ID: 1026
Course type: scientific and vocational
Course coordinator: Popović J. Slobodan
Lecturers: Kitanović N. Marko, Popović J. Slobodan
Contact: Popović J. Slobodan
Level of studies: M.Sc. (graduate) Academic Studies – Mechanical Engineering
ECTS: 6
Final exam type: project design
Department: Department of Internal Combustion Engines
Acquiring new knowledge on role and importance of modelling dynamic processes in IC Engines. Broadening theoretical knowledge and analytical approach to thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics and fuel combustion by studying dynamic processes in IC Engine cylinder and collectors. Broadening knowledge and analytical approach to the mixture formation, fuel jet break-up, fuel droplet formation and evaporation. Broadening knowledge and skills in applied computational methods and modular programming. Developing practical skills to design model structures and apply numerical methods within project-oriented tasks related to IC Engines and HPS design and application.
Understanding the reality and complexity of Heat Engines working cycles. Capabilities to design models and sub-models structures using multidisciplinary approach. Capabilities to analyse engine and HPS processes and performance using simulation models. Establishing the Cause & Effect relationship between working cycle and engine performance.
1. Gas flow in intake and exhaust ports and collectors. 1-D modelling of dynamic gas flow in pipes. Optimization of Intake and exhaust plenum geometry by maximizing engine volumetric efficiency. 2. Supercharging/Turbocharging of IC Engines. System design and simulation. Optimization of IC Engine-Turbocharger system performance. Charge Air intercooler design and simulation. 3. High efficiency thermodynamic engine cycles. Combining high expansion – to – compression ratio with supercharging in real engines. 4. Fuel mixture formation in High-Pressure injection systems. Simulation and modelling of dynamic procesess in fuel pipes and injectors. Primary and secondary Break-Up, drop formation and evaporation. 5. Mechanical losses in IC engines. Modelling engine friction and auxillaries power consumption. Experimental determination of mechanical losses distribution. 6. In-cylinder and port flow multidimensional modelling using CFD. 7. Selected topics in Engine exhaust and noise emission. Exhaust gas concentration modelling based on chemical reactions kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Exhaust gas emission measurement. 8. Hybrid Powertrain Systems simulation and optimisation. 1-D modelling of dynamic performance of HPS. Optimization оф energy storage capacity and mass, drive performance and arrangement for best fuel efficiency 9. Alternative fuels. Fuel physical properties and specific design issues related to fuel properties. Specific issues related to mixture formation and combustion of alternative fuels. 10. Engine components Design and manufacturing issues. Specific manufacturing and production technologies. Turbocharger design and production. Impeller design and manufacturing. Impeller and housing materials selection for improved performance.
Literature and technical solutions survey and theoretical analysis. Development and application of numerical simulation models of engine processes, engine components or systems dynamic performance. System analysis by application of simulation models taylored to specific project-oriented task. Experimental verification. Reporting and results presentation.
Passed exam on course: IC Engines Processes
Mathworks Matlab/Simulink IDE (Licenced) AVL Advanced Simulation Tools (AST): Boost, Fire, Excite, Cruise LMS AMESim Laboratories equipped with IC Engine testing equipement (fully equiped IC Engine test benches) DAQ Measurement equipement (National Instruments PXI based system with Labview Developement software)
Total assigned hours: 75
New material: 20
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 10
Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 30
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0
Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 0
Review and grading of the project: 10
Test: 0
Test: 0
Final exam: 5
Activity during lectures: 0
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 70
Final exam: 30
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 30
Selected books from premium publishers: Springer Verlag, Teubner, McGraw-Hill, Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier; Extensive selection of articles and papers: IMechE, SAE, JSAE, ASME, MTZ/ATZ, Elsevier etc.; J. Heywood: Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw Hill, ISBN-13: 978-1260116106, 2018; R. Pischinger , M. Klell , T. Sams: Thermodynamik der Verbrennungskraftmaschine, ISBN: 978-3-211-99277-7, Springer Verlag, 2010; G. P. Merker et. al.: Simulating combustion and pollutant formation for engine development, Springer Verlag, ISBN 10 3-540-25161-8, 13 978-3-540-25161-3, 2006