Computational Analysis in Test Cell Design With Application in Emissions Control

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Lee ◽  
Ligong Yang ◽  
Caner Demirdogen
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Test Cell ◽  
Cell Design ◽  
Engine Design ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Test Cells ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools have been widely used in the design of automotive components and systems. Methods, procedures and measurables for analyses involving Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components are well-defined and well developed. Comparatively, significantly less attention has been paid to the design and analysis of test cells. Better designed test cells will lead to increased test cell availability and thus also increases engine performance test opportunities. This trend was observed in Cummins Inc. where CAE-guided test cell designs improved test-cell availability and rate of engine development. Here, improved conversion efficiencies in test cell Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) modules were predicted using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools, and validated against data collected from the test cells. The resultant improvements resulted in dramatic increases in test cell up-time. This paper documents how CAE tools commonly used in engine design were successfully expanded to aid the design of Cummins Inc. test cells. It presents the CFD methods that were used in this analysis, compares CFD predictions to actual conversion efficiencies in the SCR module, and also proposes a set of analysis tasks and methods that can be applied to improve test cell design and performance in the future.

An Investigation on Performance of an Asymmetric Twin-Scroll Turbine With a Small Scroll Bypass Wastegate for a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianjiao Jin ◽  
Jianfeng Pan ◽  
Zhigang Lu ◽  
Qingrui Wu ◽  
Lizhong Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Engine Performance ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Turbine Efficiency ◽  
Flow Parameters ◽  
Matching Process ◽  
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Heavy Duty Diesel ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Prediction Efficiency

Abstract In this paper, a novel one-dimensional matching method of an asymmetric twin-scroll turbine (ATST) with a small scroll bypass wastegate is initially presented for energy improvement. The developed method presents further insights into efficiency prediction of the ATST and the small scroll exhaust bypass in the matching process of model characterization. The efficiency of the small and large scroll turbines was approximately assessed with two times flow parameters of the small and large scroll turbines, respectively, as well as according to turbine efficiency prediction curves. Subsequently, given the matching results of a 9-L engine, a targeted ATST was developed; its effectiveness was verified by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the performance tests of a turbine and an engine. As revealed from the results, the prediction efficiency of the ATST well complies with that of the numerical calculation and performance tests of turbines and engines. Compared with the common large scroll exhaust bypass wastegate, the small one exhibits better engine performance and can save nearly 0.5–1.5% fuel consumption at middle and high engine speeds. Moreover, the reasons of which were explored for better understanding of the mechanism accordingly.

Advanced Test Cell Diagnostics for Gas Turbine Engines (USAF Automated Jet Engine Test Strategy – AJETS)

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Roemer ◽  
Gregory J. Kacprzynski ◽  
Michael Schoeller ◽  
Ron Howe ◽  
Richard Friend
Keyword(s):  
Anomaly Detection ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Test Cell ◽  
Engine Test ◽  
Jet Engine ◽  
Test Strategy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Test Cells ◽  
And Performance

Improved test cell diagnostics capable of detecting and classifying engine mechanical and performance faults as well as instrumentation problems is critical to reducing engine operating and maintenance costs while optimizing test cell effectiveness. Proven anomaly detection and fault classification techniques utilizing engine Gas Path Analysis (GPA) and statistical/empirical models of structural and performance related engine areas can now be implemented for real-time and post-test diagnostic assessments. Integration and implementation of these proven technologies into existing USAF engine test cells presents a great opportunity to significantly improve existing engine test cell capabilities to better meet today’s challenges. A suite of advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting tools have recently been developed and implemented for gas turbine engine test cells as part of the Automated Jet Engine Test Strategy (AJETS) program. AJETS is an innovative USAF program for improving existing engine test cells by providing more efficient and advanced monitoring, diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities. This paper describes the basic design features of the AJETS system; including the associated data network, sensor validation and anomaly detection/diagnostic software that was implemented in both a real-time and post-test analysis mode. These advanced design features of AJETS are currently being evaluated and advanced utilizing data from TF39 test cell installations at Travis AFB and Dover AFB.

scholarly journals Analisis Teknik dan Uji Kinerja Mesin Peniris Minyak (Spinner) (Technical Analysis and Test Performance of Oil Spinner Machine)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Wahyu K Sugandi ◽  
Ade Moetangad Kramadibrata ◽  
Fetriyuna Fetriyuna ◽  
Yoga Prabowo
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Technical Specification ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Technical Analysis ◽  
Bearing Life ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Main Components

Technical specification of the spinner at the Pilot Plant of FTIP Unpad was needed to be reviewed through technical analysis and performance test. Experimental Design method of the research was carried out by on the spot observations, measurements, and recalculating machine main components. Results obtained from technical analysis showed that the machine required a driven power of 216 W, one single belt, a minimum shaft diameter of 16 mm, as well as a pin diameter at the main roller and at the pulley of 5,46 mm and 6 mm, respectively. It had a deflection torsion of 0,0460 a critical shaft speed of 1338 RPM, a bearing life of 3.227.817,96 hours, a frame deflection of 0,24 mm, and a frame welding load of 503,74 N. Sofar, the machine has fulfilled its technical feasibility. While the results of performance tests showed that the best taste sensation of the crackers was termed at an engine speed of 650 rpm at an actual capacity of 3.6 kg/h and at a power of 120 W, a specific spin energy of 120 kJ/kg, a spin yield of 97.38 %, an engine efficiency of 65.60 %, an engine performance index of 0.95 at a level of noissiness of 86.86 dBA. The data has fulfilled the performance requirement, but due to its vibration frequency of 21.44 mm/s – which was dangerous, improvements related to it had to be done. Keywords: technical analysis, oil spinner, performance test ABSTRAK Spesifikasi teknis mesin peniris minyak (spinner) di laboratorium Pilot Plant FTIP UNPAD perlu dikaji-ulang melalui analisis teknik dan uji kinerja. Metode analisis deskriptif dalam penelitian ini dilakukan melalui pengukuran, pengamatan dan  perhitungan terhadap komponen-komponen utama mesin. Hasil analisis teknik menunjukkan bahwa untuk mengoperasikan mesin ini dibutuhkan daya penggerak 216 Watt, satu sabuk, diameter poros minimum 16 mm, defleksi puntiran 0,0460, putaran kritis poros 1338 RPM, diameter pin pada motor penggerak 5,46 mm, diameter pin pada roll utama dan diameter puli 6 mm. Sementara umur bantalan 3.227 jam, lendutan rangka 0,24 mm, dan beban las rangka 503,74 N. Secara teknis mesin ini telah memenuhi kelayakan teknis. Hasil uji kinerja mesin menunjukkan bahwa sensasi rasa kerupuk terbaik diperoleh pada kecepatan putaran motor 650 RPM dengan kapasitas aktual 3,6 kg/jam pada daya 120 Watt, energi spesifik penirisan 120 kJ/kg, rendemen penirisan 97,376 %, efisiensi mesin 65,60 %, indeks performansi mesin 0,95, dan tingkat kebisingan 86,86 dBA. Data ini telah memenuhi spesifikasi kinerjanya. Namun dengan frekuensi getaran 21,44 mm/s (berbahaya). Perbaikan teknis terkait masalah ini masih perlu dilakukan. Kata kunci: analisis teknik, mesin peniris minyak, uji kinerja

Design and Developement of a Microjet Engine Indoor Test Cell

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Alihosseini ◽  
M. Boroomand ◽  
A. M. Tousi ◽  
A. Horoufi
Keyword(s):  
Influence Factors ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Test Cell ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Successful Testing ◽  
Adverse Environmental Conditions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right ◽  
Design And Construction

Following design and construction of a prototype of an engine such as a microjet engine, the engine is placed in a test cell, and is tested by special instruments until the desired engine performance is achieved. The aim is to determine all of the engine components’ performance parameters. Successful testing, acquiring the right data and subsequent processing and analysis can be useful and effective in design, optimization and maintenance of such engines. This paper describes the process of design and construction of microjet engine indoor test cell at Amirkabir University of Technology and performance testing of a microjet engine. This project has been conducted after testing the engine at outdoor test cell. The fact of bringing the engine in an enclosed test bed has effects on engine’s performance especially on the engine’s thrust. Therefore, the aerodynamic design of the test cell is conducted in a way to provide uniform airflow for the engine, have less proneness to test cell influence factors and reduces the adverse environmental conditions on engine’s performance during the process of testing. The phase of construction of the indoor test cell followed after designing phase is presented. On the other hand, the choice of instrumentation and the way it is arranged is discussed. Finally, the process of testing the engine and gathering data is described and results from the first tests conducted on the finished facility are presented.

LPG/Gasoline Dual-Fuel Engine Design and Investigation about its Performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 333-335 ◽  
pp. 2025-2029
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Sheng Ji Liu ◽  
Xin Kuang ◽  
Jian Sun
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Pressure Curve ◽  
Engine Design ◽  
Crank Angle ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Epa

In order to burning LPG and gasoline and dual fueled (LPG and gasoline) in the same engine, a new multi-function engine was refitted and designed based on 188F gasoline, mutative effects on the power and emission performance when burning those three kind fuel were investigated by the engine operated with the US EPA Phase-Ⅱ. Three schemes for the carburetor throat were designed. Balanced of the power and economy performance, when the diameter of the carburetor throat is 23mm, the performance was the best. By carrying engine performance test and the combustion process analysis, the results showed that: when the throttle was full opened, the power of burning only gasoline was 7.97kW, 0.5 kW and 0.28kW higher than burning LPG and dual –fuel. Burning gasoline pressure curve with the crank Angle siege area is the largest. As the emission test shows, when separately burning LPG and gasoline and dual fueled, the tendency of the excess air coefficient and the emission characteristics with the load change are same. When using LPG and dual-fuel, compared with burning gasoline, HC and NOx emission were reduced.

scholarly journals Study on Emission and Performance of Diesel Engine Using Castor Biodiesel

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Abu Saleh Ahmed ◽  
Aminul Islam ◽  
Sidek Abdul Aziz ◽  
Low Chyi Xian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Specific Fuel Consumption ◽  
Smoke Emission ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Biodiesel Blend ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Emission And Performance

This paper presents the result of investigations carried out in studying the emission and performance of diesel engine using the castor biodiesel and its blend with diesel from 0% to 40% by volume. The acid-based catalyzed transesterification system was used to produce castor biodiesel and the highest yield of 82.5% was obtained under the optimized condition. The FTIR spectrum of castor biodiesel indicates the presence of C=O and C–O functional groups, which is due to the ester compound in biodiesel. The smoke emission test revealed that B40 (biodiesel blend with 40% biodiesel and 60% diesel) had the least black smoke compared to the conventional diesel. Diesel engine performance test indicated that the specific fuel consumption of biodiesel blend was increased sufficiently when the blending ratio was optimized. Thus, the reduction in exhaust emissions and reduction in brake-specific fuel consumption made the blends of caster seed oil (B20) a suitable alternative fuel for diesel and could help in controlling air pollution.

scholarly journals Modification and Performance Test of Prototype I Washer Machine

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1086-1090
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Design Activity ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Engine Vibration ◽  
Routine Design ◽  
New Construction ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Power Needs

The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatara L.) is one of the world’s important tubers with a production of more than 133 million ton. In 2019, the Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery designed a Prototype I Washer The machine is not optimal, reaching 67.13%, and it needs to be modified because the skin of the sweet potato is cleaned and exfoliated so that it can reduce the quality of the sweet potato. The method used in this research is engineering, which is a non-routine design activity with new construction of process and product. Base on Matlab program, the result of the modification research and performance tests, is by using the prototipe I washer, the percentage of the level of cleanliness was 80.02%. Where with an increase 67.13% using the performance machine. Based on the evaluation of technical feasibility and engine performance tests, it is found that the propulsion power needs 1 HP and the deflection of the frame is only 13.06 mm. The theoretical capacity of the engine is 231.68 kg.hour-1, the actual capacity is 100 kg.hour-1 with an efficiency of 44.39%, the noise level of 77 dB and the engine vibration of 13.43 m.s-1.

Direct Integration of Axial Turbomachinery Preliminary Aerodynamic Design Calculations in Engine Performance Component Models

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Kolias ◽  
Alexios Alexiou ◽  
Nikolaos Aretakis ◽  
Konstantinos Mathioudakis
Keyword(s):  
Axial Flow ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Design Calculation ◽  
Aerodynamic Design ◽  
Performance Modelling ◽  
Engine Design ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Design Calculations ◽  
Component Models

In the context of an engine design calculation, isentropic or polytropic efficiencies of turbomachinery components are assumed at the outset of the cycle analysis and their values are updated or validated following the aerodynamic design of the components. In the present paper, aerodynamic design calculations of axial-flow compressors and turbines are directly integrated into the corresponding performance component models. This creates a consistent, single-step preliminary design and performance modelling process using a relatively small number of physical and geometric inputs. The aerodynamic design for establishing a component’s overall efficiency is accomplished through a mean-line, stage-by-stage approach where the stagewise isentropic efficiency is calculated employing either loss or semi-empirical correlations. From this process, the stagewise flow annulus radii are also obtained and are used to axially size the component stages assuming the blade aspect ratio and axial gapping distributions. The component flowpath geometry is then produced by simply “stacking” axially the component stages. The developed method is validated against publicly available data for a high-pressure compressor and a low-pressure turbine. Finally, the effectiveness of the method is demonstrated by considering the multi-point design of a High Bypass Ratio Geared Turbofan Engine with bypass Variable Area Nozzle.

scholarly journals Effect of boosting system architecture and thermomechanical limits on diesel engine performance: Part-I—Steady-state operation

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 854-872
Author(s):  
José Galindo ◽  
Hector Climent ◽  
Olivier Varnier ◽  
Chaitanya Patil
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Efficiency Optimization ◽  
Engine Model ◽  
Steady State Operation ◽  
Base Engine ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Engine Development

Internal combustion engine developments are more focused on efficiency optimization and emission reduction for the upcoming future. To achieve these goals, technologies like downsizing and downspeeding are needed to be developed according to the requirement. These modifications on thermal engines are able to reduce fuel consumption and [Formula: see text] emission. However, implementation of these kind of technologies asks for right and efficient charging systems. This article consists of study of different boosting systems and architectures (single- and two-stage) with combination of different charging systems like superchargers and e-boosters. A parametric study is carried out with a zero-dimensional engine model to analyze and compare the effects of these different architectures on the same base engine. The impact of thermomechanical limits, turbo sizes and other engine development option characterizations are proposed to improve fuel consumption, maximum power and performance of the downsized/downspeeded diesel engines.

Numerical Simulation of Valve Timing and Size on a Compressed Air Engine Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 781-785
Author(s):  
Ye Jian Qian ◽  
Cheng Ji Zuo ◽  
Zhi Fang Chen ◽  
Hong Ming Xu ◽  
Miroslaw L. Wyszynski
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
System Model ◽  
Valve Timing ◽  
Engine Design ◽  
Engine System ◽  
Critical Requirement ◽  
And Performance

The compressed air engine is receiving increasingly worldwide attention because it takes advantage of renewable energy and has zero exhaust emissions. This paper presents a systematic study on valve timing and size of a prototype compressed air engine for optimizing its efficiency and performance. An in-house air engine system model has been developed using the FLOWMASTER platform. The simulated results show that the optimizing valve timings is probably the most critical requirement in the compressed air engine design process.

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