scholarly journals The analysis of heating process of catalytic converter using thermo-vision

2015 ◽  
Vol 162 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
Barbara WORSZTYNOWICZ ◽  
Andrzej UHRYŃSKI
Keyword(s):  
Cylinder Head ◽  
Test Bench ◽  
Catalytic Converter ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Cold Start ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Heating Process ◽  
Idle Speed ◽  
Heat State

The article tackles the issues related to a process of heating of three way catalytic converter during the cold start and the heating of the spark ignition engine. The measurements on the test bench were performed, taking into consideration how engine works directly after the start, on the idle speed and under the load, during which the temperature of the exhaust gases in the exhaust system and coolant on the cylinder head were measured. At the same time the track of the heat state of the catalytic converter was monitored using thermo-vision camera. The results of the measurements were presented as charts and selected thermo-grams, qualitatively representing the issue of heating of the catalytic converter.

scholarly journals The analysis of thermal state of catalytic converter depending on fuel supply and engine load using thermo-vision

2017 ◽  
Vol 170 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Barbara WORSZTYNOWICZ ◽  
Andrzej UHRYŃSKI ◽  
Bartłomiej BORKOWSKI ◽  
Marek PLUTA
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Test Bench ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Thermal State ◽  
Catalytic Converter ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Engine Load ◽  
Exhaust Gases ◽  
Fuel Supply

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.

Ignition Stability Improvement and Emission Reduction via Multiple Ignition Sites Strategy Under Cold Start and Transient Conditions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxi Zhang ◽  
Xiao Yu ◽  
Simon Leblanc ◽  
Ming Zheng ◽  
Jimi Tjong
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Converter ◽  
Cold Start ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Lean Burn ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Spark Timing ◽  
Engine Stability ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Downsizing, turbocharging, and lean burn strategies offer improved fuel efficiency and engine-out emissions to that of conventional spark ignition engines. However, maintaining engine stability becomes difficult, especially at low load and low speed operation such as cold start conditions. Under cold start operation, the spark timing is retarded to rush catalyst warm-up temperature followed by advancing the spark timing for engine stability. In this sequence, securing ignition while using retarded spark timing is difficult because of the cold cylinder walls and low engine loads. Through previous investigations, the noval multiple ignition sites strategy demonstrated its capability to expend lean burn boundaries beyond traditional single core spark plug and improve cycle to cycle variation. In this work, multisite ignition is tested on a production 4-cylinder direct injection spark ignition engine. A large number of tests are performed on the engine to investigate the impact of ignition strategy on emissions and stability during catalytic converter warm up period as part of the cold-start operation. Results show that the three-core spark igniter shortens the ignition delay thus providing a wider stable spark timing window for stable engine operation. As a result, the concentration of unburnt fuel in the exhaust gas can be reduced before the catalyst reaches the light-off temperature.

Cold-start performance of an ammonia-fueled spark ignition engine with an on-board fuel reformer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Koike ◽  
Tetsunori Suzuoki ◽  
Tadashi Takeuchi ◽  
Takayuki Homma ◽  
Satoshi Hariu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cold Start ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine

scholarly journals Operating parameters of a passenger vehicle turbocharged spark ignition engine in conditions of exhaust leakage simulation

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 463-467
Author(s):  
Krystian Hennek ◽  
Mariusz Graba
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Sensor ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Combustion Products ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Oxidation Products ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Passenger Vehicle ◽  
Chassis Dynamometer ◽  
Excess Air

Paper discussed the influence of exhaust system leakage on the utility parameters and toxic combustion products emission of a turbocharged passenger car spark ignition engine. A comparative analysis of the data gathered in the research carried out using the MAHA MSR 500 single roller chassis dynamometer was conducted, where the exhaust system was sealed and leaking in the area of the wideband oxygen sensor mounting bracket. The presented data refers to among others: the emissions of harmful gasoline oxidation products (HC, CO), the courses of power generated by the engine and the momentary values of excess air ratio. The EUDC driving cycle was used in the research.

Tumbling flow analysis in a four-valve spark ignition engine using particle image velocimetry

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Li ◽  
H Zhao ◽  
Z Peng ◽  
N Ladommatos
Keyword(s):  
Particle Image Velocimetry ◽  
Velocity Fluctuation ◽  
Cylinder Head ◽  
Particle Image ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Cyclic Variation ◽  
Compression Stroke ◽  
Image Velocimetry ◽  
Exhaust Valves

Tumble motion in the cylinder of a four-valve spark ignition (SI) engine with a production-type cylinder head was studied using cross-correlation digital particle image velocimetry (PIV). The in-cylinder flow field was measured on three planes: the vertical symmetric plane of the combustion chamber, the vertical plane through centres of the intake and exhaust valves, and a horizontal plane 12 mm below the cylinder head. Ensemble-averaged mean velocity, velocity fluctuation distribution and cyclic variation of the instantaneous velocity field were analysed. Analysis results show that the tumble vortex is formed in the early stage of the compression stroke and distorted in the late stage of the compression stroke. The tumble centre is nearly in the centre of the cylinder when the tumble forms. Then it moves gradually to the underneath of the exhaust valves as the piston moves up. It is found that the cyclic variation of the tumble motion at a tumble ratio of 0.9 is so great that the ensemble-averaged flow characteristics hardly represent any individual cycle flow behaviours. Distribution of the velocity fluctuation field is inhomogeneous during the whole compression process. As the engine speed changes the large-scale flow structure seems to remain unaffected.

Development of the Control and Acquisition System for a Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Engine Test Bench

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Gasbarro ◽  
Jinlong Liu ◽  
Christopher Ulishney ◽  
Cosmin E. Dumitrescu ◽  
Luca Ambrogi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Test Bench ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Acquisition System ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Engine Test ◽  
New Sensors

Abstract Investigations using laboratory test benches are the most common way to find the technological solutions that will increase the efficiency of internal combustion engines and curtail their emissions. In addition, the collected experimental data are used by the CFD community to develop engine models that reduce the time-to-market. This paper describes the steps made to increase the reliability of engine experiments performed in a heavy-duty natural-gas spark-ignition engine test-cell such as the design of the control and data acquisition system based on Modbus TCP communication protocol. Specifically, new sensors and a new dynamometer controller were installed. The operation of the improved test bench was investigated at several operating conditions, with data obtained at both high- and low-sampling rates. The results indicated a stable test bench operation.

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