Self-Cleaning Oil Bath Engine Intake Filter for Locomotive Applications

1968 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
R. W. Sexton ◽  
J. K. Sparrow
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Performance Standards ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Air Cleaning ◽  
The North ◽  
Locomotive Engine ◽  
Self Cleaning

The self-cleaning oil bath air filter has been used for over 30 years for filtering intake air for large, stationary diesel engines. It has proven successful under all types of operating conditions, from the hot, sandy climate of the Southwest to the subfreezing temperatures in the North. Only recently has it been adapted successfully to locomotive applications. Previous performance standards required of locomotive engine air filters did not require the high filtering performance of this type of filter. Only since the introduction of the high horsepower diesel locomotives, where air filter standards have been considerably increased beyond the abilities of conventional locomotive filters, has the self-cleaning principle of good oil bath filtration become feasible. The purpose of this paper is to show how, through design, testing, and applications, this type of oil bath principle can be adapted to meet the critical air-cleaning needs of today’s modern locomotive engines.

scholarly journals Modeling working processes of self-regenerating filters functioning in lubricating systems of ship diesels

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Gennadiy Petrovich Kicha ◽  
Sergey Petrovich Boyko ◽  
Paul Petrovich Kicha
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Fuel Quality ◽  
Hydrodynamic Modes ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Working Processes

The article highlights the urgency of the research of working processes of a self-cleaning filter designed to purify the engine oil in the internal combustion engines. There was carried out experimental modeling of countercurrent regeneration of self-cleaning filters used in fuel preparation and diesel lubrication systems on ships. The layout of the unit for modeling the working processes of self-regenerating filters includes a service tank, a hydraulic motor with a stirrer, a pump, a hydraulic cylinder, a receiver of compressed air, a waste tank, a filtering element, shut-off and pneumatic control equipment, a pollution gauge, a temperature sensor, and other elements. A planning matrix is formed, and the experiment results on evaluating the efficiency of the self-regenerating filters are illustrated. The main factors of the regeneration coefficient are considered. There are presented the dependencies of evaluating the process effectiveness and predicting the life of filters between dry cleanings. The methods of calculating the regeneration parameters of automated filters based on the SRF-60 and SRFD-120 modules have been presented, which allows choosing the hydrodynamic modes and backwash time of filter elements taking into account the operating conditions of oil filters. The influence of the filtering process regeneration efficiency identified by the specific intensity of the removal of the dispersed phase from the oil, hydrodynamics (Reynolds number) and the relative backwash time, the adhesive properties of sludge, the filter design, and dispersion of the pollution are analyzed. The evidence of the validation of the calculated experimental dependences obtained from the laboratory tests of the filter model and their compliance with the results of field tests of self-cleaning filters on ships are presented. The possibility of calculating and adjusting the off-line operation of the self-cleaning filter in the lubrication systems of marine diesel engines is presented subject to diesel forcing, fuel quality and lubricants used, oil aging, additives wear and contamination by coarse-grained mechanical impurities.

Crankcase Blowby Characterization From an EMD 16-645-E Locomotive Diesel Engine

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven G. Fritz ◽  
Adam Schumann ◽  
Brian Smith
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Diesel Locomotive ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Locomotive Engine ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Locomotive Diesel ◽  
Exhaust Particulate

This paper documents results from an experimental study performed to determine the contribution of crankcase blowby to exhaust particulate matter (PM) emissions from an EMD 16-645-E, roots-blown, 1,500 kW, diesel locomotive engine. The EMD 16-645-E roots-blown engine is equipped with a closed crankcase system, where blowby is routed through an inertial separator and then into the intake air system, downstream of the intake air filters, but upstream of the roots blowers. This paper describes the system used to quantify the blowby flow rate, the blowby PM concentration (mg/m3), and the PM mass flow rate (g/hr) that is returned to the engine intake air. Since crankcase blowby is drawn from the crankcase and into the intake air due to the vacuum created by the intake air filter restriction, a series of experiments were also performed to document blowby flow rates as a function of intake air filter restriction. Blowby PM measurements were also taken upstream and downstream of the inertial separator that is used to remove some of the larger blowby aerosol particles. These data were then used to calculate the filtration efficiency of the inertial blowby separator. The crankcase blowby PM emissions are compared to the engine-out exhaust PM emissions. Results from this study indicate that for the EMD 16-645-E locomotive diesel engine tested, crankcase blowby represents less than 2 percent of the total exhaust PM emissions.

scholarly journals Problems of selecting filter partition in passenger car engine intake air filters

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Dziubak ◽  
Leszek Bąkała
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Air Stream ◽  
Filtration Area

The aim of this study was to verify the criteria for selecting pleated filter partitions used in passenger car engine filters. The paper presents the problem of optimizing pleated air filters in the dir ection of minimizing pressure drop, which is the source of engine energy losses. Two criteria for selection of a paper filter partition for specific operating conditions of the filter and the engine are presented: criterion of permissible separation speed and criterion of permissible pressure drop. The actual filtration area of 44 paper pleated filter elements used in passenger cars and the air stream flowing through the filter were determined, which made it possible to calculate separation speed. In 62% of the analyzed filter inserts, the calculated separation speeds are within the speed range recommended by the constructors, Fmax = 0,06-0,12 m/s. Exceeding permissible separation speed Fmax = 0,12 m/s was found mainly in supercharged engines. Negative effects of engine operation with an air filter with too small separation area are presented, in the form of increased pressure drop and energy loss of the engine as well as shorter car mileage to reach permissible pressure drop.

Anodic voltammetry of pyrazolone derivatives with the help of the self-cleaning rotating electrode

1987 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesselin C. Noninski ◽  
Emanuel B. Sobowale
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Good Reproducibility ◽  
Rotating Electrode ◽  
Pyrazolone Derivatives ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Anodic Voltammetry

Nine pyrazolone derivatives have been studied by anodic voltammetry using gold self-cleaning rotating electrode (SRE). Voltamograms of good reproducibility are presented. On the basis of voltammetric data a mechanism is proposed for the electrochemical oxidation of sodium 1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-(N-methylamino)pyrazol-5-one-N-methansulphonate and 1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-(dimethylamino)pyrazol-5-one in protic medium.

scholarly journals Air filtration improvement of konjac glucomannan-based aerogel air filters through physical structure design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Qian ◽  
Ying Fang ◽  
Kao Wu ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Air Filtration ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Purification Time

Abstract This study presents two methods to improve the air filtration performance of konjac glucomannan (KGM)-based aerogel air filters through physical structure design by changing the pore-size distribution and the surface area, using an air purifier. Results indicated that KGM-based aerogels had a comparable filtration effect with the commercial air filter with a longer purification time. This purification time could be shortened by over 50%, by changing the pore-size distribution from large size to small size or increase the surface area with the fold structure. This should boost the development of polysaccharide-based aerogel used as the air filter.

scholarly journals The Spread of the COVID-19 Outbreak in Brazil: An Overview by Kohonen Self-Organizing Map Networks

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Diego Galvan ◽  
Luciane Effting ◽  
Hágata Cremasco ◽  
Carlos Adam Conte-Junior
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Self Organizing Map ◽  
Virus Spread ◽  
Self Organizing Maps ◽  
The North ◽  
Som Clustering ◽  
Unsupervised Neural Networks ◽  
Mining Tools ◽  
Temporal Spread ◽  
Self Organizing

Background and objective: In the current pandemic scenario, data mining tools are fundamental to evaluate the measures adopted to contain the spread of COVID-19. In this study, unsupervised neural networks of the Self-Organizing Maps (SOM) type were used to assess the spatial and temporal spread of COVID-19 in Brazil, according to the number of cases and deaths in regions, states, and cities. Materials and methods: The SOM applied in this context does not evaluate which measures applied have helped contain the spread of the disease, but these datasets represent the repercussions of the country’s measures, which were implemented to contain the virus’ spread. Results: This approach demonstrated that the spread of the disease in Brazil does not have a standard behavior, changing according to the region, state, or city. The analyses showed that cities and states in the north and northeast regions of the country were the most affected by the disease, with the highest number of cases and deaths registered per 100,000 inhabitants. Conclusions: The SOM clustering was able to spatially group cities, states, and regions according to their coronavirus cases, with similar behavior. Thus, it is possible to benefit from the use of similar strategies to deal with the virus’ spread in these cities, states, and regions.

scholarly journals Eco-Friendly Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Nanofiber-Based Air Filter for Effectively Capturing Particulate Matter

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 3831
Author(s):  
Han-Jung Kim ◽  
Dong-In Choi ◽  
Sang-Keun Sung ◽  
Su-Han Lee ◽  
Sang-Jin Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Quality Factor ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Filter Surface

Due to the increasing use of polypropylene-based nonwoven dust masks and air filters, environmental problems that occur due to the plastic pollution resulting from the disposal of these materials have also increased. Hence, an eco-friendly air filter based on PVA nanofibers (NFs) was fabricated by electrospinning on a nonwoven fabric, and its performance was evaluated as a filter capable of blocking or capturing particulate matter. The quality factor of the optimized PVA NF-based air filter was found to be 0.010606 Pa−1, which is lower than that of a HEPA filter (0.015394 Pa−1), but higher than that of a cabin air filter (0.010517 Pa−1) and a dust mask (0.009102 Pa−1). The contamination level of the PVA NF-based filter was analyzed by optical and structural analyses of the filter surface. Finally, the filter was soaked in water to selectively remove the contaminated PVA NF layer, and the remaining nonwoven fabric was able to be reused to make the filter.

scholarly journals Study on the self-cleaning and thermal reducing abilities of TiO2 coated clay roof tile

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maulida Rahayu ◽  
Sujito ◽  
Edy Wibowo ◽  
S. Sutisna
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Roof Tile ◽  
Self Cleaning

scholarly journals Self-Cleaning Polyester Fabric Prepared with TiOF2 and Hexadecyltrimethoxysilane

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 387
Author(s):  
Euigyung Jeong ◽  
Heeju Woo ◽  
Yejin Moon ◽  
Dong Yun Lee ◽  
Minjung Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Polyester Fabric ◽  
Anatase Tio2 ◽  
The Self ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Direct Fluorination ◽  
Tomato Ketchup ◽  
Self Cleaning

In this study, self-cleaning polyester (PET) fabrics were prepared using TiOF2 and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane(HDS) treatment. TiOF2 was synthesized via direct fluorination of a precursor TiO2 at various reaction temperatures. The prepared PET fabrics had superior photocatalytic self-cleaning properties compared with anatase TiO2/HDS-treated PET fabrics under UV and sunlight with 98% decomposition of methylene blue. TiOF2/HDS-treated PET fabrics also had superior superhydrophobic self-cleaning properties compared with anatase TiO2/HDS-treated PET fabrics with a 161° water contact angle and 6° roll-off angle. After the self-cleaning tests of the non-dyed TiOF2/HDS-treated PET fabrics, we prepared dyed TiOF2/HDS-treated PET fabrics to test practical aspects of the treatment method. These PET fabrics were barely stained by tomato ketchup; even when stained, they could be self-cleaned within 4 h. These results suggest that practical self-cleaning PET fabrics with superhydrophobicity and photocatalytic degradation could be prepared using TiOF2/HDS-treatment.

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