A study on effects of recirculated exhaust gas upon wear of cylinder liner and piston in diesel engines

The effects of recirculated exhaust gas on the wear of cylinder liner and piston were experimentally investigated by a two-cylinder, four cycle, indirect injection diesel engine operating at 75% load and 1600 rpm. For the purpose of comparison between the wear rates of the two cylinders with and without EGR, the recirculated exhaust gas was sucked into one of two cylinders after the soot in exhaust emissions was removed by an intentionally designed cylinder-type scrubber equipped with 6 water injectors (A water injector has 144 nozzles of mm diameter), while only the fresh air was inhaled into the other cylinder. These experiments were carried out with the fuel injection timing fixed at 15.3° BTDC. It was found that the mean wear rate of cylinder liner with EGR was greater in the measurement positions of the second half than those of the first half, that the mean wear rate without EGR was almost uniform regardless of measurement positions, and that the wear rate of piston skirt with EGR increased a little bit, but the piston head diameter increased, rather than decreased, owing to soot adhesion and erosion wear, and especially larger with EGR.     

柴油机废气再循环系统冷却器的数值模拟

柴油机废气再循环(EGR)技术能有效降低NOx有害排放,而EGR冷却器的结构优化是提高冷却器效率,减少NOx排放的有效手段.应用FLUENT软件对柴油机废气再循环系统冷却器的数值模拟,为柴油机废气再循环系统冷却器的设计和优化提供理论依据.     

Emission characteristics of exhaust gases and nanoparticles from a diesel engine with biodiesel-diesel blended fuel (BD20)

This experimental study sought to investigate the characteristics of the exhaust emissions, and nanoparticle size distribution of particulate matter (PM) emitted from diesel engines fueled with 20% biodiesel-diesel blended fuel (BD20). The study also investigated the conversion efficiency of the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC). The emission characteristics of HC, CO, NOx and nano-sized PM were also observed according to engine operating conditions with and without exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The study revealed that the maximum torque achievable with the biodieseldiesel blended fuel was slightly lower than that achievable with neat diesel fuel at high-load conditions. Smoke was decreased by more than 20% in all 13 modes. While the CO and THC emissions of BD20 slightly decreased, the NOx emission of BD20 increased by 3.7%. Measured using the scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS), the total number and total mass of the nanoparticles in the size range between 10.6nm and 385nm were reduced by about 10% and 25%, respectively, when going from D100 to BD20. The particle number and mass for both fuels were reduced by about 43% when going from with EGR to without EGR. When EGR was applied in the engine system, the particle number and mass were reduced by 24%, and 16%, respectively, when going from D100 to BD20.     

An experimental study on heat exchange effectiveness in the diesel engine EGR coolers

Both reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions from diesel engine and improving fuel consumption are important in meeting government regulations and society needs. Use of the Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is one of the most effective techniques currently available for reducing NOx and PM emissions. However, the EGR system has a trade-off between NOx and PM emissions at high loads. In the present study, engine dynamometer experiments have been performed to investigate the heat exchange effectiveness of EGR coolers with shell & tube-type and stack-type. The results show that the heat transfer effectiveness of the stack-type EGR cooler is 25–50 % higher than that of the shell & tube type due to an increased surface area and a better mixing of the exhaust gas flow.     

甲醇裂解气-柴油混合燃料对柴油机排放的影响

为研究甲醇裂解气-柴油混合燃料对柴油机排放的影响,设计了一种集成式尾气裂解甲醇反应器和进气共轨系统,将YC6A220型柴油机改装成燃烧由甲醇裂解而成的氢富气与柴油混合燃料的柴油机。实验研究表明,改装后的柴油机在中、高负荷运行时可以使NOx、HC和碳烟大幅度降低,且随着甲醇裂解气掺烧量的增加,各排放物质的减少量增加。     

The effect of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) on combustion stability, engine performance and exhaust emissions in a gasoline engine

The EGR system has been widely used to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission, to improve fuel economy and suppress knock by using the characteristics of charge dilution. However, as the EGR rate at a given engine operating condition increases, the combustion instability increases. The combustion instability increases cyclic variations resulting in the deterioration of engine performance and emissions. Therefore, the optimum EGR rate should be carefully determined in order to obtain the better engine performance and emissions. An experimental study has been performed to investigate the effects of EGR on combustion stability, engine performance, NOx and the other exhaust emissions from 1. 5 liter gasoline engine. Operating conditions are selected from the test result of the high speed and high acceleration region of SFTP mode which generates more NOx and needs higher engine speed compared to FTP-75 (Federal Test Procedure) mode. Engine power, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions are measured with various EGR rate. Combustion stability is analyzed by examining the variation of indicated mean effective pressure (COV_imep) and the timings of maximum pressure (P_max) location using pressure sensor. Engine performance is analyzed by investigating engine power and maximum cylinder pressure and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC).     

文丘里管废气再循环系统对涡轮增压柴油机性能影响的研究

加装文丘里管的高压废气再循环(Exhaust gas re-circulation,EGR)进气系统,在兼顾柴油机经济性、动力性的前提下,研究该进气系统对NO_x排放的影响。根据一款柴油机的基本结构建立柴油机一维仿真计算模型和燃烧室的三维仿真计算模型。在对模型进行标定和对柴油机原机性能仿真计算的基础上,为进气系统引入文丘里管装置并对其结构参数进行优化设计。应用所建立的一维和三维柴油机模型,对文丘里管EGR系统柴油机的经济性、NO_x和Soot排放特性进行仿真计算研究,并对计算结果进行试验验证。研究结果表明,优化设计的文丘里管EGR系统可使柴油机在欧洲稳态循环(European steady state cycle,ESC)各工况下实现较为理想的EGR率,并在不明显影响柴油机燃油经济性的前提下,使NO_x排放量下降了约28.4%。文丘里管进气系统可以实现较为理想的高压EGR循环,在柴油机ESC工况下(怠速除外)能够达到较为理想的EGR率。     

A study of the fouling characteristics of EGR coolers in diesel engines

Diesel emission regulations have recently become more severe. An important goal in diesel engine research is the development of methods to reduce the emissions of NOx and PM (particulate matter). Cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system has been widely used to reduce the NOx and PM emissions of light-duty diesel engines. In this study, numerical analyses, rig tests and engine tests were performed to assess how changes in internal shape characteristics can improve the heat exchange efficiencies of EGR coolers. The heat exchange efficiencies of EGR coolers have been numerically and experimentally measured during a fouling process. The results show that the second type of oval EGR cooler tested (oval #2) exhibited better heat exchange efficiency than either the first type of oval EGR cooler was tested (oval #1) or the shell and tube cooler examined. The turbulence generated in exhaust gas flows by the wavy-finned design of the oval EGR coolers facilitated PM desorption that allows these coolers to self-purify. With respect to the two similar oval EGR coolers, the cooler with fin pitch 4 mm has better efficiency than the cooler with fin pitch 6 mm due to differences in the heat transfer areas of these coolers. Both CFD analyses involving extreme conditions of engine operation and engine fouling tests involving conditions experienced during vehicular operation indicate that the two oval coolers differed by less than 4% with respect to both initial heat transfer efficiency and heat transfer efficiency after a 78-hour fouling test.     

柴油机电动EGR控制执行机构运动仿真分析

在汽车排放出的几种污染物中,氮氧化物(NOx)是较难控制的一种.采用废气再循环技术(EGR)降低氮氧化物(NOx)排放已被证实是较有效的措施,而且技术改动小,设计自由度大,因而日益受到了人们的重视.EGR系统的作用是将部分废气引出排气系统再送人进气系统,并对废气量进行最佳的控制与调节,以降低NOx排放.使用Pro/E对...     

Effect of water induction on the performance and exhaust emissions in a diesel engine (II)

This study was to investigate the effects of water induction through the air intake system on the characteristics of combustion and exhaust emissions in an IDI diesel engine. The fuel injection timing was also controlled to investigate a method for the simultaneous reduction of smoke and NOx when water was injected into the combustion chamber. The formation of NOx was significantly suppressed by decreasing the gas peak temperature during the initial combustion process because the water played a role as a heat sink during evaporating in the combustion chamber, while the smoke was slightly increased with increased water amount. Also, NOx emission was significantly decreased with increase in water amount. A simultaneous reduction in smoke and NOx emissions was obtained when water was injected into the combustion chamber by retarding more 2°CA of the fuel injection timing than without water injection.     

基于 EGR 耦合米勒循环的柴油机排放控制技术

为了提升柴油机应用过程有害废气排放控制的效果,提出基于 EGR 耦合米勒循环的柴油机排放控制技术。以燃油燃烧各阶段为基础,构建柴油机燃烧模型,分别深入分析 EGR 技术与米勒循环技术对废气排放的影响,衡量指标为 EGR 率与米勒度。以废气排放影响分析结果为依据,以排放控制效果最佳为目标,确定 EGR 技术与米勒循环技术的最佳耦合方案,实现柴油机废气排放的最佳控制。实验数据表明,应用 EGR 耦合米勒循环技术后,废气排放量低于实际废气排放量,并低于 EGR 技术与米勒循环技术对应排放量,充分证实了该技术具备较好的排放控制效果,为大气环境保护提供帮助。     

Precise instrumentation of a diesel single-cylinder research engine

The accuracy of any empirical result is a direct consequence of the quality of experimental setup and the strict control over testing conditions. For internal combustion engines, a large number of parameters that also exhibit complex interdependence may significantly affect the engine performance. Therefore, this work describes the essentials required to establish a high-quality diesel engine research laboratory. A single-cylinder diesel engine is taken as the fundamental building block and the requirements for all essential sub-systems including fuel, intake, exhaust, coolant and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) are laid out. The measurement and analysis of cylinder pressure, and exhaust gas sampling/conditioning requirements for emission measurement are discussed in detail. The independent control of EGR and intake boost is also highlighted. The measurement and analysis techniques are supported with empirical data from a single-cylinder diesel engine setup. The emphasis is on providing the necessary guidelines for setting up a fully-instrumented diesel engine test laboratory.     

Multidimensional engine modeling: NO and soot emissions in a diesel engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation

The effects of EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) on heavy-duty diesel engine performance, NO and soot emissions were numerically investigated using the modified KIVA-3V code. For the fuel spray, the atomization model based on the linear stability analysis and spray wall impingement model were developed for the KIVA-3V code. The Zeldovich mechanism for the formation of nitric oxide and the soot model suggested by Hiroyasu et al. were used to predict the diesel emissions. In this paper, the computational results of fuel spray, cylinder pressure, and emissions were compared with experimental data, and the optimum EGR rates were sought from the NO and soot emissions trade-off. The results showed that the EGR is effective in suppressing NO but the soot emission was increased considerably by EGR. Using cooled EGR, soot emission could be enhanced without worsening of NO.     

Relation between particulate emissions and exhaust smoke level in premixed charge compression ignition engine

For simplicity in measurement, the smoke level or opacity of the exhaust gas is often measured in diesel engine tests for the purpose of estimating the level of particulate emissions in the belief that smoke level is proportional to the particulate emissions. Existence of the correlation between these two has been well established in conventional diesel engines, but it is not clear yet whether the linear relationship stays in PCCI engines, which are known to emit significantly less NOx but more hydrocarbons than the conventional diesel engines. The objective of this study was to investigate the existence of the correlation between the smoke level and particulate mass in a directly fuel-injected PCCI engine with a DOC in the exhaust system. The smoke and PM are simultaneously measured before and after the DOC, while the single-cylinder diesel engine is operated in either diesel or PCCI combustion mode under various operation conditions. The study reveals that many more hydrocarbons and particulates are emitted in PCCI combustion than in the diesel combustion, and the strong correlation between the engine-out smoke level and particulate emissions in the diesel combustion does not exist in PCCI combustion. The correlation, however, comes back in the post-DOC measurements where most of SOF contained in PM is removed by the DOC.     

Investigation of the effects of steam injection on the emissions and performance of a diesel engine using waste chicken oil methyl ester

The use of biodiesel-blended fuels in diesel engines improves the engine performance parameters and the partial recovery of incomplete combustion products, while also increasing the level of NOx emissions. In this study; biodiesel obtained through the transesterification of waste chicken frying oil was mixed with diesel fuel (90% diesel + 10% biodiesel-B10), and was then used as fuel in a direct injection diesel engine. To reduce the increased NOx emissions caused by the use of B10 fuel, the steam injection method (which is one of the NOx reduction methods) was applied. Steam was injected into the intake manifold at different ratios (5%-S5, 10%-S10 and 15%-S15) and at the time of the induction stroke with the aid of an electronically controlled system. Based on the study results, it was observed that steam injection into the engine using B10 fuel improved both the engine performance and the exhaust emission parameters. It was determined that the S15 steam injection ratio resulted in the best engine performance and emissions parameters. In comparison to STD fuel; the highest increase observed at the S15 steam injection ratio in the effective engine power was 2.2%, while the highest decrease in the specific fuel consumption was 3.4%, the highest increase in the effective efficiency was 3.5%, and the highest decrease in NOx emissions was 13.7%.

     

柴油引燃甲醇双燃料发动机排放性能试验分析

介绍了柴油引燃甲醇双燃料燃烧对柴油机CH、NOx和碳烟排放的影响。采用柴油引燃甲醇双燃料在一台单缸、直喷、中冷柴油机上进行。随着甲醇质量分数的增加,HC排放迅速增加,NOx排放减少,发动机碳烟排放大幅度降低。     

SCR技术在国内车用柴油机上的应用

选择催化还原技术（SCR）是降低车用柴油机NOx排放的机外措施之一。阐述了SCR技术的机理、系统组成及工作原理,介绍了国内车用柴油机SCR技术的研究情况及还需解决的问题。     

柴油机冷EGR温度控制器的研究

为了降低柴油机NOx的排放量,设计了一种冷EGR温度控制器。该控制器可通过控制直流电动水泵的转速来调节冷却水的循环量,确保不同工况下的最佳EGR冷却温度。通过传感器信号获得EGR的冷却温度,如果EGR的冷却温度不在最佳冷却温度范围内,控制器通过PID控制改变脉宽调制信号PWM的占空比来调整水泵电机的平均电压以改变水泵的转速进而调节冷却水的循环量,从而实现冷EGR温度的自动控制。在CA498型柴油机上对该温度控制器进行了试验,结果表明,与未冷却的EGR系统相比,该冷EGR温度控制器可以有效地降低NOx的排放量。     

Experimental verification of optimized NOX reduction strategies in a decrepit Euro-3 diesel engine retrofitted with a cooled EGR system

Vehicle-produced NOx is among emissions that deteriorate human health and the environment. To regulate the NOx emissions from transport, especially from diesel-powered vehicles, various standards have been established globally, and regulations are becoming more stringent across the world. Considerable NOx from diesel vehicles are due to the compression ignition characteristics of engines. Accordingly, to meet the national and global standards, manifold advanced aftertreatment technologies, such as EGR, SCR and LNT, have been developed and widely adopted since introduction of the Euro-4 standards in 2006. In Korea, current allowable NOx standards have been greatly reinforced to one fourth of the permissible level in 2004 and one sixth in 2000. However, the percentage of diesel vehicles in Korea more than 10 years old, manufactured prior to Euro-4, is still significant, accounting for 29% of passenger vehicles, 32% of buses, and 45% of trucks in total registration. Against this backdrop, tremendous efforts are required to improve air quality, especially in metropolitan areas. Of all technical options currently available, installing a cooler to typical EGR systems is considered as a more efficient way for superannuated diesel vehicles to meet the Euro-4 than installing a SCR or LNT in terms of technical acceptability and costeffectiveness. In this study, NOx characteristics of a decrepit Euro-3 diesel engine are thoroughly analyzed before and after the installation of the EGR coolers with different cooling capacities. By applying real time control of EGR rate and exhaust backpressure in calibration procedures, optimized NOx reduction strategies are established.

     

EFFECTS OF COOLED EXTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION ON DIESEL HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE

The effects of cooled external exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) on the combustion and emission performance of diesel fuel homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) are studied. Homogeneous mixture is formed by injecting fuel in-cylinder in the negative valve overlap (NVO) period. So, the HCCI combustion which has low NOx and smoke emission is achieved. Cooled external EGR can delay the start of combustion effectively, which is very useful for high cetane fuel (diesel) HCCI, because these fuels can easily self-ignition, which makes the start of combustion more early. External EGR can avoid the knock combustion of HCCI at high load which means that the EGR can expand the high load limit. HCCI maintains low smoke emission at various EGR rate and various load compared with conventional diesel engine because there is no fuel-rich area in cylinder..