scholarly journals Air Particle Separator for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Combustion Engines

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Belmontes ◽  
Francisco Medina
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Particle Filtering ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Particle Separator ◽  
Pressure Changes

Although a significant portion of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) rely entirely on batteries, there are larger UAVs that operate by utilizing internal combustion engines. These special aircrafts ingest vast quantities of air, directly feeding the supply into the engine for combustion. The goal is to design and build an engine air particle separator (EAPS) for UAVs that employ combustion engines, to remove sand, dust, dirt, or any fine particles from the air being supplied to the engine. Although there are many constraints and restrictions to be considered, it is desired for the EAPS to be a single component, have the ability to connect to a specified intake collar, and fit within a given volume. Among other elements considered, the efficiency, pressure drop, areas of failure, and the selection of a material to build the separator were factored. Three methods of particle filtering were selected: inertial, centrifugal, and hypothetical pressure-barrier separation. To accomplish these goals, the principles of inertia, centrifugal forces, and pressure changes were used along with additive manufacturing – to be able to design and build complex geometries. Results were based on the three prototypes that were built and tested in an enclosure simulating the harsh weather environment and the force applied by the internal combustion engine from the UAV. These results showed that a centrifugal design was best suited for the purpose of the experiment with an experimental efficiency of 87% of the particles being separated from the air.

scholarly journals Assessment of thermodynamic cycle of internal combustion engine in terms of rightsizing

2019 ◽  
Vol 178 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-186
Author(s):  
Zbigniew SROKA ◽  
Maciej DWORACZYŃSKI
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Thermodynamic Cycle ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Operating Characteristics ◽  
Swept Volume

The modification of the downsizing trend of internal combustion engines towards rightsizing is a new challenge for constructors. The change in the displacement volume of internal combustion engines accompanying the rightsizing idea may in fact mean a reduction or increase of the defining swept volume change factors and thus may affect the change in the operating characteristics as a result of changes in combustion process parameters - a research problem described in this publication. Incidents of changes in the displacement volume were considered along with the change of the compression space and at the change of the geometric degree of compression. The new form of the mathematical dependence describing the efficiency of the thermodynamic cycle makes it possible to evaluate the opera-tion indicators of the internal combustion engine along with the implementation of the rightsizing idea. The work demonstrated the in-variance of cycle efficiency with different forms of rightsizing.

FEATURES OF MEASURING THE CAMSHAFT OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (30) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
A. V. Summanen ◽  
◽  
S. V. Ugolkov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Combustion Engines

This article discusses the issues of assessing the technical condition of the camshaft, internal combustion engine. The necessary parameters for assessing the technical condition of the engine camshaft have been determined. How and how to measure and calculate this or that parameter is presented in detail. Methods for calculating the parameters are presented. A scheme and method for measuring neck wear, determining the height of the cam, determining the beating of the central journal of the camshaft are proposed. The main defects of the camshafts are presented. The issues of the influence of these parameters on the operability of the camshaft and the internal combustion engine as a whole are considered.

Possibility of using gas lubricant in the cylinders of internal combustion engines of transport vehicles

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Engine Piston ◽  
Suspension Stiffness ◽  
Gas Layer

The prospects of using the gas-static suspension of the internal combustion engine piston in transport vehicles and power plants are considered. The diagram of the piston and the method for calculating the stiffness and bearing capacity of the gas layer surrounding the piston are presented, as well as the results of experiments that showed the relevance of this method. The possibility of gas and static centering of the engine piston is confirmed. Keywords: internal combustion engine, piston, gasstatic suspension, stiffness, bearing capacity, gas medium. [email protected]

Calculation of Acoustic Efficiency of Exhaust Silencers for Automotive Internal Combustion Engines

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Vladimir Tupov ◽  
O. Matasova
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Control Point ◽  
Plane Waves ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Exhaust Noise ◽  
Insertion Losses

Insertion losses as the main characteristic that mathematically describes the acoustic efficiency of a noise silencer has been considered. This characteristic shows the reduction of noise generated by its source, in particular by the internal combustion engine’s exhaust system, at the control point as a silencer use result. Has been presented a mathematical description of the insertion losses, and have been considered parameters necessary for calculating this characteristic. Has been demonstrated the analytical dependence of impedance for the sound emission by the exhaust system’s end hole from the coefficient of acoustic waves reflection by this hole. The performed analysis of the widely used formulas for calculating the coefficient of sound reflection by the end hole has showed their insufficient accuracy for project designs performing. Have been proposed calculation dependences providing high accuracy for calculations of the reflection coefficient modulus, and the attached length of the channel end hole without a flange in the entire range of the existence of plane waves in it. It has been shown that the end correction of this hole at ka = 0 is 0.6127, and not 0.6133, as it was mistakenly believed until now in world acoustics. Has been proposed a method for calculation the exhaust noise source internal impedance. This method more accurately, in comparison with the already known ones, describes the acoustic processes in the internal combustion engine’s exhaust manifold, thanks to increases the accuracy of calculation the silencer acoustic efficiency, that allows develop the silencer at the early stages of the design of an automotive internal combustion engine.

A Novel Way of Manipulating and Optimizing CAM Profiles for Internal Combustion Engines

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satheesh Makkapati ◽  
Kim Ku ◽  
Steve Poe
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Computationally Efficient ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Cam Profile ◽  
Computer Codes ◽  
Tool Optimization ◽  
Automated Tool

Generating an optimum cam profile for an internal combustion engine application is usually a very involved process. This is because of the challenge faced by the engine engineers to perform several trade-offs between fuel economy, performance, durability and emissions. Typically, the trade offs are worked out using several computer codes and with the involvement of a cross-functional team of engineers. Hence, there is a need to develop a tool that can encapsulate the various computer codes and can manipulate the cam profile with ease. With the existence of such an automated tool, optimization of the cam profile can be achieved with a specified trade-off between the several metrics identified above. This paper describes the development of such a tool, and discusses the ingredients that make it flexible and computationally efficient. Results from the use of this tool are documented in this paper as well.

Performance study of the hypocycloid gear mechanism for internal combustion engine applications

2019 ◽  
pp. 146808741989358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa A ElBahloul ◽  
ELsayed S Aziz ◽  
Constantin Chassapis
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Thermodynamic Model ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Otto Cycle ◽  
Engine Efficiency ◽  
Gear Mechanism ◽  
Crank Mechanism

Fuel conversion efficiency is one of the main concerns in the field of internal combustion engine systems. Although the Otto cycle delivers the maximum efficiency possible in theory, the kinematics of the slider–crank mechanism of the conventional internal combustion engines makes it difficult to reach this level of efficiency in practice. This study proposes using the unique hypocycloid gear mechanism instead of the conventional slider–crank mechanism for the internal combustion engines to increase engine efficiency and minimize frictional power losses. The hypocycloid gear mechanism engine’s kinematics provides the means for the piston-rod assembly to reciprocate in a straight-line motion along the cylinder axis besides achieving a nonlinear rate of piston movement. As a result, this characteristic allows for a true constant-volume combustion, which in turn would lead to higher work output. An in-cylinder gas volume change model of the hypocycloid gear mechanism engine was developed and incorporated into the thermodynamic model for the internal combustion engine cycle. The thermodynamic model of the hypocycloid gear mechanism engine was developed and simulated using MATLAB/Simulink software. A comparison between the conventional engine and the hypocycloid gear mechanism engine in terms of engine performance characteristics showed the enhancements achieved using hypocycloid gear mechanism for internal combustion engine applications. The hypocycloid gear mechanism engine analysis results indicated higher engine efficiency approaching that of the Otto cycle.

scholarly journals The Impact of Powering an Engine with Fuels from Renewable Energy Sources including its Software Modification on a Drive Unit Performance Parameters

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markiewicz ◽  
Muślewski
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Exhaust Emission ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
The Impact

The application of fuels from renewable energy sources for combustion engine powering involves a great demand for this kind of energy while its production infrastructure remains underdeveloped. The use of this kind of fuel is supposed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and the depletion of natural resources and to increase the share of renewable energy sources in total energy consumption and thus support sustainable development in Europe. This study presents the results of research on selected performance parameters of transport by internal combustion engines including: power, torque, the emission of sound generated by the engine, the content of exhaust components (oxygen O2, carbon monoxide CO, carbon dioxide CO2, nitrogen dioxide NO2), and the content of particulate matter (PM) in exhaust emission. Three self-ignition engines were tested. The fuel injection controllers of the tested internal combustion engines were additionally adjusted by increasing the fuel dose and the load of air. The material used in the tests were mixtures of diesel oil and fatty acid methyl esters of different concentration. A statistical analysis was performed based of the results. The purpose of the work was to develop a resulting model for assessing the operation of engines fueled with biofuel and diesel mixtures while changing the vehicle's computer software. A computer simulation algorithm was also developed for the needs of the tests which was used to prognose the state of the test results for variable input parameters.

Statistical Analysis for Multiple Non-Linear Knock Factors in Internal Combustion Engine

2014 ◽  
Vol 663 ◽  
pp. 373-380
Author(s):  
Azher Razzaq Hadi Witwit ◽  
Azman Yasin ◽  
Horizon Gitano ◽  
Mohammed Ismael Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Curve Fitting ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Engine Test ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Fitting Model

In this study, we will address the problem of knocking in internal combustion engines, and some of the factors affecting the knocking, through the study of the power of the effect of each factor after finding a model representing the relationship between the factors. We found Curve fitting model from data that has been obtained through the engine test (1.3L Campro, modified to turbocharger, 4-cylinder, MPI). This model has been evaluated statistically after finding the parameters that intervened in the construction of that model.

Preliminary Development of Electric Motorcycle Engine for Sport Aviation Vehicles

2012 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 250-254
Author(s):  
Mohd Khairuladha Jamil ◽  
Mohd Ezwani Kadir ◽  
Mohamad Zikri Zainol ◽  
Abu Hanifah Abdullah ◽  
Abu Zaid Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Bench Test ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Battery Technology ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Electric Engine ◽  
Aircraft Application

Flying activities of sport aviation vehicles normally use Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) for their powerplant, which emits Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and also produces noise. Environmental issues regarding harmful gas emission and noise may restrict the sport aviation activities and resulting in reduction of interest in flying as a sport activity. The feasible solution for this issue is by replacing the Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) with Electric Engines on all sport flying vehicles. The Modenas CTric Electric Engines was tested to measure the parameters required by comparable Internal Combustion Engine used by sport aviation flyers. Other parameters; engine endurance, temperature and performance, were also tested. The bench test was conducted using specially design test rig. The results show that there is a possibility for the Modenas CTric Motorcycles Electric Engine used as an alternate source of powerplant for paramotors and microlight aircraft. However, there is penalty on the vehicle payloads due to weight of the battery. Lighter battery technology integration is to be developed to reduce the weight of the flight vehicles. This study serves as a platform for further work in electric engine technology for commercial aircraft application. Availability of green engine (no emission and noise output) will generate more interest in sport aviation activities and prepare for the future commercial Electric Engine aircraft application.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document