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Marine diesel engine – a novel approach of indicated power determination and related uncertainty level
Authors: KOWALAK Przemysław , ŻMUDZKI Stefan , BORKOWSKI Tadeusz
Published: March 2021

A proposal of a new method for marine engine indicated power determination, based on direct piston position, instead of crankshaft angular position measurement, was presented. With the aid of bond graph theory, it was proved, that the new method is equivalent to conventional method. To verify hypothesis, that the new method has potential of determined indicated power uncertainty reduction, simulated calculations were carried out. Results of calculations for two marine diesel engines: medium-speed, four stroke and slowspeed two stroke type, at assumption of engine crankshaft constant speed, were compared with results obtained by a conventional method. Data, collected by means of a typical portable, industrial, digital indicator on engines in service, were used for simulation. The uncertainties of engines indicated power determined by means of two methods were analysed. The indicated power uncertainty, achieved for conventional method, was nearly twice higher than for new proposed method. Finally, uncertainty structure was analysed and evaluated for both: new and conventional method of engine indicated power determination.
Analysis of the possibilities to achieve adiabatization process of combustion surrounded by inactive gases in Rapid Compression Machine
Authors: CIEŚLIK Wojciech , PIELECHA Ireneusz
Published: March 2021

In this work non-combustible gases impact on combustion processes studies is performed. Research was performed in a optically accessible rapid compression machine (RCM) under spark ignition engine conditions. The distribution of the swirl charge in the relation to adopted for analysis sequence of gas delivery to the chamber was varied with regard to the main injection. Authors investigate the influence of these sequence on the combustion and the ignition delay of the main injection and the overall combustion characteristics. The aim of this work is the experimental recognition of possibilities of creating combustible mixtures of light hydrocarbon fuels surrounded by non-combustible gases affecting the function of the inhibitor. Specifying the ability of preparation and combustion of mixtures in such systems enables the scientific analysis of adiabatization of the combustion process of fuel-air mixtures in the operating chambers. Theoretical analysis of the issues indicates possibility of obtaining such a stratification of the charge, that the inactive exhaust gases creating the outer ring surround the combustible mixture inside in such a way as to reduce the amount of heat exchanged between the working medium and the walls of the cylinder.
Test bench measurement of friction loss in combustion engine
Authors: WRÓBLEWSKI Emil , FINKE Szymon
Published: March 2021

The results of modeling and bench testing friction losses in the main engine kinematic nodes for different lubricating oil temperature values was presented in the article. The study was performed to evaluate the effect of lubricating oil temperature on the engine friction losses. In addition to friction losses in the crankshaft bearings and the piston rings in a cylinder-piston group the friction loss due to charge exchange in the cylinder, drive of timing system and the oil pump were measured. The obtained results show the course of the friction loss in the combustion engine. The research shows that the thermal state of the engine lubricating oil has effect on the amount of friction losses. Formulated conclusions allow to assess the impact of the oil temperature on the friction losses in the main friction nodes in combustion engine.
Tyre rolling resistance and its influence on fuel consumption
Authors: ŚWIECZKO-ŻUREK Beata , RONOWSKI Grzegorz , EJSMONT Jerzy
Published: March 2021

Rolling resistance of tyres is one of the major resistive forces acting on any wheeled vehicle. Unfortunately, it is also one of the forces very difficult to measure. It is estimated that in certain traffic conditions (like for example constant speed driving with slow or moderate speed) so called Rolling Resistance Impact Factor may be as high as 0.3. This means that reduction of rolling resistance by 50% would lead to 15% of energy savings. The paper presents road measuring method of tyre rolling resistance and unique equipment used by the Technical University of Gdańsk designed to perform measurements of passenger car tyres. It also discusses road pavement, tyre and environmental conditions influence on rolling resistance. Also selected data describing current situation related to rolling resistance on different road pavements and rolling resistance of modern passenger car tyres including tyres specially designed for electric and hybrid vehicles are presented.
Studies on the dynamics the valve train with machined valve springs
Authors: SICZEK Krystian , SICZEK Krzysztof
Published: March 2021

An analysis of the literature for currently used solutions of valve trains in internal combustion engines and analytical studies on the dynamics the valve train of the internal combustion engine provided with machined valve springs were carried out. The aim of the study was to compare the dynamic parameters of the two valve trains for the established internal combustion engine: the first one equipped with machined springs and the second one with coil springs. The numerical models for investigated valve trains, using the Finite Element Method and additional mathematical relationships were developed and presented in the article. The article describes the results of the researches and formulated conclusions.
The creation of energy efficient hybrid vehicles in the Russian Federation
Authors: KARPUKHIN Kirill , TERENCHENKO Alexey
Published: March 2021

The paper shows the development of the NAMI Russian State Scientific Research Center associated with advanced research in the field of hybrid vehicles. The stages of design, creation and testing of hybrid vehicles with range extender system. The paper presents the results of bench and road tests of hybrid vehicles with range extender system. The peculiarities of creation and operation of hybrid vehicles for countries with difficult climatic conditions, for example, the Russian Federation.
Studying a construction of pistons for the aircraft CI engine
Authors: SIADKOWSKA Ksenia , MAJCZAK Adam , BARAŃSKI Grzegorz
Published: March 2021

This paper examines the selected constructions of piston for aircraft CI engines and discusses tendencies in a development of piston designs. The paper addresses the question of using new materials and coatings to improve quality of pistons and the study of heat transfer and methods to absorb heat from a piston by means of cooling ducts. The selected materials were examined in terms of their advantages and drawbacks. The paper discusses different shapes of piston heads and their impact on combustion as well as indicates other factors behind parameters of combustion and toxic emission like injector shape types, lubrication types and clearances in the combustion chamber.
Study on operating load of the compression ignition engine
Authors: GRABOWSKI Łukasz , KARPIŃSKI Paweł , RUDZIK Damian
Published: March 2021

Operation of car engines definitely shows varied values of parameters such as crankshaft speed or load. This paper presents the research and results on load and crankshaft speed in a compression ignition engine. Therefore, the research focused on an operation of a passenger car under urban and non-urban conditions. Our NI Diadem Analysis-based research referred to the data acquired by an OBD-II system. The results obtained enabled some layered charts to depict a frequency of operating states as specified by engine load and speed as well as histograms of these parameters in individual rides. Our investigation showed that operating conditions have an impact on engine operating states. In urban conditions, our engine operated within the range of 700-2000 rpm but idle was more than 50% of the time and load in most cases was not higher than 20%. In non-urban conditions, our engine operated within the range from 700 to 3000 rpm and load was up to 70%.
Hydroxyl radicals as an indicator of knocking combustion in the dual-fuel compression-ignition engine
Authors: LASOCKI Jakub , ORLIŃSKI Piotr , WOJS Marcin Krzysztof , OWCZUK Marlena , MATUSZEWSKA Anna
Published: March 2021

The occurrence of knocking combustion is one of the basic problems of dual-fuel compression-ignition engines supplied with diesel oil and gaseous fuel. In order to detect this phenomenon and evaluate its intensity, several methods are commonly used, including the analysis of pressure of working medium in the combustion chamber of the engine or vibrations of certain engine components. This paper discusses the concept of using mass fraction of hydroxyl radicals as the indicator of the occurrence of knocking combustion. Current knowledge on the conditions of hydroxyl radical formation in the engine combustion chamber has been systematized and the results of research on this subject have been presented. Theoretical considerations are illustrated by exemplary results of simulation studies of the combustion process in a dual-fuel compression-ignition engine supplied with diesel oil and methane. The conclusions drawn may be -useful for the development of dual-fuel engine control systems.
Multifaceted diagnostic inference process for identifying the causes of self-ignition engine faults resulting from PM sediments
Authors: CIEŚLIKOWSKI Bogusław , CYGNAR Mariusz , JAKÓBIEC Janusz
Published: March 2021

Optimization of the fuel combustion process in a self-ignition engine with the multi-stage HPCR injection system sets the main trends in research on the thermodynamic stability of fuels, and the mechanisms of PM formation. The stages were indicated of the multifaceted diagnostic inference on the causes of failures of a turbocharger with variable geometry (VTG) which occur as a result of PM sedimentation in the nozzle area. An evaluation of the engine performance was conducted using a dedicated tester and an additional recording of the injector coil current characteristics with parallel readings of the fuel pressure variation in the reservoir. The indicated procedure established the underlying cause of the VTG compressor failure despite the absence of a recorded error code.
Unconventional vegetable oils as raw materials for biodiesel production
Authors: AMBROSEWICZ-WALACIK Marta , TAŃSKA Małgorzata , WALACIK Marek , KOZŁOWSKI Michał
Published: March 2021

The aim of the study was to determine the possibility of using the unconventional vegetable oils for the biofuel production. The research material were cold-pressed oils from the seeds of milk thistle, hemp and evening primrose. After conducting the initial physicochemical characteristics of oil samples, including the determination of sulphur content, acid number, viscosity at 40°C, density at 15ºC, oxidation stability and fatty acid composition, analysed oils have been subjected to the transesterification process. The roduced methyl esters were further characterized by the above-mentioned features. Additionally, the temperatures of cold filter plugging point, cloud point and flash point were determined. On the basis of the conducted analyses it was demonstrated that the obtained oils, due to the high, far in excess of acceptable, values of the viscosity and density, and too low oxidative stability could not be used as a pure fuel. A similar conclusion was formulated in case of the produced methyl esters.
Recognition of combustion process irregularities in small volume displacement diesel engines with the use of non-dimensional characteristics of the vibration signal
Authors: MERKISZ Jerzy , WALIGÓRSKI Marek
Published: March 2021

The subject of the considerations described in the paper is the problem of early detection of abnormalities and damages during operation process of the turbo diesel engine with small volume displacement and direct fuel injection, which is used in modern LDV vehicles dedicated especially for urban areas, in the context of present and future requirements for a technical object diagnostics, taking into account the criteria of optimizing overall efficiency, toxic compound emission and safety of the object in real conditions of its operation. The paper presents the results of empirical research of vibroacoustic signal application to the diagnostic evaluation of correctness of short-time engine main processes. The evaluation of the combustion process variability from structural and operational abnormalities by using dimensionless estimates of a vibration process was conducted, and functional characteristics necessary to built the diagnostic algorithm in accordance with the requirements of on-board diagnostics were obtained.
Issues related to naturally aspirated and supercharged CI engines fueled with diesel oil and CNG gas
Authors: STELMASIAK Zdzisław , LARISCH Jerzy , PIETRAS Dariusz
Published: March 2021

The study presents results of a research work on two various Diesel engines adapted for dual fuel feeding with CNG gas and diesel oil. The first engine is naturally aspirated, medium-sized engine, corresponding to engines mounted as power units in trucks and buses. Natural gas was used as the main fuel to this engine, and amount of diesel oil was reduced to minimum according to criterion of correct operation of injection system and reliable ignition of gaseous mixture. The second engine was a high-speed, supercharged engine of Fiat 1.3 MJT type, destined to powering of passenger cars. This engine is equipped with modern engine technologies, high-pressure injection system of Common Rail type with division of fuel dose and recirculation of exhaust gases, with catalytic converter and DPF filter. To fueling of this engine was used small additive of gas, aimed at reduction of smokiness of exhaust gases. Performed research has shown beneficial effect of gas on engine efficiency, reduction of concentration of nitrogen oxides, smokiness of exhaust gases and emission of particulate matter. Simultaneously, however, emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons had increased, especially in area of partial engine loads. Results of the study are pointing at possibility of installation of dual fuel system in traction engines with different size.
The analysis of the possibilities of increasing the share of propane in the fuel mixture supplied to a dual fuel diesel engine
Authors: SKRZEK Tomasz
Published: March 2021

The paper presents the main reasons for the limitations as to the share of gaseous fuel in dual fueling in commercial engine applications. It also indicates the proposals of solutions aiming at increasing of the share of this fuel. The investigations were conducted in two stages. The first stage of the investigations involved gradual increase in the share of propane at a simultaneous phasing out of the amount of diesel fuel so that the excess air coefficient remained on the same level. The second stage of the investigations involved a maximum possible share of propane with a simultaneous adjustment of the diesel fuel injection parameters. The investigations were performed for three different values of the charging pressure: 200, 400, 600 mbar and for a naturally aspirated variant. The obtained results led to a conclusion that modifying diesel fuel injection parameters and increasing the charging pressure allow a significant increase in the share of gaseous fuel up to 70% of the total energy contained in both fuels.
Fatty acid composition as a parameter of using vegetable oils for biofuel production
Authors: AMBROSEWICZ-WALACIK Marta , TAŃSKA Małgorzata , WALACIK Marek
Published: March 2021

The aim of the study was to show the validity of determining the quality of oils intendent for the biofuels production. One of the main discriminant that should be used to assess the suitability of oil raw materials for the fuel purposes is the composition of fatty acids. The research was conducted on 13 different samples of vegetable oils, that were cold-pressed from the seeds of various species, including rape, camelina, flax (light and dark), mustard, milk thistle, hemp, evening primrose oil, amaranth, sunflower, soybean, and cumin. The analysis of the fatty acid composition showed significant differences between the analysed oil samples, both within the species and varieties of oilseeds. The results indicate the need for continuous quality control of oils and fats led to the production of biodiesel in the small households and large commercial enterprises, because as it was indicated by the analysis of fatty acids composition rape seeds of different varieties are characterized by the diverse quality.
Comparison of two measurement methods for the determination of extended turbine maps at the eATL test bench of the Ostfalia UAS
Authors: VANHAELST Robin , BANNACK Caroline , KLOSE Maik
Published: March 2021

This document compares two measurement methods for the determination of extended turbine maps. One method is to minimize heat flows and thus to maintain the assumption of adiabatic processes even in low speed ranges of turbines. The results obtained were compared with those of the Ostfalia eATL method. Here, is slowed down electrically by an electric motor. The direct comparison of the measurement results shows considerable differences in the turbine efficiency. Furthermore, the graphical comparison illustrates clear advantages of the eATL concept for the evaluation, which result from the width and the position of the generated measurement points.
Numerical investigation on low calorific syngas combustion in the opposed-piston engine
Authors: PYSZCZEK Rafał , MAZURO Paweł , JACH Agnieszka , TEODORCZYK Andrzej
Published: March 2021

The aim of this study was to investigate a possibility of using gaseous fuels of a low calorific value as a fuel for internal combustion engines. Such fuels can come from organic matter decomposition (biogas), oil production (flare gas) or gasification of materials containing carbon (syngas). The utilization of syngas in the barrel type Opposed-Piston (OP) engine arrangement is of particular interest for the authors. A robust design, high mechanical efficiency and relatively easy incorporation of Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) makes the OP engine an ideal candidate for running on a low calorific fuel of various compostion. Furthermore, the possibility of online compression ratio adjustment allows for engine the operation in Controlled Auto-Ignition (CAI) mode for high efficiency and low emission. In order to investigate engine operation on low calorific gaseous fuel authors performed 3D CFD numerical simulations of scavenging and combustion processes in the 2-stroke barrel type Opposed-Piston engine with use of the AVL Fire solver. Firstly, engine operation on natural gas with ignition from diesel pilot was analysed as a reference. Then, combustion of syngas in two different modes was investigated – with ignition from diesel pilot and with Controlled Auto-Ignition. Final engine operating points were specified and corresponding emissions were calculated and compared. Results suggest that engine operation on syngas might be limited due to misfire of diesel pilot or excessive heat releas which might lead to knock. A solution proposed by authors for syngas is CAI combustion which can be controlled with application of VCR and with adjustment of air excess ratio. Based on preformed simulations it was shown that low calorific syngas can be used as a fuel for power generation in the Opposed-Piston engine which is currently under development at Warsaw University of Technology.
Evaluation of the impact of the hydration degree of bioethanol on the operation parameters of the spark-ignition engine
Authors: OWCZUK Marlena , MATUSZEWSKA Anna , ODZIEMKOWSKA Małgorzata , BEDNARSKI Mateusz , WOJS Marcin Krzysztof , LASOCKI Jakub
Published: March 2021

The article presents an overview of methods for the production of bioethanol and the possibility of its use to power internalcombustion engines. The effects of supplying spark-ignition engine with bioethanol having various degrees of hydration were examined experimentally on the engine dynamometer. The measurement results were referred to the anhydrous bioethanol, which is used widely as petrol biocomponent and compared in terms of the course of the pressure in the combustion chamber of the engine as well as engine performance parameters – torque and power. It was found that with the decrease in alcohol concentration, the performance of the sparkignition engine deteriorated. The reduction of in-cylinder pressure was proportional to the increase in the water content in the fuel. No significant changes in the general shape of in-cylinder pressure curves were observed. Engine torque and power decreased with an increase in the water content in the fuel, especially at high engine speed. It has been stated that supplying the engine with bioethanol containing up to 6% (v/v) of water does not result in significant losses in engine performance.
Experimental test stand for development of an opposed-piston engine and initial results
Authors: KALKE Jakub , OPALIŃSKI Marcin , MAZURO Paweł
Published: March 2021

The article presents the reason for developing a 0D predictive and diagnostic model for opposed-piston (OP) engines. Firstly, a description of OP engines, together with their most important advantages and challenges are given together with current research work. Secondly, a PAMAR-4 engine characteristic is presented. After that the proposed 0D predictive model is described and compared with the commercially availible software. Test stand with most important sensors and solutions are presented. After that the custom Engine Control Unit software is characterized together with a 0D diagnostic model. Next part discusses specific challenges that still have to be solved. After that the preliminary test bed results are presented and compared to the 0D simulations. Finally, the summary together with possible future improvement of both 0D predictive model and test bed capabilities are given.
The theoretical investigation on influence the fuel spray geometry on the combustion and emission characteristic of the marine diesel engine
Authors: KOWALSKI Jerzy
Published: March 2021

The paper presents an analysis of the influence of the fuel spray geometry on the combustion and emission characteristic of the marine 4-stroke Diesel engine. Presented analysis was prepared based on computational fluid dynamic model (CFD). Initial and boundary conditions of the model as well as data used to model validation were collected during the laboratory study. Calculations were conducted for two different fuel injectors with changed nozzle holes diameters, the number of nozzle holes and the angle between holes axis. The increase of the fuel nozzle holes diameter causes the decrease of the fuel spray tip penetration, but simultaneously the decrease of holes number causes that auto-ignition delay is not changed. The increase of the angle between holes axis from 150° to 158° causes fuel ingintion near cylinder head wall. Result of this is the increase of CO fraction. The deterioration of fuel combustion causes the decrease of NOx mass fraction in the cylinder also.
Residual fuel atomization process simulation
Authors: KLYUS Oleh , ZAMIATINA Nadezhda
Published: March 2021

The process of atomization of fuel in engines with compression ignition is determining in organization of the combustion process, the result of which are the economic and environmental performance of the engine. One of the main parameters of the spray jet fuel is the mean droplet diameter. The article presents the results of analytical and experimental studies by the definition of mean diameter of Sauter droplet of atomized residual fuel IFO380.
Analysis of the microstructure of the fuel spray atomized by marine injector
Authors: LEWIŃSKA Joanna , KAPUSTA Łukasz Jan
Published: March 2021

The process of the atomization and formation of the fuel spray can be described by macro- and microstructure parameters. Knowledge of these parameters may be a key information to conduct further optimization of the combustion process. This paper presents the research results of the microstructure parameters of the diesel oil spray atomized with marine engine injector. A measurement technique, named Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) in the combination with Mie scattering was used to determine LIF/Mie ratio across the spray. The fuel was injected into a constant volume vessel. LIF and Mie signals were recorded by two cameras at the same time. Nd:YAG pulsed laser was used to create light sheet for spray illumination. Wavelength of λ = 266 nm was used in this study.
Investigation of glycerol doping on ignition delay times and laminar burning velocities of gasoline and diesel fuel
Authors: JACH Agnieszka , CIEŚLAK Ilona , TEODORCZYK Andrzej
Published: March 2021

Glycerol is a major by-product of biodiesel production. Per one tone of produced biodiesel, one hundred kilograms of glycerol is produced. Production of glycerol is increasing due to increase of demand for biodiesel. One of methods of glycerol utilization is combustion. Recent experimental studies with use of a diesel engine and a constant volume combustion chamber show that utilization of glycerol as a fuel results in lower NOx emissions in exhaust gases. It combusts slower than light fuel oil, what is explained by higher viscosity and density of glycerol. Glycerol has low cetane number, so to make combustion in a diesel engine possible at least one of the following conditions need to be fulfilled: a pilot injection, high temperature or high compression ratio. The aim of the paper is to compare glycerol to diesel and to assess influence of glycerol doping on gasoline and diesel fuel in dependence of pressure, temperature and equivalence ratio. The subject of this study is analysis of basic properties of flammable mixtures, such as ignition delay times and laminar burning velocities of primary reference fuels (diesel: n-heptane and gasoline: iso-octane). Calculations are performed with use of Cantera tool in Matlab and Python environments. Analyses of influence of glycerol on ignition delay times of n-heptane/air and iso-octane/air mixtures covered wide range of conditions: temperatures from 600 to 1600 K, pressure 10-200 bar, equivalence ratio 0.3 to 14, molar fraction of glycerol in fuel 0-1 in air. Simulations of LBV in air cover temperatures: 300 K and 500 K, pressures: 10, 40, 100, 200 bar and equivalence ratio from 0.3 to 1.9. Physicochemical properties of gasoline, diesel and glycerol are compared.
Evaluation of usefulness of mass flow meter to the survey of SI engine cylinder filling in one working cycle
Authors: WOŁCZYŃSKI Zbigniew
Published: March 2021

The article presents the technique of the usage of mass flow meter to the fill survey of a cylinder in the multicylinder engine, in each working cycles. The result of correctness of the survey was grounded on the comparison of air masses: the one registered with the usage of the flow meter and the other one calculated on the basis of mixture parameters. The flow meter was located in the consolidated part of suction system in front of the throttle valve. Mixture parameters were determined on the basis of time of fuel injection and measured lzm factor of burnt mixture. The studies were carried out in the whole operating range of engine. Discrepancies between the measured and calculated values for 93% of all of the cycles fall within the ambit of ±3% of the actual value.
The swirl ratio influence on combustion process and heat transfer in the opposed piston compression-ignition engine
Authors: TULWIN Tytus , WENDEKER Mirosław , CZYŻ Zbigniew
Published: March 2021

In order to maximise engine heat efficiency an engines charge flow must be properly designed -especially its swirl and tumble ratio. A two-stroke compression-ignition opposed piston engine reacts to engine swirl differently compared to a standard automotive engine with axially symmetric combustion chamber. In order to facilitate direct fuel injection, high-pressure injectors must be positioned from the side of combustion chamber. Depending on the combustion chamber geometry the swirling gases impact greatly how the injection stream is formed. If the deformation is too high the high temperature combustion gases can hit the piston surface or get into gaps between the pistons. This greatly affects the heat lost to the pistons and raises their local temperature. More atomised injection stream is
more prone to swirling gas flow due to its reduced droplet size and momentum. The paper presents simulation results and analyses for different intake process induced swirl ratios and different types of combustion chambers in an experimental aviation opposed piston engine.
Influence of after-treatment systems on NO2 emissions in diesel engines
Authors: ŻÓŁTOWSKI Andrzej
Published: March 2021

The article discusses the results of bench tests that monitor the increase of NO2 emissions in the heavy duty vehicles engines exhausts as a result of the use of particulate matter filters. The use of passive particulate matter filters inevitably leads to an increase in NO2 emissions from the engine. The particularly intensive increase in the emissions occurs when SCR reactors are shut off, which is still a common practice among drivers. NO2 concentrations in exhaust gases of DPF-equipped engines reach concentration dangerous for human health and life. The causes of the NO2 formation in the vehicles’ exhaust systems, the harmfulness of this chemical, and the results of NO2 measurements in different tests, are discussed. In addition, the effect of the presence of this compound on the accuracy of opacity measurement is discussed.
The analysis of thermal state of catalytic converter depending on fuel supply and engine load using thermo-vision
Authors: WORSZTYNOWICZ Barbara , UHRYŃSKI Andrzej , BORKOWSKI Bartłomiej , PLUTA Marek
Published: March 2021

The paper discusses the problem of thermal state of three-way catalytic converter depending on engine load with spark ignition fueled with gasoline and natural gas. The measurements on the test bench were performed, during which the temperature of the exhaust gases in the exhaust system was measured with the help of thermocouples, and at the same time, the track of the thermal state of the catalytic converter was monitored using thermo-vision camera. The stable work of engine with different rotation speed and values of load was considered together with transient states. The results of the measurements were presented in forms of charts and selected thermograms, qualitatively presenting the issue of thermal state of the catalytic converter.
The effectiveness of fault detection in common rail injectors examination methods
Authors: KNEBA Zbigniew , STRASZAK Paweł , JAKÓBCZYK Klaudia
Published: March 2021

The article presents the effectiveness tests of fault detection in common rail injectors. 40 injectors with different wear levels were tested. Testing was made on two test benches of a completely different design. Research includes comparison of accuracy, reproducibility and testability to detect specific defects. A device was created for visualization of the fuel injector spraying steam.
Impact of EGR control at in-cylinder pressure and ecological properties of CI off-road vehicle engine
Authors: BIENIEK Andrzej , MAMALA Jarosław , GRABA Mariusz , HENNEK Krystian
Published: March 2021

An attempt has been made to clarify the effect of wide-ranging control of the exhaust gas recirculation system on the cylinder pressure and ecological engine performance. This publication contains the results of tests performed on the CI (compression ignition) engine of the off-road vehicle mounted on the test bench. The study was based on advanced EGR control with a proportional valve and a very efficient exhaust gases cooling system. Analysis of the test results is based on the cylinder pressure and the concentration of NOx and PM components at exhaust gases. The study included the influence of the exhaust gas recirculation system control on parameters such as differential pressure, MBF, and relative NOx and PM emissions. As demonstrated by the analysis conducted, the EGR valve control method and the exhaust gas cooling intensity significantly affect the cylinder pressure and its ecological performance.
Problems in fuelling spark ignition engines with dimethyl ether
Authors: KRUCZYŃKI Stanisław , ŚLĘZAK Marcin , GIS Wojciech , ORLIŃSKI Piotr , KULCZYCKI Andrzej , DZIĘGIELEWSKI Wojciech , BEDNARSKI Mateusz
Published: March 2021

This paper discusses briefly the production technology of dimethyl ether, taking into account plant raw materials and the physical and chemical properties of DME as compared to diesel fuel. The benefits and disadvantages of DME as a fuel are presented and changes in the emission of harmful substances characterised as compared to the combustion of diesel fuel. Also, basic usage problems are addressed, e.g. the wear of engine’s elements, cavity and leakages in the fuel system.
Influence of piston ring pack configuration on blowby and friction losses in a marine two-stroke engine
Authors: WOLFF Andrzej
Published: March 2021

In the paper a comprehensive model of a piston ring pack motion on an oil film has been presented. The local thickness of the oil film can be compared to height of the combined surface roughness of a cylinder liner and piston rings. Equations describing the mixed lubrication problem based on the empirical mathematical model formulated in works of Patir, Cheng and Greenwood, Tripp have been combined and used in this paper. In addition a model of gas flow through the labyrinth seal of piston rings has been developed. The main parts of the model and software have been experimentally verified abroad by the author at the marine engine designing centre. For the selected two-stroke marine engine, the influence of the number of piston rings used and the type of the top ring lock (straight or overlapped) on blowby to piston underside and on friction losses of the piston-ring-cylinder (PRC) system have been investigated. The developed model and software can be useful for optimization of the PRC system design
Formulation of a task to control of harmful exhaust emissions from compression ignition engine
Authors: NOWAKOWSKI Jacek , BRZOZOWSKI Krzysztof , KNEFEL Tomasz
Published: March 2021

This paper presents a possibility of control a harmful exhaust emissions from compression ignition engine based on computationally efficiently model of the working cycle a compression ignition engine. Parameters of the model are identified on the basis of experimental measurements carried out for a CI engine with Common Rail system. In this study is considered the control task aimed at minimization of nitrogen oxides emission for a fixed operating point of the engine.
DPF retrofit program in Israel – effects of diesel particle filters on performance of in-use buses
Authors: TARTAKOVSKY Leonid , FLEISCHMAN Rafael
Published: March 2021

A long service life of heavy-duty diesel vehicles results in a large number of older-technology trucks and buses of various types running on roads nowadays. Cleaning up exhaust gases of these older vehicles gives an opportunity to improve air quality at affordable costs. Retrofitting older buses with diesel particulate filters (DPF) is a cost-effective measure to quickly and efficiently reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions and contribute to mitigation of air pollution in urban conglomerates. In this paper, the milestones on a way to wide-scale retrofitting of heavy-duty vehicles with DPF are discussed on the example of Israel DPF retrofit program. Crucial importance of a balanced governmental approach combining regulation and economic incentives, together with collaboration of government, academia and vehicle operators, is underlined. Main results of the one-year pilot project focused on urban and intercity buses are discussed. Impact of DPF retrofitting on particulate emissions and engine performance and maintenance aspects of in-use diesel buses is analyzed. Very high particle filtration efficiency (in average, about 97%) together with relatively low fuel economy penalty (0.6–1.8%, depending on the bus type) are proved. Vital importance of careful monitoring and correct maintenance of DPF-equipped vehicles is underlined.
Improvement of BSFC and effective NOx and PM reduction by high EGR rates in heavy duty diesel engine
Authors: AOYAGI Yuzo
Published: March 2021

The test engine was a turbocharged 10.5L engine with an intercooler. A performance target was set at a rated power of 300 kW (BMEP = 1.7 MPa) and peak torque of 1842 Nm (BMEP = 2.2 MPa). Emission targets were set at a level of near future and stringent regulation standards in Japan. The engine was equipped with new technologies such as a high pressure common rail system, FCD piston, a high pressure ratio VGT and an aftertreatment system. The high and low pressure loop EGR system was installed and this system with a VGT had a high performance and could increase an EGR rate in order to reduce BSNOx while maintaining the satisfied BSFC and PM performance simultaneously not only in the steady state condition but also in the transient condition.
Exhaust emissions and fuel consumption in a chassis dynamometer load test in the aspect of modification of an engine controlling system
Authors: PIEKARSKI Wiesław , KURANC Andrzej
Published: March 2021

The article presents calculations of exhaust emissions and fuel consumption under test conditions on a chassis dynamometer test bench. The study describes the realization of the tests and the methodology of the calculation of the exhaust gas flow and the estimation of the fuel consumption based on exhaust emissions. The presented research results and their analysis describe the emission scale of selected gaseous fumes components during full engine load and the fuel consumption associated with such tests. Similar emissions occur during a rapid acceleration of a vehicle in road conditions.
The influence of corrosion phenomena on operational parameters of modern fuel injectors CI-engines
Authors: OSIPOWICZ Tomasz , LISOWSKI Maciej
Published: March 2021

The article describes the influence of corrosion phenomena on operational parameters of common fuel injectors. Paper has been presented and describes Common Rail fuel injectors, their structure and work principles. Main fuel injectors parameters, like injection dosage, back leakage and injection delay are discussed. It has been presented the elements of injectors which have influence on dosages magnitude and how the corrosion phenomena influences on its. The elements of injectors, which have an influence on dosages magnitudes, are presented and the effect of their corrosion is discussed.
Product recycling of automotive parts – trends and issues
Authors: MERKISZ-GURANOWSKA Agnieszka
Published: March 2021

Remanufacturing is a dynamically developing area of the automotive industry. It allows the original equipment manufactures to diversify their activities and sell manufacturer-warrantied subassemblies through a dealership network but at lower prices compared to new products. The paper presents the process of remanufacturing of automotive subassemblies and characterizes the benefits for the industry and vehicle end-users. Examples have been shown of the activities of vehicle manufacturers in the area of product recycling and development of remanufacturing technologies.
Analysis of the possibility of determining the general characteristics using the operational data of a vehicle engine
Authors: WYSOCKI Oskar , KROPIWNICKI Jacek , CZYŻEWICZ Jacek
Published: March 2021

The paper presents an analysis of the possibility of determining the general characteristics using the operational data of an engine of refuse collection vehicle. Data acquisition was done by reading information from the CAN network using FMS standard (Fleet Management System), which is widely used in heavy duty vehicles since year 2002. The paper presents the analysis of the expected measurement uncertainties resulting from the standard PN_ISO 15550-2009. The experimental data were filtered due to the established constraints that define the static states of the engine. On the basis of the obtained measurement data, corresponding to various defined static states, the general characteristics of the engine were made and discussed.
Influence of the method of implementing the forced air flow through the cooling system on the temperature of the coolant in heavy-duty engines
Authors: WORSZTYNOWICZ Barbara
Published: March 2021

The article discusses the problem how forced air flow is implemented through the cooling module of heavy-duty engines. The kinematic connection between the coolant pump and the crankshaft of the engine, results in the fact that the pump performance often does not correspond to the engine demand at its part load. In conjunction with the fan drive method, the temperature of the coolant may be too low or too high for part load. The study was carried out in order to calculate the parameters of the cooling system in heavy-duty engines for maximum power and maximum torque, taking into account a mechanical fan drive, a hydraulic fan drive and an electric fan drive.
Analysis of the possibilities of using of DME fuel in motor boat drive systems
Authors: KROPIWNICKI Jacek , DOMINICZAK Przemysław , KNEBA Zbigniew , MAKOWSKI Sławomir , CIEŚLIŃSKI Janusz T. , ZIÓŁKOWSKI Maciej
Published: March 2021

The characteristics of alternative fuel for diesel: dimethyl ether (DME) and an analysis of the potential to reduce emissions of toxic compounds by the engines when running on this fuel have been presented in this work. Basic types of design solutions of gas supply and control systems, possible for use in internal combustion engines with DME supply have been also presented. The paper presents a study of the legislation and an analysis of the feasibility of the system storage and fueling DME on board small vessels.
Evaluation of the effect of variable compression ratios performance on opposed piston 2-stroke engine
Authors: ALQAHTANI Ali , WYSZYNSKI Miroslaw , MAZURO Pawel , XU Hongming
Published: March 2021

Numerous skills involving the introduction of (OP) opposed piston engine have been developed in the recent past. Indeed, novel techniques can help to improve the performance of the engine. The aim of this paper is to model and simulate a simple single-cylinder two-stroke opposed-piston engine and minimise fuel consumption and heat loss, using the software programme AVL BOOST™. AVL BOOST is an engine modelling software, which analyses the performance of a modelled single cylinder two-stroke opposed-piston engine by changing desired parameters. In order to meet this aim, experimental results from a unique engine are used to make a comparison with the results obtained from AVL BOOST model. Six combinations of compression ratios (12, 13.5, 15, 16.5, 18 and 19.5) are analysed in this study with the engine speed running at 420 rpm and 1500 rpm. In addition to the compression ratios, the effect of stroke-to-bore (S/B) ratios on OP2S performance is investigated. Various values of S/B ratios, whilst maintaining a constant swept volume, port geometry and combustion timing, and their effect on fuel consumption and heat loss are analysed in this study. A comparison between the two engine speeds with increasing combinations of compression ratios, and the S/B ratios revealed minimal differences in peak pressure, peak temperature, IMEP, ISFC, indicated efficiency and total heat loss. Detailed analyses of these parameters are highlighted in discrete sections of this paper.
The effect of the distribution of variable characteristics determining the asymmetry of the sealing rings sliding surfaces on the values of friction loss coefficients and other selected parameters of oil film
Authors: WRÓBLEWSKI Piotr
Published: March 2021

The article presents the results of research on the effect of the change in coordinates that determine the location of the common vertex of the parabolas and ellipses demonstrating the asymmetric shape of the rings sliding surfaces on the change in the thickness of oil film, the amount of scraped oil, and the oil left on the cylinder wall, once a set of selected sealing rings has passed, as well as the results concerning friction losses. Mathematical relationships of the asymmetric shapes of the rings sliding surfaces were presented, and the values of coefficients characterizing selected parameters of oil film and friction losses were determined. It was confirmed that there is a large dependence of the coordinate values of the vertices determining the asymmetric shapes of these surfaces on the condition and cooperation between piston rings and the cylinder bearing surface, and mainly on the amount of the oil scraped in the selected engine strokes.
Effect of average velocity of passenger cars on national annual emission of pollutants
Authors: BEBKIEWICZ Katarzyna , CHŁOPEK Zdzisław , SZCZEPAŃSKI Krystian , ZIMAKOWSKA-LASKOWSKA Magdalena , Stosio Grzegorz
Published: March 2021

The paper presents the results of the study on the sensitivity of the national annual emission of pollutants from passenger cars to their average velocity under the following traffic conditions: urban, rural, and on motorways and expressways. The study was carried out in accordance with the methodology used in the COPERT 4 software. The effect of traffic speed within cumulated categories of passenger cars on the national emission of pollutants was analyzed. The national annual pollutant emission of pollutants was found to be substantially affected by the average car velocity, this effect being largely differentiated due to the character of road traffic. The type of the dependence of the national annual pollutant emission on the average velocity is similar for all substances, especially under traffic conditions in rural areas as well as on highways and expressways. A distinct minimum of the national pollutant emission was found at a velocity of about 70 km/h under rural conditions.
Ecological effects of use biogas to supply the internal combustion engine in the electricity generation process – results of LCA analysis
Authors: CHŁOPEK Zdzisław , SAMSON-BRĘK Izabela
Published: March 2021

Environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) in Poland is still a relatively new method of estimating the environmental impact of production processes. It enables the assessment of the environmental risks associated with the product system or activity, either through the identification and quantification of materials and energy used and waste introduced into the environment, as well as assess their impact on the environment. LCA method application also enables the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of energy from renewable sources. This paper presents the results of the simplified life cycle analysis of electricity production process from agricultural biogas used as an engine fuel. LCA analysis was conducted based on data from one of the national biogas plants. The selection criterion was based on the availability of substrates (maize silage, distillery slop and sugar beet pulp) and the possibility of obtaining high quality data for analysis (actual data based on the existing biogas plant). In addition, the environmental impact of the biogas power generation technology obtained through the methane fermentation process only of waste materials (distillery slop, sugar beet pulp) and coprocessing of waste and maize silage was compared.