A multiple-zone cycle simulation for spark-ignition engines: Thermodynamic details Conference Paper

abstract

• A thermodynamic cycle simulation was developed for a spark-ignition engine which included the use of multiple zones for the combustion process. This simulation was used to complete analyses for a commercial, spark-ignition V-8 engine operating at a part load condition. Specifically, the engine possessed a compression ratio of 8.1:1, and had a bore and stroke of 101.6 and 88.4 mm, respectively. A part load operating condition at 1400 rpm with an equivalence ratio of 1.0 was examined. Results were obtained for overall engine performance, for detailed in-cylinder events, and for the thermodynamics of the individual processes. In particular, the characteristics of the engine operation with respect to the combustion process were examined. Implications of the multiple zones formulation for the combustion process are described.

authors

• Caton, Jerald

published proceedings

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Internal Combustion Engine Division (Publication) ICE

author list (cited authors)

• Caton, J. A.

complete list of authors

• Caton, JA

publication date

• December 2001

published in

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Internal Combustion Engine Division (Publication) ICE  Journal

start page

• 41

end page

• 58

volume

• 37

issue

• 2