Development of an evaporative cooling system for small four-stroke engines

A new evaporative cooling system for small four-stroke engines has been developed. Performance tests of a four-stoke single cylinder engine equipped with this evaporative cooling system have been carried out in the laboratory. Air removal rates from the closed coolant loop during the starting stage of the engine have been monitored for various engine operating conditions. In addition, data of the brake horsepower, the specific fuel consumption, heat loss to the coolant, cylinder-liner wall temperature and the wall heat flux have been obtained and were compared to those of the identical engine equipped with a conventional liquid cooling system. At a fixed air fuel ratio and under the MBT condition, the brake horsepower of the engine for the evaporative cooling system is enhanced compared to that for the liquid cooling system. The heat loss through the cylinder liner is decreased when the evaporative cooling system is adopted. The test result indicates several benefits of the evaporative cooling system such as faster warm up, better fuel economy and greater engine durability.     

涡轮增压发动机用0W-20润滑油减摩性能研究

为研究低黏度润滑油对涡轮增压发动机燃油经济性的影响,配制5种不同的0W-20全配方润滑油。使用真实活塞环-缸套摩擦副试样,选取涡轮增压发动机关键工况,通过往复摩擦模拟试验测试各油样的减摩效果。通过控制整车WLTC油耗测试精度,比较各油样的燃油经济性提升效果。结果表明：降低润滑油黏度和添加摩擦改进剂均可以改善燃油经济性,但是后者的效果更为显著;摩擦改进剂MoDTC的加剂量越高,减摩效果越好;硼酸盐清净剂可以增强MoDTC的减摩效果。比较摩擦模拟试验和整车油耗试验发现,使用真实的环套摩擦副组件并设定合适工况的摩擦模拟试验,可以快速区分润滑油的减摩效果,但是无法反映真实的燃油经济性的提升程度。     

高压直喷天然气发动机技术简介

缸内高压直喷(HPDI)天然气发动机是一款缸内喷入少量柴油、引燃直喷入缸内的天然气的1A型双燃料发动机。HPDI发动机可以保持同排量柴油机原有的性能;与传统点燃式天然气发动机相比,主要优势表现为动力强劲,燃气消耗低,可靠性高,排温低,响应快;与进气道喷射双燃料发动机相比,替代率高,经济优势明显,市场前景光明。     

缸套表面织构润滑性能理论及试验研究

通过将激光表面织构技术应用于发动机缸套表面,建立缸套-活塞环摩擦副混合润滑理论模型,并以桶面环为例,计算缸套表面织构对摩擦副润滑摩擦性能的影响规律。计算结果表明：缸套通过激光表面织构后,其润滑摩擦性能得到改善,凹腔织构效果要优于沟槽织构效果,在各行程中部油膜厚度最大增加了29%左右,而摩擦力峰值下降30%左右。通过发动机对比台架试验发现：相对于原机,配套表面织构缸套后发动机燃油消耗率呈现出下降趋势,在低转速下改善效果最为显著,燃油消耗率最大降低了9.8 g/(kW•h),降幅为4.62%,证实了表面织构技术对于降低发动机摩擦损失是有效的;同时发动机的其他性能指标也有不同程度改善,漏气量、烟度、全损耗系统用油消耗率等参数都有所下降,烟度下降明显,漏气量最大降幅为34.6%,全损耗系统用油消耗率降低了33.8%。     

Investigation of combustion and emission characteristics of n-hexane and n-hexadecane additives in diesel fuel

One of the most important basic requirements of diesel-powered vehicles that they have lower pollutant emissions and fuel consumption. In diesel engines, combustion and engine performance are influenced by the physical and chemical properties of the used fuel. Engine design studies are not enough to increase engine performance and reduce exhaust emissions alone. By adding fuel additives in diesel fuel, the physical and chemical properties of the fuel can be improved. Fuel additives affect engine performance, combustion and emissions positively by exerting catalyst effect during combustion. In this study, n-hexane and n-hexadecane were added in diesel fuel (D0) by volume of 4, 12 % and 20 %. With respect to D0 fuel, in DHD20 and DHX20 fuels engine torque increased by 1.60 % and 1.32 %, respectively, while the brake specific fuel consumption decreased by 3.12 % and 1.98 %, respectively. Maximum cylinder pressures and heat release rate values of the ingredient added fuels increased. It was seen that NO_x emissions increased while HC, CO and soot emissions decreased with increasing contribution ratio.

     

Excavator energy-saving efficiency based on diesel engine cylinder deactivation technology

The hydraulic excavator energy-saving research mainly embodies the following three measures: to improve the performance of diesel engine and hydraulic component, to improve the hydraulic system, and to improve the power matching of diesel-hydraulic system-actuator. Although the above measures have certain energy-saving effect, but because the hydraulic excavator load changes frequently and fluctuates dramatically, so the diesel engine often works in high-speed and light load condition, and the fuel consumption is higher. Therefore, in order to improve the economy of diesel engine in light load, and reduce the fuel consumption of hydraulic excavator, energy management concept is proposed based on diesel engine cylinder deactivation technology. By comparing the universal characteristic under diesel normal and deactivated cylinder condition, the mechanism that fuel consumption can be reduced significantly by adopting cylinder deactivation technology under part of loads condition can be clarified. The simulation models for hydraulic system and diesel engine are established by using AMESim software, and fuel combustion consumption by using cylinder-deactivation-technology is studied through digital simulation approach. In this way, the zone of cylinder deactivation is specified. The testing system for the excavator with this technology is set up based on simulated results, and the results show that the diesel engine can still work at high efficiency with part of loads after adopting this technology; fuel consumption is dropped down to 11% and 13% under economic and heavy-load mode respectively under the condition of driving requirements. The research provides references to the energy-saving study of the hydraulic excavators.     

优能120纳米冷却液对油-电混动车运行热效率的影响

采用台架试验方法评估了在改变发动机进口温度、功率及转速条件下,优能120纳米冷却液对油电混动车运行热效率的影响。结果表明:温度由90℃切换至95℃时,发动机的出口温度为108℃,比参比防冻液要高9.29℃,此时平均油耗下降11.85%,最大油耗下降18.1%,发电效率提高0.52%,并且入口温度提高后其增加的油耗量仅占防冻液的20%。热机效率的提高是纳米冷却液提升了气缸工作温度,高沸点与高换热率降低了流体由于汽化产生气阻与热损失,及"发动机高温燃烧→水箱快速散热→发动机高温燃烧"周期性循环热平衡运行机制三者共同作用的结果。试验出现过热停机现象是由于发动机进口温度被恒定至设定值,故流经水箱的纳米流体的快速降温作用无法体现所致。     

Simulation of engine life time related with abnormal oil consumption

In this paper, by predicting the real time variation in wears of piston-ring face, ring-groove and cylinder bore altogether, the changing end gap of each ring and the changing volume of gas reservoir are calculated. Next, the calculated amount of parts’ wear and oil consumption are compared with the amount of normal wear of each part and normal oil consumption. Then, the durability limit of a piston-ring pack-cylinder bore system is predicted. Finally, the life time of a test engine in terms of abnormal oil consumption caused by the accumulated wear of ring faces and cylinder bore is estimated.     

Uncertainty analysis and ANOVA for the measurement reliability estimation of altitude engine test

The altitude engine test is carried out to measure the performance of the engine of flight vehicle at the high altitude environment prior to the flight test. During the test, The measured pressures and temperatures at various positions, air flow rate, fuel flow rate, thrust of the engine are measured. These measured values are used to calculate the representative performance values such as the net thrust and the specific fuel consumption. Hence each of the measured parameter has effects on the total uncertainly of the performance values. In this paper, the combined standard uncertainties of the net thrust and the specific fuel consumption were estimated from the uncertainties of the various measured values. Also, by estimating the repeatability and the reproducibility, the confidence levels of the altitude engine test were validated by the analysis of variation on the repeated test data by different tester groups.     

Experimental study on axial stratification process and its effects (I)-Stratification in Engine-

This paper is the first of several companion papers, which investigate axial stratification process and its effects in an SI engine. The axial stratification is very sophisticate phenomenon, which results from combination of fuel injection, port and in-cylinder flow and mixing. Because of the inherent unsteady condition in the reciprocating engine, it is impossible to understand the mechanism through the analytical method. In this paper, the ports were characterized by swirl and tumble number in steady flow bench test. After this, lean misfire limit of the engines, which had different port characteristic, were investigated as a function of swirl ratio and injection timing for confirming the existence of stratification. In addition, gas fuel was used for verifying whether this phenomenon depends on bulk air motion of cylinder or on evaporation of fuel. High-speed gas sampling and analysis was also performed to estimate stratification charging effect. The results show that the AFR at the spark plug and LML are very closely related and the AFR is the results of bulk air motion.     

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).     

油液混合动力挖掘机建模与参数匹配仿真研究

为提高油液混合动力系统挖掘机的节油效果及操控性能,对某21 t油液混合动力挖掘机进行了参数匹配仿真研究。基于元件样本曲线及试验测试曲线,建立混合动力挖掘机数学模型和整机AMESim/Simulink联合仿真模型。根据动力源驱动结构、工作原理及负载特性,确定了释放策略。利用AMESim/Simulink联合仿真,分析不同辅助马达与蓄能器参数对燃油消耗量的影响,并依此确定系统匹配参数。仿真对比分析了参数匹配后的混合动力系统与原系统动臂油缸下降速度、发动机输出扭矩、燃油消耗量、燃油消耗率。结果表明,相对于原系统,节油率为12.5%,节油效果显著。     

Demonstrating Improved Fuel Economy Using Subsystem Specific Lubricants on a Modified Diesel Engine

Fuel economy performance in modern internal combustion engines is of increasing importance to lubricant formulators due to regulations targeting global greenhouse gas emissions. Engines typically employ a single lubricant, with a common sump, to service all components. As a result, base oil and additive selection for fuel economy performance is a compromise among competing demands for different engine subsystems. Opportunities for significant fuel economy improvement through targeted formulation of lubricants for specific engine subsystems are presented, with specific emphasis on segregating the lubricant supplies for the valve train and the power cylinder subsystems. A working prototype was developed in a lab environment by modifying a commercially available twin-cylinder diesel engine. Motored valve train and whole-engine fired test results were obtained and compared to model data. Fuel economy benefits were demonstrated using market representative heavy-duty diesel lubricants, including mineral oil and polyalphaolefin (PAO) blends. The fuel economy benefits of a dual-loop lubricant system are demonstrated through significant viscosity reduction in the power cylinder subsystem, achieving overall engine friction reductions of up to 8% for the investigated operating condition. Results suggest that additional gains may be realized through targeted base oil and additive formulation. Implications for incorporation in larger diesel engines are also considered.     

Effect of Initial Cylinder Liner Honing Surface Roughness on Aircraft Piston Engine Performances

Reciprocating piston engines are the major propulsion devices for light aircrafts, helicopters, and essentially all automotive vehicles. They are expected to fulfil both present-day and future demands for engine performance, durability, fuel economy, and exhaust emissions legislation. One of the key factors related to these demands is the need to the limit thermomechanical internal losses, wear, and lubricating oil consumption, which are in turn conditioned by the tribological behavior of the piston–cylinder assembly. Consequently, this latter system requires a multi-directional approach in terms of manufacturing. Apart from various modifying techniques (e.g. laser texturing), a conventional plateau-honing operation is still the standard technology for shaping cylinder liner surface microstructure. This paper describes the distinctions between variations in the performance of the engines in relation to cylinder liner roughness parameters due to different honing settings. Five air-cooled reciprocating aircraft engines (FRANKLIN 4A-235-B31) served as the objects of research. The engines passed durability tests on the dynamometer bed, including operation under artificially intensified wear conditions. The results show a significant impact of the brand-new honed cylinder liner surface microstructure on the engine output parameters. Detailed study proves that some of the cylinder liner roughness parameters, specifically, the slope of the root mean square line (RMS) for valley roughness Rvq and the linear triangle area for valleys A2, are strongly correlated with the engine operational properties. Higher values of Rvq and A2 are associated with an improvement in engine performance but result in a deterioration in the exhaust harmful emission.     

基于混沌优化和SVM的发动机燃油消耗最低点软测量方法

为了达到节省燃油的目的,通常需要利用发动机控制程序对不同工况下发动机燃油消耗量进行测算,以确定最佳的发动机工作点.由于发动机各个参数(如节气门开度、发动机转矩、发动机转速、输出功率和燃油消耗量等)之间存在复杂的高度非线性关系,常用算法难以快速得到发动机的最佳工作点.以某发动机的测试数据为例,采用预测精度高、泛化能力强的支持向量机算法拟合出该发动机主要运行参数之间的非线性关系,进而运用变尺度混沌优化算法分别测算出该发动机在给定功率、给定转速和给定转矩条件下,燃油消耗最低工作点所对应的发动机运转参数.最后,利用测功机对真实发动机进行的实验验证所提方法的有效性.     

低黏度柴油发动机润滑油性能研究

根据国六排放法规对柴油发动机的发展和润滑油的性能要求开发了低黏度柴油发动机润滑油。选用10W40和5W30柴机油进行发动机台架试验,并通过发动机台架试验和整车道路试验重点考察了5W30对发动机节能和整车耐久性的影响。试验结果表明:采用低黏度柴油发动机润滑油可以提高柴油发动机的燃油经济性。     

二冲程发动机初始喷油脉谱图的仿真及验证

以提高某小型二冲程发动机的动力性、经济性和稳定性为研究目标,运用发动机热力学数值计算软件建立原型机数学模型,通过全负荷条件下的缸内压力示功图、总功率和燃油消耗率对模型进行验证。在此基础上计算得到进气空气质量流量,确定各工况空燃比条件下的发动机初始喷油量,获得初始喷油脉谱图,由此开发了电控燃油喷射系统。经台架试验验证,发动机运转正常。     

基于低摩擦的柴油机节能新方法研究

针对车用柴油机节能问题,提出一种基于低摩擦技术的柴油机综合节能方法。研究柴油机摩擦副低摩擦技术,采用涂层技术与润滑技术减少摩擦副磨损;搭建柴油机节能综合试验台,通过油耗仪和尾气分析仪检测节能减排效果。实验研究表明,采用涂层技术与耐磨润滑油,具有较好的节能效果,实现柴油机的节能,这为车用柴油机的节能减排提供了新的方法与思路。     

APPLIED RESEARCH ON NEW MULTI-FUNCTION GASOLINE ADDITIVE

In order to assess the performance of a new cleansing and combustion-improving gasoline additive (MAZ), and to explore the evaluation methods of additives, two engines with the same model number and performance indices, fueled with and without the MAZ gasoline additive respectively, are carried through 100 h strenuous tests on a bench. The results obtained in full load characteristic and load characteristics of different operational modes are compared. It indicates that the power, economy and emission of the engine fueled with the MAZ additive all have obvious improvement in comparison with the engine without adding the additive: the power increasing by 16.43%, specific fuel consumption (SFC) decreasing 5.39%, and the emission of CO, HC and NOx falling by 28.61%, 54.38% and 10.1% respectively. Wear and tear of the engine cylinder is weakened, and sediment of combustion chamber inner side is reduced. In addition, no negative effect on the catalytic conversion device is found.     

Cylinder of internal-combustion engine with a conical working surface

A conical working surface is proposed for the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine. This design improves the seal between the piston and the cylinder; reduces frictional losses; reduces fuel and oil consumption; improves engine power and life; improves performance; and reduces environmental impact.