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Elemental analysis as an important tool for fuels and biofuels quality control
Authors: FABER Joanna , BRODZIK Krzysztof
Published: March 2021

Article presents normalized analytical methods for determination of elements in fuels and biofuels with emphasis on inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and their advantages and disadvantages. Analytical procedure applied for determination of 20 elements (Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Si, Sn, Ti, V and Zn) is described with elements of validation. Broad range of elemental analysis results of fuels (B0, B7 and B10) and pure FAME samples are described. Typical contents of selected elements are presented which allows discussion on the domestic fuel quality in regard to non-standardized parameters and their potential effect on combustion engines performance.
New technologies of enhanced plastic for use in rail vehicles to reduce noise emissions
Authors: STAWECKI Włodzimierz , MERKISZ Jerzy , BAJERLEIN Maciej , DASZKIEWICZ Pawel
Published: March 2021

The article presents an overview of modern plastics for use in rail vehicles. The analysis of plastics and composites in the constructional aspect was analyzed. The trends in the development of polymer materials, technologies and constructions used in the manufacture of vehicles, on the one hand, are determined by the technical and economic requirements of industry and, on the other, by the continued emphasis on reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Further development will be subject to pre-impregnation techniques, particularly in the form of different types of reinforcement. Full use of the advantages of reinforced polymer materials in vehicle production will only be achieved when further optimization of the resin properties and development of automation will result in the widespread use of composite components in series production. Observing the trends and pace of development, it is possible to predict that there are still restrictions on the use of polymeric materials in the transport sector, such as relatively high prices, technological constraints and the hindering automation of large-scale production. Modern construction and material solutions, in particular those using reinforced plastics, are primarily designed to reduce vehicle weight and have better noise and vibration damping properties. Rail vehicles are becoming more environmentally friendly at the time and travel comfort is higher.
The possibilities of using DME (BioDME), as an additive to conventional gaseous fuels in SI engine
Authors: FLEKIEWICZ Marek , KUBICA Grzegorz , MARZEC Paweł
Published: March 2021

The results of SI engine fueled with blends of LPG and DME are presented in the paper. The range studies submitted includes measurements at varying engine loads, at selected values of speed. The research was conducted on a chassis dynamometer, specifying the engine load by the degree of throttle opening. Value of the mass fraction of DME in the blend with LPG was determined based on previous analyzes. The selected fuel blends containing from 7 to 17% DME (mass fraction). During the study was also performed a series of comparative measurements with pure LPG. Analyses show that of DME can be used as a partial substitute for LPG in SI engines. Its presence does not a negative impact on performance and emissions of the engine. The obtained results indicate that the amount of addition of DME should be varied depending on the engine load. Moreover, the use of this fuel does not require changes to the design fueling system and storage of LPG.
Development of the international freight transport sector in Poland against the background of the EU market
Authors: GIS Wojciech , WAŚKIEWICZ Jerzy
Published: March 2021

Development of Polish international road transport of goods after Polands accession to the EU. Haulage work carried out between 2005 and 2015. International transport in the context of haulage carried out by the remaining EU transport. Transport arranged by types of haulage in 2005 and in 2015. Development of the number of Polish enterprises and their transport potential measured by the numerousness of the car fleet. Changing structure of the trucks fleet according to the pollutants emission standards in the years 2010–2015. Shaping of the average efficiency of the haulage work by the statistical vehicle. Factors influencing the future demand for international transport performed by Polish carriers. Trends for introducing high-volume lorries to run on the EU roads. Prospects for the development of Polish international freight transport until 2030.
Optical tests as the basis for formulating mathematical models of the opening delay of CIDI injectors
Authors: SKOWRON Maciej , PIELECHA Ireneusz , Wisłocki Krzysztof
Published: March 2021

The main objective of this research was an attempt to evaluate the delay times of the actual needle opening of the diesel injectors in relation to the time of triggering the current control signals opening the solenoid and piezoelectric high-pressure injectors of diesel engines. The conducted tests take into account the variability of fuel injection pressure and backpressure prevailing in the operational chamber of the engine. To determine accurately the time of actual injection start, the optical tests analysing the image of the injector tip were used. Such high resolution images were obtained by high-speed recording with a frequency of 250 kHz (Dt = 0.004 ms). Based on a comparison of the results obtained, it was found that the maximum delay time of fuel injection for a piezoelectric diesel injector is about 12% shorter than for a solenoid injector. Experimentally obtained results of the injection time delay were used as a basis to formulate mathematical models describing the delay of the real fuel injection in relation to the signal controlling the opening of the diesel injectors. These models take into account the dependence of the injector reaction from the injection pressure and the backpressure in the operational chamber of the engine. The correctness of the obtained models is confirmed by acceptable values of the determination coefficient (for solenoid injector – 0.6, for piezoelectric injector – above 0.8 – for correlation of injection delay and backpressure).
The impact of inlet channel geometry on in-cylinder swirl
Authors: PIĄTKOWSKI Piotr , LEWKOWICZ Ryszard , ŚCIEGIENKA Ryszard , MYSŁOWSKI Janusz
Published: March 2021

A few chosen methods of swirl generation inside the cylinder were presented in this article. There were presented the results of impact of intake channel geometry on chosen charge movement parameters related to the air-flow inside the cylinder. Moreover, there was presented an authors own conception of flexible and steerable element applied inside the inlet channel. This element influenced on kinematics of airflow through the inlet manifold. The result of this influence was observed as a swirl inside the inlet channel and inside the cylinder. There were also presented the results of experiment related to the own conception of swirl generation. The results of experimental research were compared with results of numerical calculation of air flow prepared on basis of ANSYS CFD. As final result it was stated that proponed flexible element inside the inlet channel have a significant impact on charge kinematics and it easy can controlled by engine control unit.
The influence of high efficiency engines and hybrids on exhaust systems
Authors: WEBER Matthias
Published: March 2021

Increased efficiency of the combustion process itself and low losses in the Engine, lead to lower temperatures in the exhaust line. Combined with the exhaust gas energy recovery as well as the hybridization of the drivetrain, this temperature decrease will require additional efforts for the exhaust gas aftertreatment in future. Current technologies like SCR with urea could only be used in future with additional heating elements or will need to change to different catalysts or gaseous Ammonia, to keep the current efficiency and conversion rates. Catalyst and filter elements with ultra-low backpressure creating additional new challenges for the correct and robust diagnostics of these aftertreatment components and all emission relevant parts and thresholds. New technologies are needed like the direct measurement of the DPF soot loading with radio frequencies or NH3 sensors to precisely control the ammonia slip for high conversion rates of SCR catalysts.
External speed–torque characteristics of Fiat 0.9 TwinAir petroland CNG-fuelled engine
Authors: AMBROZIK Andrzej , KURCZYŃSKI Dariusz , ŁAGOWSKI Piotr , WARIANEK Michał
Published: March 2021

The paper presents the results of the experimental study of the turbocharged spark ignition Fiat 0.9 TwinAir engine, with indirect, multipoint petrol injection system, powered by petrol and equipped with the injection system of the compressed natural gas (CNG) supplying gas into the intake manifold. The test results provide the comparison of the selected fuel-efficiency, energetic and ecologic indicators of engine work, obtained when it is powered by Pb95 petrol and the CNG gas. The paper compares the external torque-speed characteristics with factory-set engine controllers. Also presented are the concentration levels of harmful gases in the exhaust fumes: carbon monoxide (CO), nitric oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Results obtained on the engine powered by CNG are indicating lower power and torque, lower concentration of hazardous gases, in particular carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons as well as significantly lower consumption of the gas when compared to petrol.
Production of fuel blends from diesel oil and waste products
Authors: AMBROSEWICZ-WALACIK Marta , TAŃSKA Małgorzata , WALACIK Marek , NITKIEWICZ Szymon
Published: March 2021

The aim of the study was to evaluate the physico-chemical parameters of the fuel blends consist of a diesel oil and waste products,such as a pyrolytic oil from car tires and a frying oil. The samples were characterized by the kinematic viscosity at 40°C, density at 15°C, acid value, sulphur content, temperature of flash point and temperature of cold filter plugging point. The obtained results indicated that the fraction of the pyrolysis oil due to the very low temperature of flash-point and high sulphur content is a difficult material to use in the biofuels sector. While the sulphur content of that material may be reduced by the desulphurisation, whereas the increasing temperature of flash point, which greatly influenced the low value of this parameter for the mixture, is problematic. What is more, a high degree of oxidation of the frying oil determined too low stability of the produced methyl esters, and thus the fuel blends.
Impact of the road conditions on the amount of braking energy
Authors: SZCZEPAŃSKI Tomasz , SKARBEK-ŻABKIN Anna , DZIEDZIAK Paweł
Published: March 2021

The issue of energy recuperation is increasingly found in modern cars (both electric and hybrid, as well as powered by a combustion engine only). Road conditions are one of the essential factors determining the appropriateness of using certain design solutions in braking energy recovery systems. This article presents an analysis of road conditions prevailing in a large urban agglomeration together with an evaluation of their usefulness for utilizing the braking energy. Road tests were carried out for this purpose, and their analysis used the Monte Carlo method to determine the pseudo-accidental courses.
The influence of non-cooled exhaust gas recirculation on the diesel engine parameters
Authors: CISEK Jerzy
Published: March 2021

This paper presents the results of the diesel engine research on the energy performance, components of exhaust gases and smoke and parameters related to the supply system for VW 1.9 TDI working in 2 modes: with standard, non-cooled EGR system, and without this system. All of measurements were carried out on the some engine speed – 2000 rpm (speed of maximum engine torque) and various
engine loads. It was found that the serial engine control unit switches the EGR system off above 150 Nm engine load (Momax = 295 Nm). In this range of load the engine running with EGR is characterized by higher fuel consumption (lower total efficiency) ca. 5%, compared with engine without EGR. Concentration of NOx in exhaust gases was lower up to 45% but, at the same time, exhaust gas smoke and concentration of carbon oxides were strongly increasing. It can be seen that EGR system increases the temperature (up to 110oC) and changes the composition of air-exhaust gas in the intake manifold. One of reason of this fact is self-changing start of injection. Additional effect of EGR is lower air pressure behind turbocharger, because the flow of exhaust gases (into EGR) is taken before the
The effect of physicochemical properties of fuels on ecological parameters of a diesel engine
Authors: BALAWENDER Krzysztof , KONIECZNY Dariusz , KUSZEWSKI Hubert , LEJDA Kazimierz , LEW Krzysztof , WOJEWODA Paweł
Published: March 2021

The objective of the research results of which are presented in this paper was to determine the effect of selected physicochemical properties of fuels on ecological parameters of a diesl engine. Physicochemical parameters of fuel have a decisive effect on correct functioning, operating parameters, and cleanliness of the exhaust gas emitted to the environment by any combustion engine. Results of physicochemical studies can be useful in developing fuels blends of specific properties, whereas results obtained in the course of tests carried out on an engine test bench allow to optimize parameters of the fuel injection process with the aim to reduce emissions of toxic compounds to atmosphere.
The influence of non-cooled exhaust gas recirculation on the indicator diagrams and heat release parameters in diesel engine cylinder
Authors: CISEK Jerzy
Published: March 2021

This paper presents the results of the diesel engine research on the indicator and heat realized diagrams for VW 1.9 TDI working in 2 modes: with standard, non-cooled EGR system, and without this system. All of measurement was carried out on the some engine speed – 2000 rpm (speed of maximum engine torque) and various engine load. Some of the analyzed parameters were read directly from the measurement systems (e.g. indicator diagrams) or engine controller (e.g. start of injection) and the rest of them had to be calculated. The calculation of rate of heat release (dQ/dα) was based on the well-known mathematical model. When the exhaust gas recirculation valve is open, the maximum of combustion pressure and rate of maximum kinetic heat release (dQk/dα)max are smaller than when the valve is closed. These facts are connected with the shorter self-combustion delay for engine working with EGR. But this is also associated with reduction of the rate of maximum diffusion heat release (dQd/dα)max, which means that more particulates (PM) are excreted into the atmosphere. This fact explains e.g. significantly higher smog of exhaust gases for diesel engine which works with EGR system. The analysis results show that exhaust gas recirculation system slightly deteriorates the energetic parameters of VW 1.9 TDI engine, but, at the same time, significantly reduces the level of toxic nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases
Powertrain technology transfer between F1 and the automotive industry based on Mercedes-Benz
Authors: KALOCIŃSKI Tomasz , RYMANIAK Łukasz , FUĆ Paweł
Published: March 2021

The paper presents evolution of the Formula One powertrain systems and its synergies with the Automotive industry. The article emphasises the influence of trends in the Automotive industry and general environmental awareness on the Formula One development. The technical regulations introduced by the FIA in 2006 made a first steps to align Formula One technology progress with course of automotive world. Improvements of the regulations in 2009 and 2014, gradually introduced hybrid systems to the Formula One and made its technology more relevant to the current production vehicles. On the other hand, paper also shows the examples of the automotive projects which utilised Formula One technology features and qualities. This review analyses technology transfer based on Mercedes-Benz and other companies dependent on Daimler AG.
Friction reducing performance of carbon nanotubes covered pistons in internal combustion engines – engine test results
Authors: KAŁUŻNY Jarosław , MERKISZ Jerzy , KEMPA Krzysztof , GAPIŃSKI Bartosz , WRÓBLEWSKI Emil , STEPANENKO Aleksander , AL-KARAWI Mohanad
Published: March 2021

This article discusses the posibility of reducing friction losses in internal combustion engines by using carbon nanotubes, pointing out the large potential of this application. Experimental pistons were made of standard aluminum alloy and coated with a layer of nanotube deposits by spraying them with an aqueous solution containing the binder. The proposed technology of applying layers of nanotubes can be adopted in industrial-scale production. Engine tests were carried out showing a significant reduction of the engine
motoring torque, up to 16% for the experimental pistons, thus confirming the favorable tribological properties of nanotubes observed in tribological research and reported by many authors. Supplementary tests were carried out: SEM, EDS, coordinate measuring technique, and x-ray tomography. An alternative technology for hierarchical nanotube multilayer coatings electro-deposition was proposed.
Definition of oil change intervals based on the analysis of selected physicochemical properties of used engine oils
Authors: GOŁĘBIOWSKI Wojciech , WOLAK Artur , ZAJĄC Grzegorz
Published: March 2021

The paper presents the results of a thorough analysis of selected physicochemical parameters of engine oils at the end of their useful life, based on the oil change intervals assumed by vehicle users. Twelve samples of used Castrol Edge 5W/30 synthetic oil and five samples of used Castrol Magnatec 10W/40 semi-synthetic oil were tested. The Eralyticss ERASPEC OIL device was used for the assessment of the following parameters: degree of oxidation, degree of nitration, degree of sulfonation, water content, glycol content, total base number (TBN), total acid number (TAN) and kinematic viscosity at 40°C and 100°C. The research was conducted on the basis of the ASTM E2412-10 standard. The results regarding the parameter limit exceedances have also been presented in the paper. For both synthetic and semi-synthetic oils, the exceedance of kinematic viscosity measured at 40°C was particularly striking. In fourteen samples (out of seventeen tested), at least one exceedance of the limit value (out of nine analyzed) has been observed.
The use of electric drive in urban driving conditions using a hydrogen powered vehicle – Toyota Mirai
Authors: PIELECHA Ireneusz , CIEŚLIK Wojciech , SZAŁEK Andrzej
Published: March 2021

Vehicles with electric propulsion systems are increasingly more often equipped with solutions that improve their drive system’s efficiency. The latest vehicle model with a fuel cell hybrid system – Toyota Mirai was used in this experiment. The design of this vehicle is similar to that of hybrid vehicles in many aspects. However, new fuel cell technologies are being developed for automotive use, including compressed hydrogen tanks and control systems. The article presents an analysis of a fuel cell operation during vehicle start-up and driving, with particular emphasis on the hydrogen injection strategy of the three fuel injectors used in the fuel cell. The fuel cell interaction with the high-voltage battery has also been characterized. It has been shown that increase in the electrical supply voltage of the vehicle’s electric motor can be observed at high torque values of the electric motor. The maximum voltage gain – approximately three times (up to about 650 V) – allows for double the torque of the drive system compared to the standard value.
The influence of the fuel spray nozzle geometry on the exhaust gas composition from the marine 4-stroke diesel engine
Authors: KOWALSKI Jerzy
Published: March 2021

The paper presents experimental research on a 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, turbocharged AL25/30 Diesel engine. Research consisted in investigating the effect of the geometry of the fuel injectors on the exhaust gas composition from the engine. During measurements, the engine was operated with a regulator characteristic of a load range from 40 kW to 280 kW, made by electric water resistance. The engine was mechanically coupled to the electric power generator. Three observations were made for each engine load, operating with fuel injectors of varying geometry. All considered types of injectors were installed on all engine cylinders. Mentioned injectors differed in the size of the nozzle holes diameters, holes numbers and angles measured between the holes axis. Engine performance data were recorded with a sampling time of 1 s. Cylinder pressure and fuel injection pressure on the front of each injector were collected also. The composition of the exhaust gas was measured using an electrochemical analyzer. According to the results, the change of fuel nozzle geometry results in a change in fuel spraying and evaporation and consequently changes in the course of the combustion process. The effect of this is the change of the composition of the exhaust gas.
Evaluation of the possibilities of adapting a constant volume combustion chamber for research on ignition of hypergolic propellants under low and high-pressure conditions
Authors: KRZESICKI Maciej , BORUC Łukasz , KAPUSTA Łukasz Jan
Published: March 2021

In this study, the adaptation possibilities of a constant volume combustion chamber (CVCC) for research on the ignition of hypergolic propellants are presented. The application of hypergolic bipropellants and crucial parameters regarding their ignition behaviour are discussed. The initial studies on ignition delay measurements presented here does not cover the whole range of conditions present in practical systems where hypergolic ignition occurs. In the study, a need for an evaluation of the influence of pressure on the ignition delay was indicated as the reason to conduct research on hypergolic ignition in low and high-pressure environments. Moreover, the study reviews the state-of-the-art experimental methods of investigating the ignition under atmospheric, low and high-pressure conditions, including those utilizing a constant volume combustion chamber. The drop test was pointed out as the most commonly used method; this makes it advantageous in terms of comparing the results with those obtained by other researchers. Therefore, the drop test was selected as a method to be used in a CVCC. The test rig developed here was designed based on a CVCC initially designed for diesel spraysâ€™ visualization in high-pressure conditions. All the required modifications, especially the design of the oxidizer dosing unit, are presented in the study.
Analysis of energy management strategies for hybrid electric vehicles in urban driving conditions
Authors: PIELECHA Ireneusz , CIEŚLIK Wojciech , FLUDER Kinga
Published: March 2021

The pursuit of fuel consumption reduction by vehicles leads to a sudden increase in the share of hybrid and electric drives in the vehicle market. Replacing hybrid vehicles with electric vehicles requires long-term technological solutions, both for the infrastructure and the vehicles themselves. Therefore, one of the leading types of passenger car drives is currently the hybrid drive. The generated work share of electric drives used to power hybrid vehicles is a determinant of the viability of using electric drives. The article estimates the operating time share of electric and hybrid modes operation in real driving conditions (RDC) based on the latest Toyota hybrid model. The research object was a vehicle from the crossover group equipped with a fourth generation hybrid drive. Analysis of the drives operation allowed to determine the conditions of energy flow and determine the work share of the electric drive in the total driving time.
Changes of properties of engine oils diluted with diesel oil under real operating conditions
Authors: WOLAK Artur , ZAJĄC Grzegorz , ŻÓŁTY Magdalena
Published: March 2021

The aim of the article was to analyze changes in the trends of selected physical, chemical and functional properties of lubricating engine oil operating in a diesel-engine vehicle equipped with DPF. The vehicle was operated mainly in urban driving conditions (app. 70%), which impeded the DPF regeneration cycle and caused dilution of oil with unburned fuel. Changes in the following physical and chemical properties were assessed: the DF level in engine oil, viscosity (kinematic, dynamic HTHS and structural CCS), total base num-ber, acid number as well as the degree of oxidation, nitration and sulphonation. The tests have shown that the amount of unburned fuel that goes to the engine crankcase due to the unfinished DPF regeneration cycle is as high as 26.0–34.6%. Dilution of the lubricating oil with fuel leads to a significant reduction of its viscosity – about 30% of the fuel content causes a decrease in the kinematic viscosity measured at 100°C to the level of 7.7 mm2/s. There was also a significant decrease in total base number (TBN) < 2 mg KOH/g, and an increase in the total acid number (TAN). Moreover, the results obtained were analyzed for potential effects that could have been caused during prolonged engine operation by assessing the content of trace elements in the samples taken.
Solving the problem of air quality in Indian cities by retrofitting the EGR
Authors: SROKA Zbigniew J. , WALKOWIAK Wojciech , REKSA Marek , KOLANEK Czesław , THULASIDHARAN PILLAI Chandu Valuvila
Published: March 2021

This paper touches problem of transportation pollution focusing on NOx reducing in the India. There were India country chosen for study as the second populated country and most polluted cities in the world. As from statistics, it is known that more than 65% of Indian cars are old and they are the main reason of air pollution. Most of the old cars do not have any control measures for eliminating deadli-est gases. Dumping the old cars is not possible, as the poor owns most of the old cars. For eliminating the pollution from old cars, the possible remedy is to control the emission of pollutants. Comparing to all gases in exhaust, nitrogen oxides are the dangerous one. It can may cause up to death. The best method to control the NOx gas is EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves. This research mainly focuses on the possible ways of installing EGR in old engines and fabricate an EGR in one of the Indian cars. Maruti Suzuki 800 is best of for fabricating EGR, as it is a base model and most sold Indian car. As the result, there tremendous decreasing in NOx emission also the emission CO2 was reduced. The investigation about fabricating EGR in old vehicle results a positive output after calculated the cost of the fabrication, time consumption, work challenges and other facts. As Indian government adopt this concept, they can reduce the pollu-tion from all types of vehicles to a great extend in few years of time with low investment.
Testing and evaluating real driving emissions with PEMS
Authors: CZERWINSKI Jan , ZIMMERLI Yan , HÜSSY Andreas , ENGELMANN Danilo , BONSACK Peter , REMMELE Edgar , HUBER Georg
Published: March 2021

Testing of real driving emissions (RDE) with portable emission measuring system (PEMS) in an appropriate road circuit became an obligatory element of new type approval of passenger cars since September 2017. In several projects the Laboratory for Exhaust Emissions Control (AFHB) of the Berne University of Applied Sciences (BFH) performed comparisons on passenger cars with different PEMS’s on chassis dynamometer and on road, considering the quality and the correlations of results. Particle number measuring systems (PN PEMS) were also included in the tests. The present paper informs about influences of E85 on RDE on two flex-fuel-vehicles, discusses some aspects of different ways of evaluation with different programs, shows comparison of different types of PN PEMS and represents the effects of simulation of slope on the chassis dynamometer.
Observations from PEMS testing of combustion engines of different applications
Authors: MERKISZ Jerzy , PIELECHA Jacek
Published: March 2021

The article compares data obtained in road tests with the latest legislative proposals relating to various applications of internal combustion engines. Passenger car emission tests have been performed several times on the same test route in accordance with the RDE procedure guidelines, for which a dozen or so criteria must be met, including the distance of each of the drive sections, their in the drive time and the dynamic characteristics of the drive. The analysis was also based on a two-dimensional operating density characterization, presented in the vehicle speed-acceleration coordinates. As a result, it was possible to compare dynamic properties, operating time density and, thus, to check the validity of conducted drive tests in terms of their feasibility and emission values. An exhaust emission related comparison of three types of powertrain have been presented: gasoline, diesel and hybrid in the RDE tests. The authors proposed a new form of presenting the road exhaust emissions results in relation to the carbon dioxide emission, referred to as a standardization of the emission results. The exhaust emissions from city buses fitted with different powertrains tested on an actual bus route and in the SORT test were also compared.
The impact of drive mode of a hybrid drive system on the energy flow indicators in the RDE test
Authors: FLUDER Kinga , PIELECHA Ireneusz , CIEŚLIK Wojciech
Published: March 2021

The drive to reduce fuel consumption of vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines leads to an increasing share of hybrid drives used in various means of transport. Such hybrid vehicles, thanks to the use of diesel-electric drive systems, allow for a fuel consumption reduction, and thus to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions. This fuel consumption reduction results from a specifically selected energy flow strategy in hybrid systems. This strategy was the focus of the research performed in order to identify the energy flow conditions in a hybrid drive system in driving conditions corresponding to the RDE test. A Lexus LS 500h vehicle was tested in two drive modes, while determining the related energy flow conditions, including the operating conditions of: electric motors, internal combustion engine and battery. Energy balance was determined taking into account the high voltage battery discharge and charging energy as well as the energy recovered during regenerative braking. It was found that in the RDE test conditions the vehicle is in electric mode for over 30% of the distance and 35% of the drive time, with the energy balance of the vehicle being positive (SOCend > SOCstart). Additionally, it was pointed out that the time spent in the electric mode when driving in urban conditions is about 50% and decreases to about 15% for highway conditions.
Evaluation of mixture swirl in the cylinder chamber in a conceptual system with combustion surrounded by inactive gases
Authors: CIEŚLIK Wojciech , PIELECHA Ireneusz
Published: March 2021

Internal combustion engines have seen a reduction of the dynamics of their efficiency growth in recent years. All kinds of new modifications and changes introduced in this field can only manage changes of engine efficiency at the level of a fraction of a percent. Considering the concept of unification of SI and CI internal combustion engine structures, one can expect to see their efficiency increase by the reduction of losses, whose causes and occurrence is commonly known. The improvement of the combustion system is mainly related to the reduction of thermal losses generated in this process. Therefore, the current issue is the advanced analysis of any possibilities of improving the combustion conditions and more fully understanding the processes that accompany them. The authors of the article see such a possibility in the conceptual control of the combustion process, which aims to obtain a combustible mixture surrounded by nonflammable gases. This way the flame contact with the cylinder walls is limited, which should in turn contribute to reducing the heat exchange with the walls. This research is a continuation of previous research work; current work focuses on determining the actual distribution of gases in the combustion chamber using the advanced shadow photography method. The article specifies the effect of nonflammable gas injection pressure increase on the area of the boundary layer formed between the non-flammable gases and cylinder walls.
Lean-burn CNG engine with ignition chamber: from the idea to a running engine
Authors: WEIßNER Michael , BEGER Frank , SCHÜTTENHELM Martin , TALLU Gunesh
Published: March 2021

Current and further developing CO2- and emission regulations worldwide and the competition to full electric mobility deliver a chal-lenge for internal combustion engines in general. A state of the art solution is the use of natural gas mainly contending methane to reduce CO2 significantly and to offer lowest emission levels. The EU-funded project GasOn developed engine concepts to fully exploit the advantages of CNG. This article describes the development of an innovative, monovalent engine dedicated to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and characterised by the lean burn concept and the innovative pre-chamber combustion.
Impact of pollutant emission from motor vehicles on air quality in a city agglomeration
Authors: CHŁOPEK Zdzisław , LASOCKI Jakub , STRZAŁKOWSKA Katarzyna , ZAKRZEWSKA Dagna
Published: March 2021

In the large urban areas, in middle latitudes, as in case of Poland, the cause of poor air quality is immission: in winter particulate matter PM10 and PM2.5, in summer – ozone and nitrogen oxides (or nitrogen dioxide). In the whole country, road transport is significantly responsible for the emission of nitrogen oxides (30%), carbon monoxide (20%) and less for emission of particulate matter (a few percent). In the case of other pollutants, the emission of non-metallic organic compounds is less than 10% (including polycyclic organic compounds – just over 0.5%), and sulfur oxides – only 0.03%! To analyze impact of automotive industry on air quality, pollutant emission data from two stations in Krakow were selected. These stations are known for poor air quality – the stations are: Dietla Street – with a high level of traffic and Kurdwanów – place located far from traffic routes. It was found that other objects than automotive vehicles are the dominant source of dust. These are industrial sources and – above all – energy sources, especially individual heating installations. Particularly large dust pollution occurs in winter and it is not always in areas with intense traffic. There was a strong dependence between immission of pollutants and road traffic, however, this dependence is not dominant in assessing the risk of air quality in urban agglomerations.
Investigations of the temperature distribution in the exhaust system of an aircraft piston engine
Authors: CZARNIGOWSKI Jacek , SKIBA Krzysztof , DUBIEŃSKI Kamil
Published: March 2021

Ultralight aviation is based on piston engines requiring both performance and reliability. An important aspect is also the require-ments for the installation of such an engine on an airframe, especially its heat emission. This is firstly because of the need to ensure proper engine cooling and secondly because composite elements of the airframe skin are not exposed to excessive overheating. For this purpose, bench tests of the temperature distribution of the exhaust system of ROTAX 912 engine were carried out. Measurements were taken at 6 points of the exhaust system, where the temperature of the exhaust gases and exhaust pipes were measured. The tests covered a wide range of engine operation. The paper presents the temperature distribution at selected points in relation to the engine speed and load.
Comparative analysis of exhaust emissions from passenger cars and motorcycles
Authors: SZYMLET Natalia , LIJEWSKI Piotr , RYMANIAK Łukasz , SOKOLNICKA Barbara , SIEDLECKI Maciej
Published: March 2021

The subject of this article is a comparative analysis of exhaust emissions for: HC (hydrocarbons), CO (carbon monoxide), CO2 (car-bon dioxide), NOx (nitrogen oxides) from a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle in laboratory conditions on a dynamometer station. The first vehicle category was represented by a compression-ignition engine with a displacement volume of 1.3 dm3 and a power of 66 kW. The exhaust aftertreatment system included a catalytic converter and a particulate filter. The second category was a motorcycle, equipped with an engine with a displacement of 0.7 dm3 and a maximum power of 55 kW. The two-wheeled vehicle was equipped with a three-way catalytic converter. Speeds were modeled on the European type approval test – NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). In order to conduct a comparative analysis of exhaust emissions and fuel consumption from vehicles of different categories, the obtained results were presented in the form of emissions converted into passenger-kilometers (g/pkm). The research used modern equipment belonging to the PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement Systems) group of devices. The analyzes carried out enable the decision mak-ing on which vehicles have a greater environmental impact due to their exhaust emissions, taking into account the distance and the number of passengers carried.
Pressure measurement in the cylinder of four-stroke marine engine – simulation analysis
Authors: CUPER-PRZYBYLSKA Dominika
Published: March 2021

The measurement of combustion pressure relies on connecting a pressure sensor to a four-stroke marine engine cylinder by a channel led out from the engine cylinder. The geometry of the channel distorts the results of combustion pressure measurements. The purpose of the work is to create a model of combustion processes in engine cylinders. The model uses a mathematical description of the indicator channel on one of the engine cylinders. The input data to the model and the data necessary for its verification came from the direct measurements on the research facility. The test object was a four-stroke Sulzer 3AL25/30 engine loaded by an electric power generator. During calculations, different diameters and lengths of measurement channel were simulated. The obtained results allowed to formulate the conclusion that the geometry of the measurement channel has a significant impact on the measurement results. The increase of the length of the measuring channel as well as the diameter of the channel causes disturbances in the measurement of the maximum pressure.
The concept of a new refrigerant in combustion engines in aspect of the requirements of modern drive systems
Authors: SZRAMOWIAT Mateusz
Published: March 2021

The article presents currently applied construction solutions for currently used cooling systems for internal combustion engines. There were presented their defects and possible development directions were indicated. On this basis the concept of a cooling system which will enable the improvement of heat exchange in the internal combustion engine has been proposed.
Effect of biodiesel on the development of split injection characteristics
Authors: SLAVINSKAS Stasys , LABECKAS Gvidonas , MICKEVIČIUS Tomas
Published: March 2021

The paper presents the experimental test results of a common rail injection system operating with biodiesel and the diesel fuel. The three fuel split injection strategies were implemented to investigate the effects made by biodiesel and a fossil diesel fuel on the history of injector inlet pressure and the injection rate. In addition, the three intervals between split injections and the different injection pressures
were used to obtain more information about the studied subjects. The obtained results showed that the peak mass injection rates of the main injection phase were slightly higher when using biodiesel than the respective values measured with the normal diesel fuel. Because the first injection phase activated the fuel pressure fluctuations along the high-pressure line and in front of the injector, the time-span
between injections has an impact on the injector inlet pressure and thus the fuel injection rate during the second injection phase. Since the nozzle closes little later for biodiesel, the injector inlet pressure also occurred latter in the cycle.
Assessment of the technical condition of a marine diesel engine based on the analysis of the exhaust gases chemical composition
Authors: KRAKOWSKI Rafał
Published: March 2021

In the article, the concept of technical diagnostics in relation to marine engines was characterized. The compression ignition piston engine was presented as a diagnostic object. The next part of the article discusses the composition of exhaust gases with particular emphasis on compounds harmful to the environment. The available test methods for exhaust composition are also briefly described by
means indication of the engine and exhaust gas analyzer. The reduction of emission of harmful compounds in the exhaust gases is also described in the article. The main part of the article presents the research object, i.e. the marine diesel engine piston and the exhaust gases analyzer, as well as tests carried out. The tests were performed for the engine in working order and inefficient condition in order
to compare them with the simulated damages of injection pump and turbocharger. The article was completed conclusions.
Tribological study of high-pressure fuel pump operating with ethanol-diesel fuel blends
Authors: LABECKAS Gvidonas , SLAVINSKAS Stasys , MICKEVIČIUS Tomas , KREIVAITIS Raimondas
Published: March 2021

This paper presents comparative experimental study’s results of ethanol-diesel fuel blends made effects on operational properties of a high-pressure fuel pump of a common rail injection system. The two identical fuel injection systems mounted on a test bed of the fuel injection pumps were prepared for the experimental durability tests. The lubricity properties of ethanol-diesel fuel blends E10 and E20
blends were studied using a four-ball tribometer. The test results showed that long-term (about 100 hours) using of ethanol-diesel blends produced a negative effect on the durability of the high-pressure fuel pump. Due to the wear of plunger-barrel units the decrease in the fuel delivery rate occurred of about 39% after the 100 h of continuous operation with ethanol-diesel fuel blends. The average friction coefficients of ethanol-diesel fuel blend E10 was lower than that of the normal diesel fuel. After the 100 hours of operation with ethanoldiesel fuel blend E10, the measured wear scar diameter was 10% higher than that of a fossil diesel fuel.
Research on the effect of diesel fuel injection parameters on the exhaust emissions in the turbocharged CI engine operating on propane
Authors: LUFT Sławomir , SKRZEK Tomasz
Published: March 2021

The article presents results of the studies on the charged, dual-fuel CI compression ignition engine fuelled with propane. The main goal of the studies was to fuel the engine so that the amount of energy provided with propane is possibly highest at the high efficiency, low emission of harmful exhaust constituents and proper combustion. As the studies conducted so far have shown, with the increase of
energy from propane we observe crucial changes in the combustion process. As these changes may be a barrier in the further increase of energy, we decided to change the injection parameters of the diesel fuel. The changes introduced allowed for the 70% energetic contribution of gas fuel at the subsequent elimination of unfavourable phenomena. The fuel injection was realized divided into two doses. Both proportions and angle at the beginning of the injection for both doses were variable. The angle at the beginning of injection for the first dose was changed in a wide range and depended on the value of charging pressure. The angle at the beginning of injection for the second dose was changed in a much narrower range, mainly due to very clear changes in the nature of combustion process. The studies have been conducted for three values of charging pressure, namely 200; 400 and 600 [mbar], and also for the naturally aspirated version. Study results have been presented in a form of regulation characteristics for the angle of the beginning of injection of the pilot dose for the chosen charging variants, as well as volume and angle of the beginning of injection for the main dose. The obtained results show that the content of exhaust constituents for the dual-fuel CI engine depends highly on assumed regulations of injection parameters of the fuel dose initiating the ignition, as well as engine charging pressure.
Application of the Monte Carlo method in the calculation procedure of the internal combustion engine
Authors: SITNIK Lech J. , ZADWORNY Dominik
Published: March 2021

The aim of the work is to check the possibility of applying the Monte Carlo method to the calculation procedure of internal combus-tion engines. This has been accomplished by modifying existing algorithms in such a way that the variables responsible for the main parameters of the engine are selected in a random manner using Solver written in Microsoft Excel. It turns out that this method can actually be implied, however, it has some limitations related to the high complexity of calculations.
Simulation of concentrations harmful compounds from main ships propulsion engine cooperating with a fixed pitch propeller in dynamic states
Authors: BOGDANOWICZ Artur , KNIAZIEWICZ Tomasz
Published: March 2021

The article presents a mathematical model of a marine propulsion system and a computer program based on the LabVIEW environ-ment. For a purpose of model construction, a ships hull resistance was identified and an approximation equations of the Wageningen institute for ship propellers were used. The ships motion equations were used to build the propulsion system model. On the basis of conducted tests of Sulzer 6AL20 / 24 marine engine, a map of concentrations harmful compounds was created in various load state and transferred to a computer program.