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Experimental and Skeletal Kinetic Model Study of Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine

P. M. Diaz1, B. Durga Prasad2, D.S. Manoj Abraham3 and K. PalaniKumar4
  • 1 Sathyabama University, India
  • 2 JNTU College of Engineering, Ananthapur (AP), India
  • 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ponjesly College of Engineering, India
  • 4 Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai, India

Abstract

Problem statement: In homogeneous charge compression ignition engines fuel oxidation chemistry determines the auto-ignition timing, heat release, reaction intermediates and the ultimate products of combustion. To shorten development time and to understand combustion processes, the use of simulation is increasing. Approach: A model that correctly simulates fuel oxidation at these conditions would be a useful design tool. Detailed models of hydrocarbon fuel oxidation, consisting of hundreds of chemical species and thousands of reactions. A way to lessen the burden was to use a skeletal reaction model, containing only tens of species and reactions. Results: The model was developed from the existing pre-ignition model, which had 10 species, 5 elementary reactions for kinetic and 6 elementary reactions for equilibrium and the standard k-ε turbulence model had been used in this investigation. This model combines the chemistry of the low, intermediate and high temperature regions. Conclusion: Simulations are compared with measured and calculated data from the engine operating at the following conditions: speed 1500 RPM, inlet temperature 363-433 K, fuel CNG and λ range 3-5. The simulations are generally in good agreement with the experimental data including temperature, pressure, combustion duration and ignition delay and heat release.

American Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 9 No. 6, 2012, 917-923

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2012.917.923

Submitted On: 7 June 2011 Published On: 22 March 2012

How to Cite: Diaz, P. M., Prasad, B. D., Abraham, D. M. & PalaniKumar, K. (2012). Experimental and Skeletal Kinetic Model Study of Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine. American Journal of Applied Sciences, 9(6), 917-923. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2012.917.923

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Keywords

  • Internal combustion engine
  • top dead centre
  • spark ignition
  • compression ignition