Determination of Optimum Compression Ratio: A Tribological Aspect
Journal Title: Tribology in Industry - Year 2013, Vol 35, Issue 4
Abstract
Internal combustion engines are the primary energy conversion machines both in industry and transportation. Modern technologies are being implemented to engines to fulfil today’s low fuel consumption demand. Friction energy consumed by the rubbing parts of the engines are becoming an important parameter for higher fuel efficiency. Rate of friction loss is primarily affected by sliding speed and the load acting upon rubbing surfaces. Compression ratio is the main parameter that increases the peak cylinder pressure and hence normal load on components. Aim of this study is to investigate the effect of compression ratio on total friction loss of a diesel engine. A variable compression ratio Diesel engine was operated at four different compression ratios which were “12.96”, “15.59”, “18.03”, “20.17”. Brake power and speed was kept constant at predefined value while measuring the in-cylinder pressure. Friction mean effective pressure (FMEP) data were obtained from the in cylinder pressure curves for each compression ratio. Ratio of friction power to indicated power of the engine was increased from 22.83 % to 37.06 % with varying compression ratio from 12.96 to 20.17. Considering the thermal efficiency, FMEP and maximum in-cylinder pressure optimum compression ratio interval of the test engine was determined as 18.8÷19.6.
Authors and Affiliations
L. Yüksek, O. Özener, H. Kaleli
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