Lecture - 08

IC Engines

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 Numerical Problems

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Numerical Problem # 01

The cubic capacity of a four stroke over-square spark ignition engine is 245 cc. the over-

square ratio is 1.1. the clearance volume is 27.2 cc. calculate the following:

o Bore of cylinder

o Stroke of Piston

o Compression ratio of the engine

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Numerical Problem # 01 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 01 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 02

The mechanical efficiency of a single cylinder four stroke engine is 80%. The frictional

power is estimated to be 25 kW. Calculate the indicated power (ip) and brake power (bp)

developed by the engine.

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Numerical Problem # 02 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 02 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 03

A 42.5 kW engine has a Mechanical Efficiency of 85%. Find the indicated power and

frictional power. If the frictional power is assumed to be constant with load, what will be

the mechanical efficiency at 60% of the load?

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Numerical Problem # 03 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 03 (Solution)

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Energy Flow of System

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Efficiencies

𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝒊𝒑
𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (η𝒊𝒕𝒉 ) = =
𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝐹𝑢𝑒𝑙 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑬

𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝒃𝒑
𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (η𝒃𝒕𝒉 ) = =
𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝐹𝑢𝑒𝑙 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑬

𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝒃𝒑 𝒃𝒑
𝑀𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 η𝒎 = = =
𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝒊𝒑 𝒃𝒑 + 𝒇𝒑

𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦

𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 η𝒓𝒆𝒍 =
𝐴𝑖𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑐𝑛𝑦

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Numerical Problem # 04

A four-stroke, four-cylinder diesel engine running at 2000 rpm develops 60 kW. Brake

thermal efficiency is 30% and calorific value of fuel (CV ) is 42 MJ/kg. Engine has a bore

of 120 mm and stroke of 100 mm. Take ρa = 1.15 kg/m3, air-fuel ratio = 15:1 and ηm = 0.8.

Calculate (i) fuel consumption (kg/s); (ii) air consumption (m3/s); (iii) indicated thermal

efficiency; (iv) volumetric efficiency; (v) brake mean effective pressure and (vi) mean

piston speed.

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Numerical Problem # 04 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 04 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 04 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 05

A single-cylinder, four-stroke hydrogen fueled spark-ignition engine delivers a brake

power of 20 kW at 6000 rpm. The air-gas ratio is 8:1 and the calorific value of fuel is 11000

kJ/m3. The compression ratio is 8:1. If volumetric efficiency is 70%, indicated thermal

efficiency is 33% and the mechanical efficiency is 90%, calculate the cubic capacity of

the engine.

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Numerical Problem # 05 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 05 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 06

Consider two engines with the following details:

 Engine I: Four-stroke, four-cylinder, SI engine, indicated power is 40 kW, mean

piston speed 10 m/s.

 Engine II: Two-stroke, two-cylinder, SI engine, indicated power is 10 kW.

Assume that mean effective pressure of both the engine to be same. Ratio of bore of the

engine I:II = 2:1. Show that the mean piston speed of engine II is same as that of engine I.

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Numerical Problem # 06 (Solution)

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Numerical Problem # 06 (Solution)

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 Any Questions?

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