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Performance and Operating
Characteristics of IC Engine
Geometric parameter of reciprocating engine
2
The performance of the internal combustion
engine is characterized with several geometric
and thermodynamic parameters
The following geometric parameters are of
particular interest: bore(B), connecting rod length
(l), crank radius (a), stroke (S) and crank angle
(ө)
For any single cylinder, the cranks shaft,
connecting rod, piston, and head assembly can be
represented by the mechanism shown to the left
Geometric parameter of reciprocating engine
3
The top dead center TDC of an engine refers to
the crankshaft being in a position such that ө=00.
The volume at TDC is minimum and is often called
the clearance volume Vc
The bottom dead center (BDC) refers to the
crankshaft being at ө=1800, the volume at BDC
is maximum and often denoted by VT
The difference between the VT and Vc is the
displacement volume Vd
Geometric parameter of reciprocating engine
Engine Capacity (Ve) TDC
πB Stroke VS VS VS
2
4 BDC
Where n- is number of cylinders Bore
Vd - cylinder swept volume
Displacement Rate VS
Ve = (Vd × n ) = n
S For 4-Stroke Engine
Geometrical Properties of Reciprocating Engines
5
Compression ratio r,
o
r = 8 to 12 for SI engines and
r = 12 to 24 for CI engines;
Ratio of Cylinder bore to piston Stroke:
B/S = 0.8 to 1.2 for small- and medium-size engines,
about 0.5 for large slow-speed CI engines;
Geometrical Properties of Reciprocating Engines
6
Ratio of Connecting rod length to crank radius:
l
R =
a
R = 3 to 4 for small- and medium-size engines,
increasing to 5 to 9 for large slow-speed CI
engines.
The stroke and crank radius are related by
The cylinder volume V at any crank position θ
7
The volume of the cylinder can be determined as
function of crank angle ( ), from the compression
ratio, the stroke, bore and connecting rod length.
At TDC the crank shaft is at crank angle of 0o.
(Clearance volume, Vc)
At BDC the crank angle is at 180 o. (Maximum
cylinder volume, VT )
The cylinder volume V at any crank position θ
8
Displacement volume = (Maximum -
minimum) cylinder volume
The displacement volume can also be
represented as a function of the bore and
stroke
At a given crank angle the volume is given by:
πB 2
V = VC + x(θ )
4
The cylinder volume V at any crank position θ
9
hip for x(ө) can
Again using geometry, a relations be developed:
1
2
The compression ratio becomes
a + l − ( )
x(θ ) = a + l −
Solving for Vc results in:
( ) + a cosθ
.
The cylinder volume V at any crank position θ
10
The cylinder volume at any crank angle becomes:
1
VD πB 2
V = +
r − 4
2
1 + a cosθ
1
2
VD l
V = + a 1 + 2
r − 4 a
1
VD V 1
V =
r 1 − cosθ l 1
2
r − 1 2
2l
= − + − − sin θ
S 2 S
πB 2
V 1 1 − − sin
l θ 2 1
Non-dimensional form of the above = a
+ cosθ 2
The cylinder volume V at any crank position θ
+ 1 + R − cosθ − ( D
)
11
a θ
The cylinder volume V at any crank position θ
B
Crank angle Vdisp Pr Crank angle Vdisp Pr
The cylinder volume at any crank angle becomes:
V
30 609.4 V 1.1 D 405 575.3 1
TDC V
VD 528.12 1
(
45 575.3 1.2
BDC
420 1
V = + a +1l − l 100−
a sin
60 Full throttle operation chemically correct mixture (Y=12.5)
528.1 1.3 435 469
2
a cos
pressure(bar)
Fuel C8H18 Speed 4000rpm
Tm 300k P1 1atm 1
. Friction and heat transfer neglected Fuel vaporization neglectπ 2 2
B l 2
− θ + cos
c)
135 186 (bar) 5.6(cc) 510 = r − 1 +132.5 a1 + 1
495 a 40 VD 186 2
a − 1 l
4
1 (bar)
360 636.6 olume
2
1 (cc)
0
(195 98636.6 1
81.9 375
570 629.8
132.5 1 l , gives:
1 Since, a=S/2 and setting, R =
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
d210
15
132.5
629.8
53.6
1
585
390
186
609.4
1
a 120 D
1
( )
e
V400.4 V D 11 + R − cosθ − R − sin θ
+
2
255 326.5 15.2 630V =
g
r − 1 2
) 75 469 1.5 450 r − 1 400.4
315 575.3 6.9 690 609.4
+ 11 + R − cosθ − ( R − sin θ )
(
Non-dimensional form of the above
1 =
80
r − 1 2
c equation636.6
90
1
becomes,1.9
400.4 465 326.4
700
2
2
2
2
2
Engine Performance Parameters
13
The performance of the engine depends on inter-relationship between
power developed, speed and the specific fuel consumption at each
operating condition within the useful range of speed and load.
OWER
PERFORMANCE
OF ENGINE
Engine performance
14
Internal co
mbustion enSome engines are made to run at fixed speed by means of a speed
gine should governor which is its rated speed
generally o
perate withi At each speed within the useful range, the power output varies and it has
n a useful a maximum usable value.
range of spe
ed. The specific fuel consumption varies with load and speed
Engine performance definition
15
Absolute Rated Power: The highest power which the engine could
develop at sea level with no arbitrary limitation on speed, fuel-air ratio
or throttle opening
Maximum rated power: The highest power an engine is allowed to
develop for short periods of operation.
Normal rated power: The highest power an engine is allowed to
develop in continuous operation.
Rated speed: The crankshaft rotational speed at which rated power is
developed
Engine Performance Parameters
16
The performance an engine is judged by quantifying its
efficiencies
Five important engine efficiencies are
Indicated thermal efficiency (ηith) Indicated Power
Brake thermal efficiency (ηbth) Brake Power
Mechanical efficiency (ηm)
Volumetric efficiency (ηv)
Relative efficiency or Efficiency ratio (ηrel)
Engine Performance Parameters
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Other Engine performance Parameters
Mean effective pressure (MEP or Pm)
Mean piston speed (sp)
Specific power output (Ps)
Specific fuel consumption (sfc)
Inlet-valve Mach Index (Z)
Fuel-air or air-fuel ratio (F/A or AI F)
Calorific value of the fuel (CV)
The Energy Flow
18
The energy flow through the engine is expressed in 3
distinct terms
In Power
dica Brake Power
ted
Friction Power
The Energy Flow
Expansion Force
The Energy Flow
Indicated work
21
The Engine cycle on a P-V coordinates, is often called an indicator
diagram.
Wc,i = ∫ PdV
Gross Indicated Work
22
The upper loop of the engine cycle of the indicator diagram, the
compression and power strokes, where output work is generated is
called the gross indicated work.
Wc,ig = A + C
Pump work
23
The lower loop, which includes the intake and exhaust is called Pump work
and absorbs work from the engine.
Wide-Open Throttle (WOT) Engine operated with throttle valve fully open
when maximum power and/or speed is desired.
W pump = B + C
c ,inet = Wc ,ig − WPump
Indicated Work at Part Throttle
24
At WOT the pressure at the intake valve is just below atmospheric
pressure, however at part throttle the pressure is much lower than
atmospheric
Therefore at part throttle the
pump work (area B+C) can
be significant compared to
gross indicated work (area
A+C)
Indicated Work with Supercharging/Turbocharged
25
Engines with superchargers or turbochargers can have intake
pressures greater than the exhaust pressure, giving a positive pump
work
Supercharges increase the net
indicated work but is a parasitic
load since they are driven by the
crankshaft
Work during engine cycle
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Indicated Power (ip) or (Pi)
Gross indicated work
a A (m2) c
F (N)
p = imep (N/m2)
L (m)
b F= P.A (N)
ork (W) Time (t) = 60 / (Ne /k) (s)
= F.L (
N m) Indicated power (Pi) cylinder = W/t = F.L .Ne/(k*60) (W)
(Pi) cylinder = (imep.A.L.N) / (n R . 60) n R = 2 (four stroke)
n R = 1 (two stoke)
(Pi) engine = imep. (A.L.n) N) / (n R . 60) n = number of cylinder
(Pi) engine = [imep. Ve . N)/ (n R . 60)] (W)
Indicated, brake and frictional power
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The indicated power per engine can also be given in terms of
indicated work per cycle :
n ×Wi × N
P i =
nR
where N–crankshaft speed in rev/s
nR - number of crank revolutions per cycle
= 2 for 4-stroke
= 1 for 2-stroke
Indicated, brake and frictional power
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shaft, this is the usable power delivered by the engine to
the load.
The term bra
ke power, Pb,
Part of the gross indicated work per cycle or power is used to expel
is used to spe
exhaust gases and induct fresh charge.
cify that the
power is mea
sured An additional portion is used to overcome the friction of the bearings,
at the output pistons, and other mechanical components of the engine, and to drive
the engine accessories.
Power flows in an engine
31
The power flow through the engine is expressed in 3
distinct terms
Indicated Power
g
Brake Power
Friction Power
Pig = Pb + Pf
Mechanical Efficiency
32
The ratio of the brake (or useful) power delivered by the engine to
the indicated power is called the mechanical efficiency.
Pb Pf
η m = = 1 −
Pig Pig
Mechanical efficiency depends on throttle position as well as engine
design and engine speed.
Typical values for a modern automotive engine at wide open or full
throttle are 90 percent at speeds below about 30 to 40 rev/s (1800
to 2400 rev/min), decreasing to 75 percent at maximum rated
speed.
Power Speed Curve
33
Pig = Pb + Pf
Where:
Pig = indicated power
Pb= brake power
Pf = friction power
Pb Pf
η m = = 1
Pig Pig
−
Mean effective pressure (mep)
34
MEP is a fictitious pressure that, if acted on the piston during the entire
power stroke, would produce the same amount of net work as that
produced during the actual cycle
Mean effective pressure (mep) is the work done per unit displacement
volume.
mep = W/VD
The net work during the intake and exhaust strokes is:
Wp, net = (Pi-Pe)
Mean effective pressure
35
The work per displacement volume required to pump the working fluid
into and out of the engine during the intake and exhaust strokes is
termed as the pumping work ( WP) and the mean effective pressure is
called pumping mean effective pressure (PMEP)
WP, net/VD =pmep= (Pi-Pe)
The indicated mean effective pressure (imep) is defined as the work per
unit displacement volume done by the gas during the compression and
expansion stroke.
imep = Wi /VD
The net indicated mean effective pressure for the whole cycle,
imep net = imep-pmep
Mean effective pressure
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mep = W/VD
P × nR
P × nR mep =
Wi = VD × N
N
nR is the number of crank revolutions for each power stroke per
cylinder
Indicated and brake Mean effective Pressure
37
P(kW ) × nR × 6 ×104
mep( N m ) =
2
For SI unit VD (m3 ) × N (rpm)
Mean effective pressure can also be expressed in terms of
torque
Indicated power gives indicated mean effective pressure:
2 Pi (kW ) × nR × 6 ×104
VD (m3 ) × N (rpm)
mep( N m ) =
Brake mean effective pressure
38
imep( N m ) =
2 Pb (kW ) × nR × 6 ×104
VD (m3 ) × N (rpm)
Engine Torque Te-Torque and crankshaft angle
39
Work is also accomplished when the
torque is applied through an angle.
Distance
xy = rθ
W = F .xy = Frθ = Tθ
W per revolution = T (2π )
2 π N ×Te
Pb = Te × ω = e (kW )
60 T (Nm9550)× N (rpm
=
)
Brake mean effective pressure can also be expressed in terms of
torque
bmep( N m 2 ) × VD (m 3 )
2 π Te ( N .m) × nR Te ( N .m) =
bmep( N m 2 ) = 2 π × nR
VD (m 3 )
Where:
N = Engine speed (rpm)
VD = engine Displacement capacity (m3)
n R = 2, for 4-stroke engines
1, for 2-stroke engines
Engine Torque Te
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o There is a direct relationship
between BMEP and torque output.
o The torque curve with engine rpm is
identical to the bmep curve, with
different values.
Power and Torque versus Engine Speed at WOT
42
There is a maximum in the brake power versus
Rated brake power engine speed called the rated brake power
(RBP).
1 kW = 1.341 hp At higher speeds brake power decreases as
friction power becomes significant comp ared
to the indicated power
Pb = Pig − Pf
Max brake torque There is a maximum in the torque versus
speed called maximum brake torque
(MBT).
Brake torque drops off:
· at lower speeds do to heat losses
· at higher speeds it becomes more difficult
to ingest a full charge of air.
Mean Piston Speed S p
43
An important
S p = 2 S N
characteristic Where: S is the stroke and
speed is the m N is the rotational speed of the crankshaft.
ean piston spe
ed S p Resistance to gas flow into the engine or stresses due to the inertia
of the moving piston limit the maximum mean piston speed to
within the range 8 to 15 m/s.
Specific Power
44
Specific power output of an engine is defined as the power
output per unit piston area.
It is a measure of the engine designer’s success in using the
available piston area regardless of cylinder size.
specific power , SP =
Pb 2 Pb (kW ) × nR × 6 ×104
AP VD (m3 ) × N (rpm)
Specific Fuel Consumption (sfc)
45
sfc shows Specific fuel consumption represents the mass or volume of fuel an engine
consumes per hour while it produces 1 kW of power.
how much
fuel is con
It depends on
Engine size
sumed by
Operation load
an engine
to do a cer Engine design
tain amou Specific fuel consumption is given in kilograms of fuel per
nt kilowatt-hour.
of work.
Specific fuel consumption and efficiency
46
Specific fuel consumption (sfc) is fuel flow rate per unit power output.
It measures how efficiently an engine is using the fuel supplied to
produce work:
sfc =
m f m f ( g / s) m f ( g / h)
sfc(mg / J ) = sfc( g / kW .h) =
P(kW ) P(kW )
P
Brake power gives brake specific fuel consumption:
m f
bsfc =
Pb
Indicated power gives indicated specific fuel consumption:
m f
isfc =
Pi
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption vs Engine Size
47
Brake specific fuel consumption generally decreases with
engine size, being best (lowest) for very large engines.
due to the higher
ne reas volume to surface area ratio
on for of the combustion chamber in
this is l large engines.
ess
Also large engines operate
at lower speeds which
eat loss
reduce friction losses.
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption vs Engine Speed
48
Brake specific fuel consumption decreases as engine speed
increases, reaches a minimum, and then increases at high
speeds.
Fuel consumption increases at
high speeds because of greater
At low engine speed, the longer
riction loss time per cycle allows more heat
es. loss and fuel consumption goes
up.
Engine Thermal Efficiencies
49
The time for combustion in the cylinder is very short so not all the fuel
may be consumed or local temperatures may not favor combustion
A small fraction of the fuel may not react and exits with the exhaust
gas
The combustion efficiency is defined as:
Energy flow
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Indicated thermal efficiency (ηith)
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= =
Indicated thermal efficiency (ηith)
is the ratio of energy in the indicated power, Pi, to the
input fuel energy in appropriate units
ηith = Pi
rate of heat input pe
r cycle QHVηC
Pi Pi
Qin m f
Indicated thermal efficiencies are typically 50% to 60%
and brake thermal efficiencies are usually about 30%
=
Brake Thermal Efficiency(ηbth)
52
Is the ratio of energy in the brake power Pb to the input
fuel energy in appropriate units
Pb Pb Pb
ηbth = =
rate of heat input per cycle Qin m f QHVηC
Thermal efficiency
53
From specific fuel consumption
m f ηith = Pi P Pi
sfc = rate of heat input per cycle Q in m f QHVηC
P = i =
1
ηith =
isfc QHVηC
or
1
ηbth =
bsfc QHVηC
Fuel conversion efficiency
54
Fuel conversion efficiency is defined as:
Work per cycle P 1
η f = = WC = =
Theortical Heat input per cycle m f QHV m f QHV sfc QHV
Thus thermal efficiency may be defined as:
η f
η t =
η C
Air-Fuel Ratio and Fuel-Air Ratio
55
The relative proportions of the fuel and air in the engine
cylinder are very important from the standpoint of
combustion and the efficiency of the engine.
Air-Fuel ratio (AF) or Fuel-Air ratio (FA) are used to
describe the mixture ratio of the charge.
Air-Fuel Ratio and Fuel-Air Ratio
For SI engine hydrocarbon fuel:
Ideal or Stoichiometric AF is about 15:1 (14.7:1)
Combustion possible in the range of 6:1 to 25:1
For CI engine hydrocarbon fuel:
Ideal or Stoichiometric AF is also about 15 (14.7:1)
Co mbustion possible in the range of 18:1 to 70:1
In the SI engine the fuel-air ratio practically remains a constant
over a wide range of operation.
In CI engines at a given speed the air flow does not vary with
load; it is the fuel flow that varies directly with load.
Therefore, the term fuel-air ratio is generally used instead of
air-fuel ratio.
A mixture that contains just enough air for complete combustion of all
the fuel in the mixture is called a chemically correct or stoichiometric
fuel-air ratio.
A mixture having more fuel than that in a chemically correct mixture is
termed as rich mixture and
a mixture that contains less fuel (or excess air) is called a lean mixture.
The ratio of actual fuel-air ratio to stoichiometric fuel-air ratio is called
equivalence ratio and is denoted by
Φ=1 Stoichiometric
Φ>1 Rich Mixture Actual fuel − Air ratio
Φ<1 Lean Mixture Stoichiometric fuel − air ratio
φ =
Equivalent ratio & Relative A/F ratio
Volumetric efficiency CI ( )
ηV
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The volumetric efficiency is used to measure the effectiveness of an
engine's induction process.
Volumetric efficiency is usually used with four-stroke cycle engines
which have a distinct induction process.
It is defined as the volume flow rate of air into the intake system
divided by the rate at which volume is displaced by the piston:
ma 2 m a
ηV = =
ρ a,i VD ρ a,i VD N
Where: ma is the mass of air inducted into the cylinder per cycle.
Volumetric Efficiency SI (ηv)
61
η v = ·
2 ( m a + m f )
ρa,i Vd N
Where number of intake strokes per
minutes
n=N/2 for 4-S Engines
n= N for 2-S Engines
N= speed of engine in rpm
Volumetric efficiency
62
Typical values of volumetric efficiency for an engine at wide-open
throttle (WOT) are in the range 75% to 90%, going down to
much lower values as the throttle is closed.
Can be measured:
At the inlet port
Intake of the engine
Any suitable location in the intake manifold
If measured at the intake of the engine, it is also called the
overall volumetric efficiency.
Volumetric Efficiency (ηv)
63
Volumetric efficiency depends upon
throttle opening and engine speed
induction and exhaust system layout,
port size and
valve timing and opening duration.
High volumetric efficiency increases engine power.
Volumetric Efficiency can be greater than one where Super charger
or turbocharger fitted
Turbo charging is capable of increasing volumetric efficiency up to 50%.
Volumetric Efficiency
64
Air Entering the Engine
ηV =
Engine Displacement
Engine Specific Weight and Specific Volume
65
Engine weight and bulk volume for a given rated power are
important in many applications. Two parameters useful for
comparing these attributes form one engine to another are:
These parameters indicate the effectiveness with which the engine
designer has used the engine materials and packaged the engine
components.
Calorific Value (CV)
Calorific value of a fuel is the thermal energy released per unit
quantity of the fuel when the fuel is burned completely and the
products of combustion are cooled back to the initial temperature
of the combustible mixture
Other terms used for the calorific value are heating value and
heat of Combustion.
When the products of combustion are cooled to 25 °C practically
all the water vapour resulting from the combustion process is
condensed.
Calorific Value (CV)
When H2O is in products is condensed to liquid additional heat is
realized and the total heat liberated is called Higher Calorific Value
(HCV)
when H2O in the products is in the vapor form heat is not removed
this calorific value is called is called Lower calorific Values (LCV)
L.C.V. = H.C.V. –(Mass of H2O * 2454.1 ) in kJ
Engine Performance Curves
5.
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
4.
Indicated power
Imep
Brake power
Bmep
Indicated thermal efficiency
and to
Brake thermal efficiency
rque
Specific fuel consumption
Brake Torque and Power measurement
Dynamometers are used to measure torque and power over the engine
operating ranges of speed and load.
Dynamometers use various methods to absorb the energy output of the
engine, all of which eventually ends up as heat.
Some dynamometers absorb energy in a mechanical friction brake,
hydraulic fluid and magnetic field
Dynamometer vs. Engine Setup
The Engine is clamped on a test bed and the shaft is connected to the
dynamometer rotor.
The rotor is coupled electromagnetically, hydraulically or by
mechanical friction to a stator
The torque exerted on the stator with the rotor turning is measured
by balancing the stator with weights, springs or pneumatic means.
Stator Force F
Rotor
N
Load cell
Brake Torque and Power
Work is defined as the product of a force and the distance through which
the point of application of the force moves
When the drive shaft of the engine turns through one revolution, any
point on the periphery of the rigidly attached roter moves through a
distance of equal to
During this movement a friction force, f, is acting on the stator.
The friction force, f, is thus acting through the distance and
producing a work
Brake Torque and Power
Work during one revolution = Distance * f
= *f
The torque , r*f , produced by the drive shaft is opposed by a turning
moment equal to the product of the length of the moment arm b and
the force F measured by the scale
T = r*f = F*b
Work during one revolution = Fb
Power = Work/Time = Fb N/60