiraishi, Kentaro, Kishi, Shinji, Kato, Daichi, Mitamura, Kenta, Murakami, Kei, Mikuni, Yusuke
Design, Optimization and Calibration of a Single-Cylinder, Motorcycle Engine for Integration into a Novel Formula SAE Electric Hybrid Powertrain2025-32-004511/03/2025
The Formula SAE competitions often drive changes in the automotive research field by developing, implementing and emphasizing new technologies for both on-road and on-track applications and by training future engineers, mechanics, logistics and administrative personnel. In this work, the adaptation of a motorcycle, single-cylinder engine for the installation in an electric hybrid car for Formula SAE races is described, focusing on the design of intake and exhaust parts and on the development of the fully open-access Engine Control Unit (ECU) code. In the first part of the work, the 1-D model of the engine is developed and used to design the intake and the exhaust parts needed to make the Formula Student car rules compliant. In particular, the intake manifold and the intake ducts have been designed with the assistance of the engine model to optimize the engine response under transient conditions and to maximize the power. On the other hand, the exhaust line was designed to increase the
Brusa, Alessandro, Fabbri, Pietro, Shethia, Fenil, Bassani, Davide, Petrone, Boris, Cavina, Nicolo
Hydrogen-Assisted Renewable Fuels RME and HVO in the Compression-Ignition Engine2025-32-004811/03/2025
The article presents the research results on performance, thermodynamic parameters, and toxic exhaust emissions from the combustion in a compression-ignition engine fueled optionally by the hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) or the rapeseed methyl ester (RME), both with hydrogen addition. Furthermore, regular diesel fuel was used to obtain the reference data for making comparisons between HVO, RME, and diesel fuel. Hydrogen was injected into the intake manifold of a compression-ignition (CI) engine. Typically, diesel fuel combustion in a CI engine initiates through its self-ignition, usually simultaneously occurring at many points across the engine cylinder. Hydrogen, as a very chemically reactive substance, can promote pre-ignition reactions and accelerate flame kernel formation, shortening the ignition lag. This is crucial for the smooth running of the compression-ignition engine. Hydrogen was added at amounts not exceeding 7% by volume (35% energy content) referred to air sucked into
Szwaja, Stanislaw, Juknelevicius, Romualdas, Pukalskas, Saugirdas, Rimkus, Alfredas, Szymanek, Arkadiusz
Impact of Oil Composition on Pre-Ignition in a Hydrogen Engine04-18-03-001810/10/2025
Pre-ignition (PI) is a common issue in internal combustion engines (ICE) with spark ignition. While the various causes have been identified with conventional fuels (such as gasoline or gasoline blends), the causes with hydrogen in ICE are not yet fully understood. This article presents the results of investigations into the influence of seven different lubricating oils on PI in a single-cylinder hydrogen research engine. The variation of two different parameters at two engine speeds were investigated: load and air/fuel mixture. For both variations, the tests start at the same conditions and run until the operating limit of the engine is reached (peak firing pressure, or maximum intake manifold pressure). The PI and knocking PI are investigated, while classifying them according to the peak cylinder pressure. It has been observed that enleanment above λ = 2.4 can lead to higher PI rates, while simultaneously reducing the knocking PI. During the load sweep at 2000 1/min, the highest
Pehlivanlar, Benjamin, Torkler, Michael, Fischer, Marcus, Göbel, Christoph, Pischinger, Stefan, Maulbetsch, Theo, Nübling, Fritz, Neumann, Stephan
Water Injection as an Enabling Technology for Stoichiometric High Performance Normally Aspirated Engines2025-24-002709/07/2025
The mainstream automotive market is rapidly transitioning to electrified and fully electric powertrains. Where gasoline engines are still employed, they are frequently turbocharged units with relatively low maximum engine speed and modest power density. The hypercar class, in contrast, has recently seen somewhat of a renaissance in high performance, high speed, naturally aspirated gasoline engines, which are prized for their emotional contribution to the vehicle. In order to guarantee high conversion efficiency of a Three Way Catalyst in the exhaust system, an engine must be operated at stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. At high power density, this may result in very high exhaust gas temperature, which poses a risk to engine and vehicle hardware. A number of technological interventions to extend the maximum stoichiometric performance whilst respecting component limitations have already been described in the literature, but many of these are not applicable to specific engine architectures
Corrigan, Dáire James, Villa, Davide, Penazzi, Eugenio, Meghani, Amit, Knop, Vincent, Caroli, Giacomo, Frigeri, Davide, Ruggiero, Federico, Malaguti, Simone, Postrioti, Lucio, Maka, Cristian
Simulation of Swirl and Discharge Coefficient Trade-off for Diesel Engine Intake Ports2025-24-000709/07/2025
In Diesel engines, charge motion usually consists of swirl and squish flow patterns. Traditionally, swirl generation is controlled through the design of the intake ports, presenting a trade-off between swirl and mass flow rate. An alternative approach to generate swirl is to use vortex-generating jets in the intake port. As a comparative basis for this approach a Pareto front was established between swirl and mass flow rate based solely on geometric variations. A new fully parametric geometry was deployed, with two intake ports per cylinder adhering to some constraints. Stationary flow-bench test setup was modeled, where a blower draws air through the intake ports at a constant pressure difference. The Pareto front was generated using semi-randomly selected geometries in combination with automated unsteady RANS (URANS) simulations, while scale adaptive simulations (SAS) were also employed on select geometries. These turbulence modeling approaches were explored using the OpenFOAM
Kahraman, Ali Berk, Ritter, Johann, Eilts, Peter, Scholz, Peter
Influence of Crankcase Ventilation on Oil-Derived Emissions in a Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engine2025-24-009409/07/2025
Crankcase ventilation has a dual influence over hydrogen accumulation in the crankcase and lubricant-derived emissions in hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engines (H₂-ICEs), yet the magnitude of that influence is still poorly quantified. The present investigation addresses this gap by systematically varying crankcase ventilation flow rate and testing the influence of blowby routing on the emissions of a 2.3 L turbocharged, direct-injection H₂-ICE equipped with a variable-speed sump pump and two oil separators. The engine was held at four steady-state operating points spanning 2 500–3 500 rpm and 5–10 bar brake mean effective pressure, all under ultra-lean mixtures with global excess-air ratios between 2.6 and 3.2. At each point the crankcase ventilation system outlet mass flow was incremented from 6 to 20 kg/h. Elevating the flow diluted the in-crankcase hydrogen concentration from roughly 25 000 ppm to below 10 000 ppm, reducing the mixture to less than one-quarter of the lower
Bahhar, Anas, Berthome, Vincent, Mura, Ernesto, Chesse, Pascal, Perrot, Nicolas
Parametric Analysis of Performance and Efficiency of Free-Piston Linear Generators with 1D and CFD Simulations2025-24-010509/07/2025
High efficiency, fuel flexibility, and seamless integration with electrified systems are fundamental prerequisites for the next generation of internal combustion engines. In this context, the free-piston linear generator (FPLG) evolves the traditional internal combustion engine concept (ICE) by replacing the crankshaft mechanism with a linear generator, directly converting piston motion into electricity. The FPLG offers several advantages, including higher efficiency in converting mechanical energy to electricity, the ability to operate with a variable compression ratio, and reduced heat losses during the expansion stroke. Among the various tested architectures, the two-stroke, opposed-piston FPLG appears to be the most promising. However, detailed numerical and experimental investigations are necessary to fully understand how performance and efficiency are influenced by the intricate interplay of processes governing electricity generation. In particular, the significant differences
Morandi, Nicola, Lucchini, Tommaso, Gianetti, Giovanni, Baratta, Mirko, Misul, Daniela, Santonocito, Fabrizio
Development of a Euro VII-Compliant Diesel Combustion System for Light Commercial Vehicles2025-24-003509/07/2025
Recent European regulations introduced in the transportation sector have increased stringency on tailpipe CO2 and regulated emissions, starting from 2025. The development of advanced technologies and the utilization of alternative fuels for internal combustion engines play a key role in the short- to mid- term in complying with such regulations and supporting sustainable transition of the transportation sector. In this study, the focus has been to develop an advanced Diesel combustion system for light commercial vehicles application in compliance with the latest Euro VII regulations and with the primary aim to improve fuel economy. The adopted methodology began with the virtual development and optimization of the entire combustion system encompassing bowl shapes, injector nozzles, and intake port specifications, leveraging a Machine Learning approach based on high-fidelity 3D CFD combustion models. Two virtually optimized combustion system “recipes” have been identified and then
Belgiorno, Giacomo, Malagrinò, Gianfranco, Pezza, Vincenzo, Spedicato, Tonio, Storsillo, Vito, Gallone, Alessandro, Alletto, Massimiliano, Pesce, Francesco, Vassallo, Alberto, Colombo, Giovanni, Formica, Angelo, Lerda, Francesco, Mirzaeian, Mohsen, Vitiello, Michele
Computational Fluid-Dynamics Analysis of the Effect of Ethanol-Air Mixture Supply in a Heavy-Duty Engine2025-24-002909/07/2025
As part of the Bio-FiRE-for-EVer research project aiming to propose a solution for off-grid charging stations based on the adoption of a reciprocating engine, this study investigated the combustion development and pollutant emissions of an 8.7 l six-cylinder heavy-duty PFI internal combustion engine fueled by ethanol. The reference experimental case features critical issues in the formation of the air-fuel, mainly due to the slow evaporation rate of the alcohol fuel inside the intake manifold via a single point injection, providing a non-uniform and averagely rich (λ=0.89) reactant mixture inside the cylinders. For this purpose, an in-depth analysis of the in-cylinder phenomena is performed by using a CFD solver for the reacting flow. A geometry of the cylinder system complete with intake and exhaust ducts is created for calculations with the three-dimensional Ansys FORTE code. The inclusion of the inlet duct in the computational domain allows the experiencing of several setups of the
De Robbio, Roberta, Cameretti, Maria Cristina, Palomba, Marco, Tuccillo, Raffaele
Achieving Enhanced Swirl with Vortex Generating Jets in a Light-Duty Direct-Injected Diesel Engine2025-24-001609/07/2025
As the transportation sector faces increasingly stringent environmental regulations, enhancing thermal efficiency and reducing emissions remain critical objectives. The development covers combustion process, lubrication to exhaust gas after treatment as well as engine control strategies. This study focuses on both charge exchange and combustion processes. Swirl plays a crucial role in combustion and engine performance. Conventionally, swirl is induced through intake port geometries such as helical and tangential designs, though these methods compromise airflow, leading to increased pumping losses. In this context, our study builds on earlier work from our institutes, employing Vortex Generating Jets (VGJs) to produce swirl. VGJ are a state-of-the-art technology in the aerospace industry to increase capability of aircraft by influencing airflow. Three representative intake ports were selected from a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulated Pareto front - characterizing high, mid
Ritter, Johann, Kahraman, Ali Berk, Wenz, Erich, Scholz, Peter, Eilts, Peter
Hydrogen Crankcase Slip Phenomena: Experimental Study of Forced Ventilation Effects on Hydrogen Engine Performance and Emissions03-18-05-003308/22/2025
Hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE) are showing impressive potential to replace fossil fuel–based ICE platforms with zero-carbon engine-out emissions. However, adopting 100% hydrogen has its challenges due to its unique properties, such as the rapid flame velocity, the minimum igniting energy, and the lowest density. These unique properties of hydrogen impose an increased risk of ignition and combustion of hydrogen in the engine system due to leakage or inadequate ventilation. One of such scenarios is the hydrogen gas in the crankcase as a result of hydrogen slip through the piston rings. In this study, an experimental investigation was conducted on a single-cylinder hydrogen direct injection spark ignition engine, which was originally designed for boosted DI gasoline engine operation. A crankcase-forced ventilation system was designed and adopted with a hydrogen sensor in the closed feedback loop. The hydrogen concentrations in the exhaust gases and crankcase were measured
Mohamed, Mohamed Ali, Wang, Xinyan, Zhao, Hua
Manifold Configuration Effects on Root-Mean-Square Turbulent Velocity in a Spark Ignition Engine03-18-05-002907/09/2025
The present study aims to simulate the non-reacting flow within the cylinder of a two-stroke spark ignition internal combustion engine (SIE) utilizing gasoline direct injection (GDI). A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis was employed to forecast the turbulence levels of the in-cylinder flow, including the root-mean-square (RMS) turbulent velocity. The three-dimensional model was developed using ANSYS-FLUENT. The investigation examined the intake manifold inclination angles of 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, and 40° for two different types of single-intake port engines (I and II) and a single-type double-intake port engines, that are presented at an engine speed of 1500 rpm. The findings revealed that the highest RMS turbulent velocities occurred at a 30° inclination for the double-intake engine, while the single-intake engines (I) and (II) showed peak velocities at 0° and 10°, respectively. Furthermore, in single-intake engine (I), the RMS turbulent velocity was found to be 38.7% greater
Soliman, Mohab, Elbadawy, Ibrahim
Evaluating the Impact of Displacing Injected Gasoline with Aspirated Ammonia in a Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine2025-01-022606/16/2025
Replacing fossil fuels with renewable ammonia could provide a crucial step towards the decarbonisation of transport sectors. However, many challenges remain in utilising ammonia within combustion systems: the volumetric energy density of ammonia is significantly lower than that of gasoline, exposure to ammonia (including ammonia slip) can be detrimental to human health, and the production of emissions, including unregulated emissions (such as N2O), from ammonia combustion can be catastrophic for the environment if not treated appropriately. Therefore, there is a need to determine the efficacy of ammonia as a fuel for internal combustion engines and the impact on the efficiency of energy release and the resulting exhaust emissions. A modern spark ignition engine was modified such that ammonia was aspirated through the engine intake air to incrementally displace engine gasoline and maintain a constant work output. It was found that displacing the fuel energy supplied by direct injected
Sivaranjitham, Annaniya Mitchell, Hellier, Paul, Ladommatos, Nicos, Millington, Paul, Alcove Clave, Silvia
“A Comparative Assessment of Port Fuel Injection and Direct Injection of Hydrogen in Internal Combustion Engines: Performance, Efficiency, and Emissions”2025-01-023906/16/2025
With the transition toward low-carbon fuel-based transportation systems, hydrogen is becoming increasingly promising as a sustainable internal combustion engine (ICE) fuel. There are two pathways for introducing hydrogen: Port Fuel Injection (PFI) and Direct Injection (DI) in an engine, which greatly affect performance, efficiency, and emissions. In the Port Fuel Injection (PFI), hydrogen is introduced into the intake manifold and mixed with air before reaching the combustion chamber. This approach is preferred due to its affordability, ease of use, and compatibility with current engine configurations. Because of PFI's more uniform air-fuel mixture, combustion is smoother, and NOx emissions are reduced. On the other hand, it raises the possibility of pre-ignition, particularly when engine loads are high, and a decrease in volumetric efficiency due to a reduction in the volume of intake air as hydrogen replaces it. Direct injection gives exact control over the timing and volume of fuel
Ahirwar, Sachin, Kumar, Naveen
Development of Combustion System for a Hybrid-Dedicated Homogeneous Lean Burn Engine2025-01-021606/16/2025
This study explores strategies to extend the lean combustion limit, improve thermal efficiency, and reduce engine-out emissions in a hybrid-dedicated homogeneous lean-burn engine. Under lean combustion conditions, slow laminar flame speed hinders flame kernel growth, leading to combustion instability and limiting lean limit of air excess ratio. To address this challenge, the combustion system is developed to generate high-intensity in-cylinder flow promoting plasma channel expansion at the spark plug gap and enabling the formation of larger initial flame kernel. A newly designed intake port and piston bowl geometry were introduced to enhance tumble flow, significantly raising convective flow speed at the spark plug gap. This accelerated the initial combustion process and effectively expanded the lean combustion limit. A high-energy multiple ignition was also implemented to prevent spark channel blow-off or short circuit caused by increased electrical resistance, further improving
Oh, Heechang, Lee, Jonghyeok, Sim, Kiseon, Park, Jongil, Kim, Taekyun, Kang, Hyunjin, Hong, Seungwoo, Han, Donghee, Kim, Dokyun
Decarbonisation of GDI Engines Utilising On-Board Hydrogen Production in an Improved Design Thermochemical Exhaust-Assisted Fuel Reformer2025-01-018606/16/2025
Engine intake charge enrichment with hydrogen (H2) is one way to enhance engine thermal efficiency and decrease pollutant emissions while replacing carbon-based fuel. Waste energy from hot exhaust gas can be thermochemically recovered as hydrogen in catalytic exhaust gas fuel reforming, which can then be used in combustion. This study focuses on tailoring the design of the fuel reformer, including the catalyst chemistry and coating on ceramic and metallic structures, to benefit the whole system’s fuel economy and decrease engine out emissions. The main reformer improvements focused on exhaust flow management and interaction with the engine's after-treatment system, while the final stage focused on the reformer's internal design structure. The new design iteration enabled hydrogen production improvements between 78% and 86% in the critical exhaust gas temperature range of 410°C to 520°C with gas hourly space velocities (GHSVs) in highly demanding engine operating conditions ranging from
Lee, Seung Woo, Wahbi, Ammar, Herreros, Jose, Zeraati Rezaei, Soheil, Tsolakis, Athanasios, Millington, Paul
DoE-Based Numerical Optimization of Intake and Exhaust Port Geometry of a Small Opposed-Piston 2-Stroke (OP2S) Hydrogen Engine2024-32-005404/18/2025
The future potential of an opposed-piston two-stroke (OP2S) engine has attracted the attention of researchers worldwide as it offers a high thermal efficiency and power-to-weight ratio with a simple engine configuration. This engine can be used with low-carbon fuels and hydrogen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the two-stroke operation has always been limited by its low scavenging efficiency and short-circuit of fresh charge. The current work is focused on optimizing scavenging efficiency and short-circuit in a small 200 cc single-cylinder OP2S SI engine using 3-D computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations. The effect of four parameters, namely, area of intake ports, area of exhaust ports, and angular orientations of intake ports (swirl and tilt) on scavenging efficiency and short-circuit, has been assessed and optimized. A Latin-hypercube based Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology is used to sample the design space spanning over a range of four parameters. A response
Singh, Saurabh, Boggavarapu, Prasad, Himabindu, M., Ravikrishna, R.V.
Techniques and Analysis Methods Used in Development of 13.4kW Horizontal Water-Cooled Diesel Engine2024-32-011604/18/2025
Horizontal water-cooled diesel engines are single-cylinder engines equipped with all the necessary components for operation such as a fuel tank and a radiator. Due to their versatility, there are used in a wide range of applications in Asia, Africa, South America, etc. It is necessary to comply with strengthened emissions regulations year by year in countries where environmental awareness is increasing such as China, India, etc. We have developed a new compact and high-power 13.4kW(18HP) engine which meets these needs. We realized a high-power density by using our unique expertise to maintain an engine size and increase a displacement. In addition, by optimizing a layout of crankcase ribs through structural analysis, we have achieved a maximum bore and “Reduction of the weight of the crankcase and lubricating oil consumption (LOC), and reduction of friction with narrow-width low-tangential load piston rings”. Furthermore, by designing an intake port using 3D CFD, we have optimized a
Shiomi, Kenta, Hosoya, Ryosuke, Komai, Yoshinobu, Takashima, Yusuke, Kitamura, Takahiro, Fujiwara, Tsukasa, Suematsu, Kosuke
Experimental Study of Port Water Injection System on Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Performance and Exhaust Emission2024-32-002504/18/2025
Vehicle emission standards have become more and more stringent and have driven the development of advanced engine design with low-cost emission control technologies. For small diesel engine which is used in three-wheel (3W) passenger and load carrying vehicles, it was major task to improve lower engine rpm torque and performance to comply with stringent exhaust emissions standard as well, especially for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions. Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standards for three-wheel vehicles was implemented from April 2020 onwards in India. Water injection technology has proven advantageous for low-cost solution with Mechanical fuel injection system on small diesel engines, Intake port water injection is the easiest method to introduce water to engine cylinder, which calls for minimal modification of existing engine structure. In the present study 435cc naturally aspirated DI Diesel engine used for three-wheel vehicle was explored by adding water
Syed, Kaleemuddin, Chaudhari, Sandip, Khairnar, Girish, Katariya, Rahul, Jagtap, Pranjal, Bhoite, Vikram
A DEM-FEM Coupled Analysis of Ultrasonic Shot Peening Dynamics and Surface Modification Parameters in Aluminum Alloys2025-01-823904/01/2025
The significant mechanical features of aluminum alloy, including cost-effectiveness, lightweight, durability, high reliability, and easy maintenance, have made it an essential component of the automobile industry. Automobile parts including fuel tanks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, brake elements, and engine blocks are made of aluminum alloy. The primary causes of its engineering failure are fatigue and fracture. Aluminum alloys' fatigue resistance is frequently increased by surface strengthening methods like ultrasonic shot peening (USP). This article discusses the shot peening dynamics analysis and the influence of ultrasonic shot peening parameters on material surface modification using the DEM-FEM coupling method. Firstly, the projectile motion characteristics under different processes are simulated and analyzed by EDEM. The projectile dynamics characteristics are imported into Ansys software to realize DEM-FEM coupling analysis, and the surface modification characteristics of
Adeel, Muhammad, Azeem, Naqash, Xue, Hongqian, Hussain, Muzammil
Innovative Use of Basic Technologies for a High-Efficiency, Low-Cost Small Displacement Gasoline Engine2025-01-839204/01/2025
India, with its low per capita income vast population and growing middle class, represents a significant market for low-cost, fuel-efficient automobiles. As the largest two-wheeler market globally, a transition to four-wheelers is underway, further driving the demand for affordable vehicles. This necessitates the design and development of low-priced vehicles equipped with efficient and economical powertrains. Globally, stringent regulations like Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycles (WLTC), and Real Driving Emissions (RDE) are pushing manufacturers to develop fuel-efficient vehicles. India has also adopted similar regulations, including CAFE2 and Bharat Stage 6-Phase 2 (BS6-2), to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. These regulations, coupled with the growing demand for affordable vehicles, have spurred innovation in engine technology. In response to these challenges, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has consistently focused on
Singh, Amandeep, Singh, Jaspreet, Jalan, Ankit, Kumar, Narinder
Intake Manifold Parametric Study to Optimize the Design for Acoustics using DFSS Approach2025-01-865104/01/2025
Noise pollution is a significant concern for global automotive industries which propels engineers to evolve new methods to meet passenger comfort and regulatory requirements. The primary purpose of an intake manifold in an automotive vehicle is to allow the passage of clean air for combustion and reduce the noise generated due to engine pulsations. This work proposes a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) approach to optimize the intake manifold for better acoustic performance without compromising performance for a 3.6 L four-stroke engine for a Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Conventionally, intake manifold design has been an iterative process. It involves repetitive testing to arrive at an optimum design. The intake manifold must be designed for better acoustics and engine performance, complicating the design process even more. The DFSS approach has input, output, control, and noise factors. Air-borne noise coming from the engine at different speeds is the input, and the throttle body
Dixit, Manish
Correlation Study of Low-Frequency Engine Order Noise Prediction at Compressor Inlet for a PHEV and Resonator Tuning2025-01-864304/01/2025
Sound pollution has become one of the major environmental concerns for the global automotive industry. Air Induction System (AIS) plays an important role in engine performance and vehicle noise. An ideal design of AIS provides debris-free air for combustion and reduces the engine noise that is heard while snorkeling. This work aims to correlate low-frequency engine order noise prediction at the compressor inlet and snorkel inlet for a 2.0L I4 turbo engine of a Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) for better acoustic performance without compromising on engine performance. 1D simulation software GT-POWER, Simcenter 3D, and Hypermesh are used for this work. Transmission loss (TL) results with respect to the frequency of the air-box with ducts and intake manifold with charge air cooler are plotted from 0 to 1000 Hz. The air intake system TL results show a good correlation between 3D and 1D till 600 Hz. Compressor and snorkel noise simulation results, especially the firing order and its harmonic
Dixit, Manish
An Integrated Material Science Approach to Evaluate the Viability of Ethoxy Ethane and Rubber Seed (Heavea Brasiliensis) Biodiesel as Sustainable Fuel for Compression Ignition Engines2025-28-013002/07/2025
The primary issues in using pure vegetable oils for internal combustion engines are their high soot output and reduced thermal efficiency. Therefore in the present investigation, a Heavea Brasiliensis biodiesel (HBB) is used as a carbon source of fuel and ethoxy ethane as a combustion accelerator on a compression ignition (CI) engine. In this investigation, an only one cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled DI diesel engine with a rated output of 4.4 kW at 1500 rpm was utilized. Whereas heavea brasiliensis biodiesel was delivered straightly into the cylinder at almost close to the end of compression stroke and ethoxy ethane was sprayed instantly in the intake manifold in the event of intake stroke. At various loads, the parameter of ethoxy ethane volume rate were optimised. To minimise exhaust emissions, an air plasma spray technology was employed to cover the engine combustion chamber with a thermal barrier coating. Because of its adaptability for high-temperature applications, YSZ (Yttria
Sagaya Raj, Gnana, Natarajan, Manikandan, Pasupuleti, Thejasree
Experimental Study on the Effects of Ammonia Energy Substitution Rate on Combustion and Emission Performance in a Hydrogen Engine2025-01-710501/31/2025
To advance the application of zero-carbon ammonia fuel, this paper presents an experimental investigation on the potential of ammonia substitution using a 2.0L ammonia-hydrogen engine, where ammonia is injected into the intake port and hydrogen is directly injected into the cylinder. The study examines the effects of ammonia substitution rate under various load conditions on engine combustion and emission performance. Results indicate that the maximum ammonia energy substitution rate reached 98%, and within the stable combustion boundary, the mass fraction of unburned ammonia was less than 3%. The ammonia energy substitution ratio increased with load, and ammonia addition significantly suppressed pre-ignition and knocking. As ammonia content increased, ignition timing advanced, combustion duration extended, ignition delay prolonged, COV increased, peak cylinder pressure, and pressure rise rate decreased, with a corresponding decrease in peak heat release rate. Compared to a pure
Wu, Weilong, Xie, Fangxi, Chen, Hong, Du, Jiakun, Li, Yong
The Influence of Excess Air Ratio on NOx Emissions of Turbocharged Direct Injection Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines2025-01-709401/31/2025
Direct injection in the cylinder of a hydrogen internal combustion engine results in increasing NOx emissions in high-temperature oxygen rich environments. To explore the effect of excess air ratio λ on the NOx emissions of a direct injection hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine (HICE), a CFD simulation model was built based on a turbocharged direct injection hydrogen internal combustion engine using Converge software, and investigates the impact of lean burn on the NOx emissions. The simulation results show that increasing the excess air ratio λ can lower the in-cylinder mean temperature and effectively reduce the generation of NOx. The maximum temperature difference between λ=2.1 and λ=2.7 is 400K when engine speed is 4500 r/min. As the engine speed increases, under the same condition of λ, different loads at different speeds result in differences in the reaction temperature inside the cylinder, with higher temperatures at high speeds, so both the cylinder temperature and NOx
Peng, Tianyu, Luo, Qinghe, Tang, Hongyang
Effects of Injection Parameters On the Evaporation, Mixing, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Spark Ignition Methanol Engine2025-01-711901/31/2025
The combustion performance test under different injection parameters was carried out on an inline 6-cylinder spark-ignition (SI) methanol engine, and the influence mechanism of injection parameters on methanol evaporation, mixing, combustion and emission was revealed through simulation. The results indicate that compared to the low-flow nozzle scheme (14*D0.26), when adopting the high-flow nozzle scheme (16*D0.30), the injection duration is shorter. The evaporation rate of methanol in the intake port is increased, the amount of methanol droplets and wall-attached liquid film in the cylinder is reduced, and the temperature in the cylinder is elevated. Moreover, the changes are more significant under high-load operating conditions. The change in the methanol charge rate during the intake process leads to a slightly higher inhomogeneity of the in-cylinder mixture. The relatively high temperature in the cylinder and the appropriate increase in the mixture concentration on the exhaust side
Zhang, Zhi, Liu, Haifeng, Li, Yongzhi, Chang, Weide, Shu, Zanqiao, Ju, Chengyuan, Ratlamwala, Tahir Abdul Hussain, Yao, Mingfa
Evaluation of Waste Transformer Oil Biodiesel Blend with n-Heptane Additives for Engine Performance under Variable Injection Pressure and Timing2024-01-522312/10/2024
This study examines performance metrics and emission profiles of Kirloskar TV1 CI engine fuelled with blend containing waste transformer oil (WTO) biodiesel (40%), n-Heptane (10%), and diesel (50%) by volume (referred to as WTO40H10D50), with additional 10 lpm of hydrogen induction in the intake manifold. Effects of varied injection of fuel timing (19°, 21°, and 23°bTDC) and injection pressure (170, 210, and 240 bar) of WTO40H10D50 on diesel engine were analyzed at 100% engine loading condition. The findings indicate that an injection timing of 23°bTDC and an IP of 240 bar yield the highest BTE and lowest BSEC, suggesting optimal energy conversion efficiency. The influence of inducted H2 resulted in the lowest smoke opacity and HC emissions, demonstrating more complete and cleaner combustion. The results indicate at 23° bTDC of injection timing and 240 bar injection pressure produced best overall performance, with highest brake thermal efficiency and the lowest brake specific energy
Veeraraghavan, Sakthimurugan, Palani, Kumaran, De Poures, Melvin Victor, Madhu, S.
Performance Enhancement through Air Intake Restrictor Tuning by Fluid Flow Analysis for Formula Vehicle2024-01-520212/10/2024
SAE Formula Student Car Organization mandates the installation of a 20mm diameter restrictor between the throttle body and the engine inlet. The primary objective of this restrictor is to regulate and reduce the mass flow of air into the engine inlet. To achieve this, a venture nozzle has been selected as the ideal component, to decrease air pressure while simultaneously increasing velocity within the intake manifold. This research project focuses on optimizing the restrictor by strategically adjusting the convergent and diverging angles. To enhance the restrictor's efficiency, a comprehensive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis was conducted, exploring a wide range of convergent angles from 12° to 24° and divergent angles spanning from 4° to 8°. The analysis was performed using CFD Fluent within the ANSYS Workbench platform. Following an extensive series of CFD simulations, the optimal angle combination was found to be a converging angle of 20° combined with a divergent angle
Sathishkumar, A., Soundararajan, R., Ram Kumar, S. K., Mahi Kaarthik, G., Raj Vigneshwar, R., Feroz Ali, L.
New 1.5-Liter Hybrid Engine Development with High Brake Thermal Efficiency2024-01-510711/29/2024
The hybrid engines produced by most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been modified to fit within the framework of conventional engine designs. Recently, Geely has introduced a new 1.5-liter (1.5L) inline four-cylinder (I4) TGDI engine, specifically designed to meet the requirements of its innovative, efficient, and intelligent hybrid powertrain architecture. This engine achieves an impressive brake thermal efficiency (BTE) of 44%, as well as high specific torque at 153 Nm/L and high specific power at 67 kW/L. To attain this superior performance, the following technical strategies were implemented: a high compression ratio, the robust Miller cycle, an extended piston stroke-to-bore ratio, an intake port optimized for high tumble, cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and an advanced high-energy ignition system. Among these, the middle four strategies, in conjunction with piston cooling jets and enhanced exhaust-side cooling, all contribute to improved in-cylinder
Li, Qiang, Liu, Yang, Zhang, Peiyi, Yan, Pingtao, Li, Hongzhou, Zhu, Yunfeng, Ji, Yan, Li, Minggui, Cui, Boyue
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