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In this master’s thesis, a turbine model and a common control structure for theturbocharger for SI and CI-engines is developed. To design the control structure,simulations are done on an existing diesel engine model with VGT. In order tobe able to make simulations for engines with a wastegated turbine, the model isextended to include mass flow and turbine efficiency for that configuration. Thedeveloped model has a mean absolute relative error of 3.6 % for the turbine massflow and 7.4 % for the turbine efficiency. The aim was to control the intake manifoldpressure with good transients and to use the same control structure for VGTand wastegate. By using a common structure, development and calibration timecan be reduced. The non-linearities have been reduced by using an inverted turbinemodel in the control structure, which consists of a PI-controller with feedforward.The controller can be tuned to give a fast response for CI engines and a slowerresponse but with less overshoot for SI engines, which is preferable.

Techniques that can increase the SI- engine efficiency while keeping the emissions very low is to reduce the engine displacement volume combined with a charging system. Advanced systems are needed for an effective boosting of the engine and today 1D engine simulation tools are often used for their optimization. This thesis concerns 1D engine simulation of a turbocharged SI engine and the introduction of CFD computations on components as a way to assess inaccuracies in the 1D model. 1D engine simulations have been performed on a turbocharged SI engine and the results have been validated by on-engine measurements in test cell. The operating points considered have been in the engine’s low speed and load region, with the turbocharger’s waste-gate closed. The instantaneous on-engine turbine efficiency was calculated for two different turbochargers based on high frequency measurements in test cell. Unfortunately the instantaneous mass flow rates and temperatures directly upstream and downstream of the turbine could not be measured and simulated values from the calibrated engine model were used. The on-engine turbine efficiency was compared with the efficiency computed by the 1D code using steady flow data to describe the turbine performance. The results show that the on-engine turbine efficiency shows a hysteretic effect over the exhaust pulse so that the discrepancy between measured and quasi-steady values increases for decreasing mass flow rate after a pulse peak. Flow modeling in pipe geometries that can be representative to those of an exhaust manifold, single bent pipes and double bent pipes and also the outer runners of an exhaust manifold, have been computed in both 1D and 3D under steady and pulsating flow conditions. The results have been compared in terms of pressure losses. The results show that calculated pressure gradient for a straight pipe under steady flow is similar using either 1D or 3D computations. The calculated pressure drop over a bend is clearly higher1D engine simulations of turbocharged engines are difficult to using 1D computations compared to 3D computations, both for steady and pulsating flow. Also, the slow decay of the secondary flow structure that develops over a bend, gives a higher pressure gradient in the 3D calculations compared to the 1D calculation in the straight pipe parts downstream of a bend. / QC 20101119

Engine control becomes increasingly important in newer cars. It is therefore interesting to investigate if a relatively new control method as Model Predictive Control (MPC) can be useful in engine control in the future. One of the advantages of MPC is that it can handle contraints explicitly. In this thesis basics on turbocharged engines and the underlying theory of MPC is presented. Based on a nonlinear mean value engine model, linearized at multiple operating points, we then implement both a linear and a nonlinearMPC strategy and highlight implementation issues. The implemented MPC controllers calculate optimal wastegate position in order to track a requested torque curve and still make sure that the constraints on turbocharger speed and minimum and maximum opening of the wastegate are fulfilled.

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<p>This licentiate thesis concerns one dimensional flow simulation of turbocharged spark ignited engines. The objective has been to contribute to the improvement of turbocharged SI engines’ performance as well as 1 D simulation capabilities.</p><p>Turbocharged engines suffer from poor gas exchange due to the high exhaust pressure created by the turbine. This results in power loss as well as high levels of residual gas, which makes the engine more prone to knock.</p><p>This thesis presents an alternative gas exchange concept, with the aim of removing the high exhaust pressure during the critical periods. This is done by splitting the two exhaust ports into two separate exhaust manifolds.</p><p>The alternative gas exchange study was performed by measurements as well as 1-D simulations. The link between measurements and simulations is very strong, and will be discussed in this thesis.</p><p>As mentioned, turbocharged engines are prone to knock. Hence, finding a method to model knock in 1-D engine simulations would improve the simulation capabilities. In this thesis a 0-D knock model, coupled to the 1-D engine model, is presented</p>

The aim of this thesis is to design Husqvarna FE 501 turbocharged engine piston for Formula Student competition using bioethanol as its fuel. Proposed concept originates in background research on design solutions of modern combustion engine pistons. FEM simulations are used for piston design.

This licentiate thesis concerns one dimensional flow simulation of turbocharged spark ignited engines. The objective has been to contribute to the improvement of turbocharged SI engines’ performance as well as 1 D simulation capabilities. Turbocharged engines suffer from poor gas exchange due to the high exhaust pressure created by the turbine. This results in power loss as well as high levels of residual gas, which makes the engine more prone to knock. This thesis presents an alternative gas exchange concept, with the aim of removing the high exhaust pressure during the critical periods. This is done by splitting the two exhaust ports into two separate exhaust manifolds. The alternative gas exchange study was performed by measurements as well as 1-D simulations. The link between measurements and simulations is very strong, and will be discussed in this thesis. As mentioned, turbocharged engines are prone to knock. Hence, finding a method to model knock in 1-D engine simulations would improve the simulation capabilities. In this thesis a 0-D knock model, coupled to the 1-D engine model, is presented / QC 20101112

Submitted by Maike Costa (maiksebas@gmail.com) on 2017-06-01T11:40:21Z No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 3748711 bytes, checksum: 8f8364b8fc3278aa92d66b7d0e9a2400 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-01T11:40:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 3748711 bytes, checksum: 8f8364b8fc3278aa92d66b7d0e9a2400 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-11-04 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / The cost of the kWh at the peak hour in Brazil may be up to nine times higher than the one at normal hours. This fact has served as motivation for industries, shopping malls, hotels, and so on, to utilize electrical generators. These generator sets generally comprise Diesel engines. The problem is that the exhaust gases from these engines are very harmful to health. On the other hand, Natural Gas, thanks to its high calorific power and its low emissions, is considered a clean-burning alternative fuel. Therefore, the Diesel engines converted to Otto cycle may considerably reduce the environmental pollution. Such a conversion, however, may have in turbocharged engines backpressure effects that increase the temperature of the turbine, reducing the energy efficiency of the engine. The present study analyzes the result and consequences of the replacement of the original manifold by another with smoother curves, as well as the cooling effect on the engine performance of the turbine of a Perkins turbocharged model 1104C-44TAG2, converted to the Otto cycle. First, tests were made running the engine with its original manifold without any cooling, and then, having the turbine cooled with room air. After the replacement of the manifold, new teste were performed. Initially, without cooling the turbine or the manifold. Then, after the replacement of the manifold, other tests ventilating the turbine and the manifold were made. In each test, one has registered: the maximum operation power; temperature of the exhaust gases and the engine consumption in terms of the backpressure due to the manifold. All the tests were performed with the aid of a hydraulic dynamometer. It was noted that the use of the new manifold allowed the reduction on the backpressure. Concerning the maximum power registration there was no difference in terms of the original or the new manifold, because what had limited the power was the temperature on the turbine, which was set at 660 oC. Therefore, whenever the temperature reached this limit, the engine was deliberated stopped. This fact also explains why the ventilation has allowed higher engine powers. The new manifold resulted in fuel reductions. / O valor do kWh, no horário de pico, no Brasil, pode ser até nove vezes maior do que aquele cobrado, fora do dito período, estimulando a indústria, shopping centers, hotéis, etc. a fazerem uso de grupos geradores. Tais grupos são, em geral, compostos por motores a diesel e gerador elétrico. O lado negativo destes motores advém da larga poluição ambiental que produzem. Por sua vez, o Gás Natural, graças ao seu elevado poder calorífico e pela baixa contaminação, quando queimado, é considerado um combustível nobre, alternativo ao diesel. Assim, o uso de motores Diesel turbinados, convertidos para o ciclo Otto, pode reduzir significativamente a poluição ambiental. Nessa conversão, um dos aspectos observados é a influência da contrapressão causada pelo sistema de exaustão dos gases de escape, que contribui para o aumento da temperatura da turbina do motor convertido. O presente trabalho analisa os efeitos da substituição do coletor de escape original por outro, de curvas mais suaves, como também o resfriamento da turbina, no desempenho de um motor Perkins turboalimentado, modelo 1104C-44TAG2, ottolizado para gás natural. Os testes foram realizados com os dois coletores de escape, em operações com e sem refrigeração (por ventilação) da turbina e do coletor. A cada teste, eram avaliados: a potência máxima de operação, a temperatura dos gases de escape e o consumo do motor, em função da contrapressão do sistema de exaustão. Tais testes foram realizados, com o auxílio de um dinamômetro hidráulico, e os resultados mostraram que, de fato, houve uma redução da contrapressão, com a substituição do coletor. No entanto, o motor Perkins ottolizado respondeu, de forma semelhante, para os dois coletores, no que diz respeito à potência máxima alcançada, variando somente devido aos efeitos provocados com e sem resfriamento da turbina e do coletor. Deve-se observar, todavia, que a limitação no valor da potência deveu-se às temperaturas alcançadas pela turbina, de aproximadamente 660 °C. Assim, com resfriamento da turbina, o motor atingiu potências mais elevadas. Verificou-se, ainda, que a modificação do coletor contribuiu para a redução do consumo do motor.