Turbocharger Speed Monitoring Based on Vibration Measurements for Diesel Engine Management

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giancarlo Chiatti ◽  
Ornella Chiavola ◽  
Fulvio Palmieri
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Feedback Signal ◽  
Small Water ◽  
Direct Measurements ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Combustion Monitoring ◽  
Engine Management

Abstract Demanding legislation on exhaust emissions and fuel consumption has led great attention to on board control algorithms able to optimize the combustion process in terms of efficiency and pollutants emissions production. Dealing with turbocharged engines, the thermo and fluid dynamic conditions of the exhaust gas are responsible for the turbine rotation; its speed has demonstrated to be related to the combustion process and can be used for the combustion monitoring. This work presents a methodology in which the instantaneous turbocharger speed is obtained by the processing of the signal from an accelerometer mounted on the compressor housing. Experimental tests have been carried out on a small water-cooled, two cylinder, common rail diesel engine installed in the Laboratory of the Engineering Department at ‘ROMA TRE’ University. The methodology has been applied to the signals acquired during steady state and transient tests. The comparison between the estimations provided by the accelerometer and the values obtained by direct measurements highlighted the accuracy of the predictions thus demonstrating the suitability of the accelerometer to be used as feedback signal in algorithms for the engine management in order to maintain the combustion effectiveness in spite of aging and degradation of components, variations of fuel properties.

Development of a Common Rail Diesel Engine Combustion Model for ROHR Real-Time Estimation

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Ponti ◽  
Vittorio Ravaglioli ◽  
Matteo De Cesare
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Time Estimation ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Common Rail ◽  
Combustion Model ◽  
Combustion Control ◽  
Injection Parameters ◽  
Real Time Estimation

Combustion control is a crucial aspect in modern Diesel engines control strategies, mainly due to the requests to increase efficiency and maintain pollutant emissions within the values bounded by standard regulations. In order to perform an accurate combustion control, modern “closed loop” control algorithms require the evaluation of a large number of quantities that provide information about combustion process effectiveness. This work presents a methodology that allows real-time estimation of energy released, during the combustion process, in a Common Rail Multi-Jet Diesel engine. This procedure can be divided in two main steps. The first step consists in the development of a zero-dimensional combustion model based on the linear combination of a proper number of Wiebe functions. In this case, a zero-dimensional approach has been chosen, because it is accurate enough for this analysis and requires low computational efforts. Once the combustion model has been developed, it can be used to determine Rate of Heat Release (RoHR) and the angular position in which 50% of fuel burned within an engine cycle is reached (MFB50). The second section of this work describes the relationships existing between injection parameters (such as Start of Injection, injected fuel quantities, rail pressure...) and the Wiebe parameters identified in the first step of the procedure. The above mentioned relationships have been used to set up correlations that allow estimating Wiebe parameters, therefore ROHR and MFB50, starting from injection parameters. The results obtained in MFB50 estimation are particularly emphasized, because real-time knowledge of this quantity is necessary to feedback a control algorithm for optimal combustion positioning. This work is based on several experimental tests performed on a 2.2 liters Common Rail Multi-Jet Diesel engine. First, experimental tests have been carried out to identify the combustion model and the correlations existing between Wiebe parameters and injection parameters. Then, in order to determine the accuracy of the approach, the complete estimation methodology has been applied to the engine under study. This work describes a methodology for real-time estimation of several quantities that provide important information about combustion process effectiveness (useful, for example, in modern low temperature combustion control systems). No extra cost is needed, because the methodology requires no additional sensor.

Real-Time Processing of Engine Acoustic Emission for Diesel Injectors Diagnostic and Recentering

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Ponti ◽  
Vittorio Ravaglioli ◽  
Matteo De Cesare
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Real Time Processing ◽  
Injection Parameters

Diesel engine control strategies use complex injection patterns which are designed to meet the increasing request for engine-out emissions and fuel consumption reduction. As a result of the large number of tuneable injection parameters in modern injection systems (such as start and duration of each injection), injection patterns can be designed with many degrees-of-freedom. Each variation of the injection parameters modifies the whole combustion process and, consequently, engine-out emissions. Aging of the injection system usually affects injection location within the cycle as well as the amount of injected fuel (compared to the target value), especially for small pre-injections. Since diesel combustion is very sensitive to injection pattern variations, aging of injectors strongly affects engine behavior, in terms of both efficiency and pollutant emissions production. Moreover, such variations greatly affect other quantities related to the effectiveness of the combustion process, such as noise radiated by the engine. This work analyses the effects of pre-injection variations on combustion, pollutant emissions, and noise radiated by the engine. In particular, several experimental tests were run on a 1.3 L common rail diesel engine varying the amount of fuel injected in pre-injections. Torque delivered by the engine and center of combustion (MFB50) were kept constant using a specifically designed closed-loop combustion controller. During the tests, noise radiated by the engine was measured by properly processing the signal coming from a microphone faced to the engine block. The investigation of the correlation between the combustion process and engine noise can be used to setup a closed-loop algorithm for detecting and recentering injectors' drifts over time.

Real-Time Processing of Engine Acoustic Emission for Diesel Injectors Diagnostic and Recentering

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ponti ◽  
V. Ravaglioli ◽  
M. De Cesare
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Real Time Processing ◽  
Injection Parameters

Diesel engine control strategies use complex injection patterns which are designed to meet the increasing request for engine-out emissions and fuel consumption reduction. As a result of the large number of tuneable injection parameters in modern injection systems (such as start and duration of each injection), injection patterns can be designed with many degrees of freedom. Each variation of the injection parameters modifies the whole combustion process and, consequently, engine-out emissions. Aging of the injection system usually affects injection location within the cycle as well as the amount of injected fuel (compared to the target value), especially for small pre-injections. Since Diesel combustion is very sensitive to injection pattern variations, aging of injectors strongly affects engine behavior, both in terms of efficiency and pollutant emissions production. Moreover, such variations greatly affect other quantities related to the effectiveness of the combustion process, such as noise radiated by the engine. This work analyses the effects of pre-injection variations on combustion, pollutant emissions and noise radiated by the engine. In particular, several experimental tests were run on a 1.3L Common Rail Diesel engine varying the amount of fuel injected in pre-injections. Torque delivered by the engine and center of combustion (MFB50) were kept constant using a specifically designed closed-loop combustion controller. During the tests, noise radiated by the engine was measured by properly processing the signal coming from a microphone faced to the engine block. The investigation of the correlation between the combustion process and engine noise can be used to set up a closed-loop algorithm for detecting and recentering injectors’ drifts over time.

Optimal Design of a Two-Stroke Diesel Engine for Aeronautical Applications Concerning Both Thermofluidynamic and Acoustic Issues

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Siano ◽  
Michela Costa ◽  
Fabio Bozza
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Combustion Noise ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Common Rail Injection System ◽  
First Choice

Some aspects concerning the development of a prototype of a diesel engine suitable for aeronautical applications are discussed. The engine aimed at achieving a weight to power ratio equal to one kg/kW (220 kg for 220 kW) is conceived in a two stroke Uniflow configuration and constituted by six cylinders distributed on two parallel banks. Basing on a first choice of some geometrical and operational data, a preliminary fluid-dynamic and acoustic analysis is carried out at the sea level. This includes the engine-turbocharger matching, the estimation of the scavenging process efficiency, and the simulation of the spray and combustion process, arising from a Common Rail injection system. Both 1D and 3D CFD models are employed. In-cylinder pressure cycles are utilized to numerically predict the combustion noise. The acoustic study is based on the integration of FEM/BEM codes. In order to improve the engine performance and vibro-acoustic behaviour, the 1D model, tuned with information derived from the 3D code, is linked to an external optimiziation code (ModeFRONTIER™). A constrained multi-objective optimization is performed to contemporary minimize the fuel consumption and the maximum in-cylinder temperature and pressure gradient. In this way a better selection of a number of engine parameters is carried out (exhaust valve opening, closing and lift, intake ports heights, start of injection, etc). The best found solution is finally compared to the initial one and some substantial design improvements are discussed.

scholarly journals The Effect of RME-1-Butanol Blends on Combustion, Performance and Emission of a Direct Injection Diesel Engine

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2941
Author(s):  
Wojciech Tutak ◽  
Arkadiusz Jamrozik ◽  
Karol Grab-Rogaliński
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Heat Release ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Specific Energy Consumption ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Combustion Stability ◽  
Performance And Emission ◽  
Energy Share ◽  
The Stability

The main objective of this study was assessment of the performance, emissions and combustion characteristics of a diesel engine using RME–1-butanol blends. In assessing the combustion process, great importance was placed on evaluating the stability of this process. Not only were the typical COVIMEP indicators assessed, but also the non-burnability of the characteristic combustion stages: ignition delay, time of 50% heat release and the end of combustion. The evaluation of the combustion process based on the analysis of heat release. The tests carried out on a 1-cylinder diesel engine operating at a constant load. Research and evaluation of the combustion process of a mixture of RME and 1-butanol carried out for the entire range of shares of both fuels up to 90% of 1-butanol energetic fraction. The participation of butanol in combustion process with RME increased the in-cylinder peak pressure and the heat release rate. With the increase in the share of butanol there was noted a decrease in specific energy consumption and an increase in engine efficiency. The share of butanol improved the combustion stability. There was also an increase in NOx emissions and decrease in CO and soot emissions. The engine can be power by blend up to 80% energy share of butanol.

scholarly journals Study on the Effect of the Nozzle Diameter and Swirl Ratio on the Combustion Process for an Opposed-piston Two-stroke Diesel Engine

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 542-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenyu Zhang ◽  
Changlu Zhao ◽  
Zhaoyi Xie ◽  
Fujun Zhang ◽  
Zhenfeng Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Nozzle Diameter ◽  
Swirl Ratio

Characterisation of the Injection-Combustion Process in a Common Rail D.I. Diesel Engine Running with Sasol Fischer-Tropsch Fuel

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Payri ◽  
Jean Arrègle ◽  
Carlos Fenollosa ◽  
Gérard Belot ◽  
Alain Delage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Common Rail ◽  
Fischer Tropsch

Evaluation of temporal and spatial distribution of nanometric particles in a diesel engine by broadband optical techniques

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
F E Corcione ◽  
S S Merola ◽  
B M Vaglieco
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Ultrafine Particles ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Diesel Combustion ◽  
Temporal And Spatial Distribution ◽  
Optical Techniques ◽  
Engine Cylinder ◽  
Nanometric Particles ◽  
Temporal And Spatial

In the last few years, there has been an increasing concern about the emissions of ultrafine particles in the atmosphere. A detailed study of the formation and oxidation of these particles in the environment of the diesel engine cylinder presents many experimental difficulties due to the high temperatures, pressures and extremely reactive intermediate species. To allow investigation of the different phases of the diesel combustion process, high temporal and spatial resolution optical techniques were applied in the optically accessible chamber of a diesel engine at fixed engine speed and air-fuel ratio. Simultaneous extinction, scattering and flame chemiluminescence measurements from the ultraviolet to the visible region were carried out in order to study the diesel combustion process from the soot inception to the formation of soot particles, through the growth of their precursors. These species were characterized as carbonaceous nanometric structures and their sizes were evaluated by the Mie theory.

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