CI engine performance during cold weather condition using preheated air and engine by waste energy |
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Authors: | M K Rath P P Patnaik |
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Affiliation: | Department of Mechanical Engineering, ITER, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe aim of the current research is to experimentally investigate the performance, combustion and emission parameters of a compression ignition engine in the discharging and air preheating mode during the cold weather condition. For preheating the engine, a thermal energy storage device using phase-change material (PCM) and for preheating the inlet air an air preheater is used. From the results, it is observed that the engine temperature increases with time from 15°C to 27°C in 840?s. PCM temperature rises from 15°C to 60°C in 3000?s. during charging and while in discharging it decreases from 45°C to 30°C within the same time period. Brake thermal efficiency increases and brake-specific fuel consumption decreases with increase in load. Air-preheated diesel gives maximum cylinder pressure as compared to normal diesel. Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions are reduced during discharging and air preheating as compared to cold weather emission. |
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Keywords: | Diesel engine air preheating cold weather phase changing material thermal energy storage device |
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