Design and modelling of Inlet and exhaust systems of a reciprocating internal combustion engine

Project Title

Design and modelling of Inlet and exhaust systems of a reciprocating internal combustion engine

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

The project pertains to the mathematical modeling of intake and exhaust flows in a reciprocating IC engine and envisages parameterization of the single-phase fluid flows in a diesel engine. Such a study will involve piston head design and the static and dynamic design and calculations of different components of these systems. The project may experience extension to a comparative study of Opposed 2 stroke vs. conventional 4 stroke Intake and exhaust systems.

Project Objectives

As newer forms of renewable energy seem to have emerged, electric vehicles are becoming common. Yet, due to a few issues such as range, sustainability, and long life, Internal combustion engines have not lost their place. We are trying to study the transient flows of the fuel-air mixture during intake and exhaust to better understand the ongoing research in the field and put in effort towards the active goal of a cleaner and environmentally friendly IC engines.

Project Implementation Method

We will use the study of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and design for the implementation. 

1. Phase 1: Strong literature as a piece of evidence that the work is worth doing 
2. Phase 2: CFD analysis of flows of Air-fuel mixture during and exhaust of the selected marine engine 
3. Phase 3: Dynamic analysis of mechanism involved for controlling intake and exhaust.
4. Phase 4: Design of piton head for particular stresses and pressures
5. Phase 5: finalization and implementation as a practical model 

Benefits of the Project

1. A base step to study and research further on better ways to combust fuel 
2. Restore humanity's belief in the Internal combustion engine and stop portraying the marvel of engineering as a villain.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The final deliverable of the project will be a comprehensive study of intake and exhaust flows that will further help us to extend the research towards newer technologies such as HCCI, RCCI, and opposed-piston engines for energy production.

Final Deliverable of the Project Software SystemCore Industry ManufacturingOther IndustriesCore Technology OthersOther Technologies Clean TechSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, Partnerships to achieve the GoalRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	80000
Work station	Equipment	1	70000	70000
Stationery	Miscellaneous	3	2000	6000
Tool kit	Miscellaneous	1	4000	4000