Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion Engines

Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion Engines
Author: Ashley S. Campbell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1979-03-15
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Intended for a second course in thermodynamics. Explains in detail how the analysis of each engine system can be formulated for a computer program. Examines all present day engines which operate on the internal combustion system, including gas turbines, two-stroke and four-stroke internal combustion engines, both Otto and Diesel cycles, liquid propellant rockets, free piston engines, and powders in guns. Includes chemical equilibrium, explaining how equilibrium compositions in multireaction systems can be calculated. Uses SI units exclusively.

Engineering Study of the Rotary-Vee Engine Concept

Engineering Study of the Rotary-Vee Engine Concept
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2018-07-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722203535

The applicable thermodynamic cycle and performance considerations when the rotary-vee mechanism is used as an internal combustion (I.C.) heat engine are reviewed. Included is a simplified kinematic analysis and studies of the effects of design parameters on the critical pressures, torques and parasitic losses. A discussion of the principal findings is presented. Willis, Edward A. and Bartrand, Timothy A. and Beard, John E. Glenn Research Center RTOP 505-62-51...

Simulation and Thermodynamic Analysis of Extended Expansion on a Concept Rotary Engine Including Its Effects on Fuel Efficiency

Simulation and Thermodynamic Analysis of Extended Expansion on a Concept Rotary Engine Including Its Effects on Fuel Efficiency
Author: Denis Allemant Andre
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN:

This paper describes a novel method for extended expansion in a rotary combustion engine running ordinary gasoline to analyze the effects on fuel efficiency and emissions. The engine consists of a toroidal-shaped piston that rotates around a drum to expand and evacuate the hot gas. There are several problems with today's internal combustion engines or IC engines. The current IC engines do not always have the necessary internal volume to expand the hot gases to near atmospheric pressure, and since the whole process of compression, combustion, and expansion happen within the same space, excess heat builds up and increases emissions of nitric oxides and nitrogen dioxide. The proposed solution is to redesign the IC engine as to supply greater expansion volume and to separate the combustion and exhaust areas. With the concept rotary engine, it is hoped that these issues will be minimized in ways that traditional IC engines are unable. This thesis is a work in five parts. Chapter one covers a strong literature review on fuel injection, fuel air mixing, the combustion process and IC engine emissions. Comparative review is done with previous work and engine dimensions are based off of existing designs. Chapter two serves as a data review for fuel injection along with a preliminary thermodynamic review on the concept engine and the effects extended expansion has on combustion rates and emissions. Iteration is done by choosing different combustion temperatures and compression ratios as to best design the concept engine. Chapter three covers the written code to simulate both fuel injection and the resulting combustion process. The fuel injection includes fuel atomization, spray penetration, evaporation rate and average droplet diameter within the combustion chamber. After injection has been modeled and validated with literature, combustion can be studied. The combustion analysis focuses on the temperature, pressure and emissions during the engine cycle. Collected data is compared to a traditional IC engine using similar air fuel ratios. Chapter four validates the code written for chapter three using a simulation software called KIV A-3. Using this program, data for fuel injection, combustion and emissions are generated and plotted, which is used to compare to the code written in MATLAB. Finally chapter five is the conclusions, where recommendations and future work is discussed.

An Introduction to Thermodynamic Cycle Simulations for Internal Combustion Engines

An Introduction to Thermodynamic Cycle Simulations for Internal Combustion Engines
Author: Jerald A. Caton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2015-12-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119037565

This book provides an introduction to basic thermodynamic engine cycle simulations, and provides a substantial set of results. Key features includes comprehensive and detailed documentation of the mathematical foundations and solutions required for thermodynamic engine cycle simulations. The book includes a thorough presentation of results based on the second law of thermodynamics as well as results for advanced, high efficiency engines. Case studies that illustrate the use of engine cycle simulations are also provided.

Thermodynamics, Combustion and Engines

Thermodynamics, Combustion and Engines
Author: Brian E. Milton
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 396
Release: 1995-11-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This book presents a thorough study of a single area of application - internal combustion engines. It breaks new ground by using engines as the means of explaining thermodynamics and combustion processes and it offers a constructive mix of basic engineering science with a real world application. The book is intended to provide a background for engine design, analysis and modelling.