Browse Topic: Combustion and combustion processes
This paper presents transient, complex, moving mesh, 3-D CFD analysis of an intebrake lubrication oil circuit for predicting flow performance. Intebrake is a mechanism for improving braking performance during over speeding conditions. The mechanism briefly opens the exhaust valve at the end of a compression stroke with a small valve lift and releases the compressed gases, thereby helping in quick application of the brake. There is no fueling during the process and hence, no combustion induced pressure rise which helps in quick application of the brake. During the intebrake operation, opening of the exhaust valve is achieved by using a complex lube oil circuit inside the exhaust rocker lever. The intebrake lube oil circuit consists of various spring-operated valves with micro-sized clearances, high oil pressure generation up to ~ 250 bar, 3-D movement of the mechanism components, and it is a transient operation. The 3-D movement consists of simultaneous rotational and translational
A glow plug is generally used to assist the starting of diesel engines in cold weather condition. Low ambient temperature makes the starting of diesel engine difficult because the engine block acts as a heat sink by absorbing the heat of compression. Hence, the air-fuel mixture at the combustion chamber is not capable of self-ignition based on air compression only. Diesel engines do not need any starting aid in general but in such scenarios, glow plug ensures reliable starting in all weather conditions. Glow plug is actually a heating device with high electrical resistance, which heats up rapidly when electrified. The high surface temperature of glow plug generates a heat flux and helps in igniting the fuel even when the engine is insufficiently hot for normal operation. Durability concerns have been observed in ceramic glow plugs during testing phases because of crack formation. Root cause analysis is performed in this study to understand the probable reasons behind cracking of the
Designing engine components poses significant challenges due to the long simulation times required to model complex thermal and mechanical loads, such as high-pressure forces, vibration, and fatigue. Accurate simulations are critical for ensuring component reliability and durability, but they are computationally intensive, leading to prolonged development timelines. In the fast-paced automotive industry, where meeting tight deadlines is essential, lengthy simulation processes create bottlenecks that hinder achieving optimal design outcomes on time. To address this, we utilize a Modified Extensible Lattice Sequence (MELS) approach combined with Design of Experiments (DOE). MELS generates low-discrepancy, space-filling sequences that ensure uniform coverage across the design space, minimizing clusters and gaps in experimental designs. This tool streamlines the simulation process, enabling engineers to explore broader design parameters and optimize components efficiently. By forecasting
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