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DESIGN AND VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF V6 ENGINE

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MR.P.VINAY KUMAR
Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KOMMURI PRATAP REDDY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY


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successful completion of this project.

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ABSTRACT

Internal combustion engines are undoubtedly one of the major powerhouses for an
automobile. During the combustion process lot of energy is generated in turn generates noise
vibration and harshness

Noise and vibration play a major role with the internal combustion engine. With
design being made we will be needing to validate the design using finite element method.
Finite element method allows an engineer to virtually test the components under various load
conditions and take the result values into consideration to see the design how it is acting
when a particular amount of load.

Excitation forces like piston slap force, compression force on the valve springs are
calculated using Multi Body Dynamics (MBD)method. The calculated excitation forces are
transferred into frequency domain with help of fast Fourier transforms. FEM/BEM coupled
analysis is used to calculate the vibro-acoustic behaviour of powertrain. The analysis part
majorly concentrates on analysis’s like normal mode analysis, modal acoustic analysis,
frequency response analysis and noise analysis. The major aim of this projects is to validate
the model which is designed using solidworks in terms of acoustic behaviour.

KEYWORDS
Noise vibration harshness, Finite element method, 3d design, modal acoustics, multibody
dynamics and frequency, slap force.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO TITLE PAGE NO

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ABSTRACT v

LIST OF TABLES ix
LIST OF FIGURES x
LIST OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS xiv

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 AN OVERVIEW OF NOISE VIBRATION HARSHNESS 7
1.2 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 9
1.3 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 10
1.3.1 Applications of FEM 10
1.3.2 Different types of finite element method 10
1.3.2.1 Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) 10
1.3.2.2 Generalized Finite Element Method (GFEM) 10
1.3.2.3 Mixed Finite Element Method 11
1.3.2.4 Hp- Finite Element Method 11
1.3.2.5 Discontinuous Galerkin Finite Element Method (DG-FEM) 11
1.4 MULTIBODY DYNAMICS 11
2 LITERATURES SURVEY 12
2.1 An introduction to noise and vibration issues in 12
The automotive drivetrain and the role of tribology
2.2 Analysis of piston slap-induced noise and assessment 12
Of some methods of control in diesel engines
2.3 Piston slap motion and engine noise under low 13
Temperature idling operation of diesel engine
3 DESIGN OF V6 ENGINE
3.1 types of engine 13
3.2 Engine Layout 14
3.3 Components of engine 15
3.3.1 Piston 15
3.3.2 Crank Shaft 17
3.3.3 Connecting rod 18
3.3.4 Gudgeon Pin 18

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3.3.5 Cam shaft 19
3.3.6 Cam 19
3.3.7 Rocker arm 19
3.3.8 Cylinder block 20
3.3.9 Cylinder head 21
3.3.10 Timing belt 22
4 MULTIBODY ANALYSIS
4.1 Need of MBD analysis 26
4.2 Pre-processing 26
4.2.1 Input 26
4.2.2 Gravity 26
4.2.3 Actuators 28
4.2.4 Coupling 28
4.2.5 Rigid Groups 29
4.2.6 Contacts 30
4.2.7 Joints 31
4.3 Results 32
4.3.1 Piston 32
4.3.2 Motor 34
4.3.3 Roller 34
4.3.4 Valves 36
4.3.5 Cam 39
4.3.6 Coil spring 41
4.4 Theoretical calculations 45
5 NORMAL MODE ANALYSIS 46
5.1 Introduction to NMA 46
5.1.1 Modes 47
5.1.2 Nodes 48
5.2 Pre-processing 48
5.2.1 Meshing 48
5.2.2 Load 49
5.2.3 Excitation point 49
5.2.4 Material used 50
5.2.4.1 Engine block 51

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5.2.4.2 Cylinder head 51
5.2.4.3 Oil pan 52
5.3 Result 53
6 FREQUENCY RESPONSE ANALYSIS 59
6.1 Introduction to FRA 59
6.2 Pre-processing 59
6.2.1 Inputs 59
6.2.2 Boundary conditions 59
6.3 Results 59
6.3.1 Load 1(50Hz) 60
6.3.2 Load 5(250Hz) 61
6.3.3 Load 10(500Hz) 63
6.3.4 Load 15 (750Hz) 64
6.3.5 Load 20(1000Hz) 65
6.3.6 Load 30(1500Hz) 66
6.3.7 Load 35(1750Hz) 67
6.3.8 Load 40(2000Hz) 68
6.3.9 Load 45(2250Hz) 69
6.3.10 Load 50(2500Hz) 70
7 MODAL ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS 71
7.1 Introduction to Modal Acoustic 71
7.2 Pre-processing 72
7.3 Results 74
8 FUTURE SCOPE AND CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION 75
FUTURE SCOPE 76
REFERENCES 78

LIST OF TABLES

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1. 3.1 Bill of materials 24
2 4.1 Inputs for coupling 29
3 4.2 Type of joints 31
4 5.1 Material properties of GCI ASTM40 51
5 5.2 Material properties of CI ASTM220 51
6 5.3 Material properties of SAE 4027 52
7 5.4 Frequency at modes 58

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LIST OF FIGURES

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1 Fig: 1.1 N&V resemblance of ICE 9
2 Fig: 3.1 V6 engine 14
3 Fig: 3.2 various engines based on cylinder design 14
4 Fig:3.3 Piston placements in Vee type ICE 15

5 Fig: 3.4 Cross section of Piston 16

6 Fig: 3.5 Cross section of Piston w.r.t Front plane 16

7 Fig: 3.6 Piston and connecting rod assembly 17

8 Fig: 3.7 Crank shaft 17

9 Fig: 3.8 Connecting rod 18

10 Fig: 3.9 Cam shaft 19

11 Fig: 3.10 Rocker Arm assembly 20

12 Fig: 3.11 Cylinder block 20

13 Fig: 3.12 Cylinder head 21

14 Fig: 3.13 Valve 21

15 Fig: 3.14 Oil pan 21

16 Fig: 3.15 Intake manifold 22

17 Fig: 3.16 Exploded view of engine assembly 22

18 Fig: 3.17 Isometric view of engine assembly 23

19 Fig: 3.18 Front view of engine assembly 23

20 Fig: 3.19 drawing sheet of Engine 25

21 Fig: 3.20 Piston and valve train arrangement 25

22 Fig: 4.1 Motor connected to crankshaft 27

23 Fig: 4.2 Moto Desired v/s actual rpm 27

24 Fig: 4.3 Gravity 28

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25 Fig: 4.4 Motor Desired v/s actual rpm 28

26 Fig: 4.5 coupling 29

27 Fig: 4.5 Inputs for coupling 29

28 Fig: 4.6 rigid connections for Valve 30

29 Fig: 4.7 Contacts 31

30 Fig: 4.8 Piston Force-1 32

31 Fig: 4.9 Piston Force-2 32

32 Fig: 4.10 Piston Displacement-1 33

33 Fig: 4.11 Piston-2 Displacement-2 33

34 Fig: 4.12 Motor torque 34

35 Fig: 4.13 Roller contact location-1 35

36 Fig: 4.14 Roller normal force-1 35

37 Fig: 4.15 Roller Slip velocity -1 36

38 Fig: 4.16 Roller Total torque-1 36

39 Fig: 4.17: Roller Displacement-1 37

40 Fig: 4.18 Roller Displacement-2 37

41 Fig: 4.19 Roller velocity-1 38

42 Fig: 4.20 Roller velocity-2 38

43 Fig: 4.21 Cam contact location-1 39

44 Fig: 4.22 Cam torque-1 39

45 Fig: 4.23 Cam contact location-2 40

46 Fig: 4.24 Cam normal force-1 40

47 Fig: 4.5 Cam normal force-2 41

48 Fig: 4.26 Coil spring Force-1 41

49 Fig: 4.27 Coil spring Force-2 42

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50 Fig: 4.28 Coil spring Force-3 42

51 Fig: 4.29 Coil spring free length vs. length-1 43

52 Fig: 4.30 Coil spring displacement-1 43

53 Fig: 4.31 Coil spring free length vs. length-2 44

54 Fig: 4.32 Coil spring displacement -2 44

55 Fig: 4.32: Joints type 45

56 Fig: 4.34 Dimensional notations of piston 45

57 Fig: 5.1 Curvature and proximity 49

58 Fig: 5.2 Mesh body of engine 49

59 Fig: 5.3 Excitation point location 50

60 Fig: 5.4 Excitation point 50

61 Fig: 5.5 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-1 53

62 Fig: 5.6 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-2 53

63 Fig: 5.7 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-3 54

64 Fig: 5.8 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-4 54

65 Fig: 5.9 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-5 55

66 Fig: 5.10 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-6 55

67 Fig: 5.11 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-7 56

68 Fig: 5.12 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-8 56

69 Fig: 5.13 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-9 57

70 Fig: 5.14 Eigen mode contour plot of mode-10 57

71 Fig: 6.1 Displacement at load 1 60

72 Fig: 6.2 Displacement at Load 1 60

73 Fig: 6.3 Element stresses at Load 1 61

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74 Fig: 6.4 Displacement at load 5 61

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75 Fig: 6.5 Element stresses at Load 5 62

76 Fig: 6.6 Displacement vs frequency at load 5 62

77 Fig: 6.7 Displacement at load 10 63

78 Fig: 6.8 Element strains at Load 10 63

79 Fig: 6.9 Displacement at load 15 64

80 Fig: 6.10 Element stresses at Load 15 64

81 Fig.6:11 Displacement at load 20 65

82 Fig: .6:12 Displacement vs frequency at load 20 65

83 Fig: 6.13 Displacement at load 30 66

84 Fig: 6.14 Element strain at Load 30 66

85 Fig: 6.15 Displacement at load 35 67

86 Fig: 6.16 Element strain at Load 35 67

87 Fig: 6.17 Displacement at load 40 68

88 Fig: 6.18 Displacement vs frequency at load 40 68

89 Fig: 6.19 Element stress at Load 40 69

90 Fig: 6.20 Displacement at load 45 69

91 Fig: 6.21 Element stress at Load 45 70

92 Fig: 6.22 Displacement at load 50 70

93 Fig: 6.23 Element strain at Load 50 71

94 Fig: 7.1 Engine block with fluid structure 72

95 Fig: 7.2 Fluid structure definition in hyper mesh 73

96 Fig: 7.3 Joints definition in hyper mesh 73

97 Fig: 7.4 Fluid body meshing 73

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98 Fig: 7.5 Noise level vs. Frequency

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LIST OF ABBREVIATION

SYMBOL DETAILS OF ABBREVIATION

FEM Finite Element Analysis


MBD Multi Body Dynamics
NVH Noise Vibration Harshness
CAD Computer Aided Design
CADD Computer Aided Design and Drafting
PDE Partial Differential Equation
ICE Internal Combustion Engine
N&V Noise and vibration
XFEM Extended Finite Element Method
GFEM Generalized Finite Element Method
DG Discontinuous Galerkin
MFEM Mixed Finite Element Method
FE Finite Element
SAE Society of automotive engineers
RPM Rotations per minute
Db Decibels
A Piston slap force
CG Center of gravity
MP Mass of piston assembly
Mr Mass of connecting rod analysis
b Distance from connecting rod CG to pin
Io Mass moment of inertia of connecting rod
T Torque
N Newton
N Nitrogen
C Carbon
Si Silicon

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Mn Manganese
S Sulphur
P Phosphorous
Mo Molybdenum
FRA Frequency response analysis
FRF Frequency response functions
SIMO Single input multi output
MISO Multi input single output
MIMO Multi input multi output

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 NOISE VIBRATION HARSHNESS


NVH has been one of the major the major areas that need to be concentrated with in
the automobiles. The study deals with the noise vibration and harshness generated by
mechanical components when subjected to lead during the working cycles. High noise
level can affect the comfort of the rider and cause discomfort to the persons travelling in
that particular automobile. Where are high level of vibrations may cause a damage in the
component or make it less efficient. The modal acoustic study deals with these
parameters.

Noise, vibration and harshness, also known as noise and vibration, abbreviated to
NVH and N&V respectively, is the name given to the field of measuring and modifying
the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, particularly cars and trucks. Harshness
is somewhat of an historical misnomer. Noise and vibration can be measured, but
harshness is a more subjective assessment.

There is a psychoacoustic measurement called harshness but it does not correlate


very well with many harshness issues. Interior NVH is the noise and vibration
experienced by the occupants of the vehicle cabin, while exterior NVH is largely
concerned with the noise radiated by the vehicle, and includes drive-by noise. The noise
being generated by fluid pressure fluctuation and passage through the air is called
airborne noise.

The noise radiated from a structure’s surface that is vibrating is called


structure-borne noise. Noise is used here to describe audible sound, with particular
attention paid to the frequency range from 30 to 4000 Hz. Vibration is used to describe
tactile vibration, with particular attention paid to the frequency range from 30 to 200 Hz.

Every mechanical component when in work certainly produce some amount


of the N&V but the design should be made in a way to minimize the effect of N&V on

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that particular component to make it more durable and efficient. Reducing the N&V level
can make the ride even smoother.
NVH problems can be notoriously difficult to investigate in a complaint vehicle.
The problem is that the test, environmental and driving conditions have to be the same
every time in order to excite the NVH problem in a repeatable way, and especially if a
resolution is being tested. Often the problem does not manifest even between identical
vehicles. There is always a risk that erroneous conclusions can be drawn with respect to
both the problem and the solution, and especially if a palliative fix gives only a marginal
improvement.

The preferred strategy is to simulate the vehicle conditions with a model to


identify the causal mechanism, to then identify a solution, and to apply the results to an
actual vehicle for objective and subjective confirmation.

Much will, therefore, depend on the accuracy of the engineering assumptions


made when the model is assembled, especially with regard to conditions at impact and the
vibration paths to the driving compartment.
The engine NVH development process generally consists of two stages:
 the concept design and analysis stage
 the product design and testing validation stage.

There are many types of sounds which occur in an automobile. Some of the
notable noises are,
 Any sound when turning a corner
 Flapping.
 Grinding manual transmission when shifting.
 Hissing or sizzling under the hood.
 Knocking from the engine compartment.

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Fig:1.1: N&V resemblance of ICE

1.2 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

CAD is the use of computers/workstation to aid in the creation, modification, analysis,


or optimization of a design CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer,
improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to
create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for
print, machining, or other manufacturing operations. The term CADD (for Computer Aided
Design and Drafting) is also used.

CAD software allows the user to create and analyse the model in an easy manner

Some of the widely used CAD software are


 Solidworks
 Catia
 Uni graphics
 Creo
 AutoCAD

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1.3 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

FEM has been a widely applied subject in the field of automobiles. FEM The finite
element method (FEM) is a numerical technique used to perform Fem of any given physical
phenomenon.

It is necessary to use mathematics to comprehensively understand and quantify any


physical phenomena, such as structural or fluid behaviour, thermal transport, wave
propagation, and the growth of biological cells. Most of these processes are described using
partial differential equations (PDEs). However, for a computer to solve these PDEs,
numerical techniques have been developed over the last few decades and one of the most
prominent today is the finite element method.

1.3.1 Applications of fem

The FEM started with significant promise in the modelling of several mechanical
applications related to automobile and aerospace engineering. The applications of the finite
element method are only now starting to reach their potential.

1.3.2 Different types of finite element method

As discussed earlier, traditional FEM technology has demonstrated shortcomings in


modelling problems related to fluid mechanics and wave propagation. Several improvements
have been made recently to improve the solution process and extend the applicability of finite
element analysis to a wide range of problems. Some of the important ones still being used
include:

1.3.2.1 Extended Finite Element Method

Bubnov-Galerkin method requires continuity of displacement across elements.


Although problems like contact, fracture, and damage involve discontinuities and jumps that
cannot be directly handled by the finite element method. To overcome this shortcoming,
XFEM was born in the 1990’s. XFEM works through the expansion of the shape functions
with Heaviside step functions. Extra degrees of freedom are assigned to the nodes around the
point of discontinuity so that the jumps can be considered.

1.3.2.2 Generalized Finite Element Method

GFEM was introduced around the same time as XFEM in the 90’s. It combines the
features of the traditional FEM and meshless methods. Shape functions are primarily defined

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by the global coordinates and further multiplied by partition-of-unity to create local elemental
shape functions. One of the advantages of GFEM is the prevention of re-meshing around
singularities.

1.3.2.3 Mixed Finite Element Method

In several problems, like contact or incompressibility, constraints are imposed using


Lagrange multipliers. These extra degrees of freedom arising from Lagrange multipliers are
solved independently. The system of equations is solved like a coupled system of equations.

1.3.2.4 Hp-Finite Element Method

Hp-FEM is a combination of automatic mesh refinement (h-refinement) and an increase


in the order of polynomial (p-refinement). This is not the same as doing h- and p- refinements
separately. When automatic hp-refinement is used, and an element is divided into smaller
elements (h-refinement), each element can have different polynomial orders as well.

1.3.2.5 Discontinuous Galerkin Finite Element Method (DG-FEM)

DG-FEM has shown significant promise for utilizing the idea of finite elements to
solve hyperbolic equations, where traditional finite element methods have been weak. In
addition, it has also shown improvements in bending and incompressible problems which are
typically observed in most material processes. Here, additional constraints are added to the
weak form that includes a penalty parameter (to prevent interpenetration) and terms for other
equilibrium of stresses between the elements.

1.4 MULTIBODY DYNAMICS

MBD is a study of s the study of the dynamic behaviour of interconnected rigid or


flexible bodies, each of which may undergo large translational and rotational displacement.

Multi-body dynamics tools are well established for simulation of structures and
mechanisms characterized by geometric non-linearity, large deflections, backlash, etc. These
tools offer a variety of predefined components, linear as well as non-linear connections, etc.
The equations of motion for these systems can only be solved in the time domain. Small time
steps are required to correctly cover dynamical effects; selection of proper numerical solvers
and time increments is mandatory to efficiently derive correct results. To keep computational
efforts small, structural elements for multi-body models are usually represented by
significantly simpler elements than detailed FE component models. Nevertheless, some of

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these tools are nowadays capable of including subsystem FE models; both model assembly
and computational effort are significantly increased for such approaches.

CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE SURVEY

An introduction to noise and vibration issues in the automotive drivetrain and the role of
tribology M. Menday, Loughborough University, UK

In this paper, we learned how to identify the drivetrain noise, vibration and harshness
(NVH) issues, at impact zone (force acting point) noise and vibration mainly occur based on
the condition of lubricant, high energy impact and engine irregularities due to inertia. It
discuss the reason that why industries should have eagle eye on engine (or body) NVH issues
which are:

• Vehicles are coming with higher engine torque rise rates so engine performance need to be
focused.

• The vehicle power-to-weight ratio has increased over time

• Customer awareness and expectation has evolved.

Analysis of piston slap-induced noise and assessment of some methods of control in


diesel engines, Haddad S D and Howard D A, SAE paper 800517.

In this paper we learned more about the theoretical analysis of the piston slap
dynamics which helps in predictions of some optimum piston design features for low piston
slap-induced noise related to the estimated mechanical efficiency of the engine

The source for the noise in engine mainly is:

• piston slap - either mechanical impacts or impulsive oil film forces.

• timing gear impacts - mainly mechanical impact and electrohydrodynamic forces

• bearing impacts - impulsive oil film forces fuel injection system - mainly impacts

• valve system and accessories - lubricating oil pump, compressors, when fitted, the
turbocharger unit itself, etc.

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Piston slap excitation is the most important mechanical source of noise and vibration in the
engine

Furuhama S and Hirukawa K (1983), ‘Piston slap motion and engine noise under low
temperature idling operation of diesel engines’, SAE paper 830066.

This paper we came to know how the experiment (not software), the hammering
vibration was generated manually with a small hammer near the point T4 under the engine
stopped condition. These measured results gave a suggestion as to some significant
contribution of the piston slap impulse on the diesel idling noise, conducted the experiment at
different idle temperatures

CHAPTER 3

DESIGNING OF V6 ENGINE

3.1 TYPES OF ENGINE

The engine configuration describe the fundamental operating principles by which IC


engines are categorised.

Piston engines are often categorised by their cylinder layout, valves and camshafts.
Wankel engines are often categorised by the number of rotors present. Gas turbine engines
are often categorised into turbojets, turbofans, turboprops and turboshafts.

Based on the cylinder layout ICE are classified into the following types

 Single cylinder engines


 In-Line engines
 V engines
 W engines
 X engines
 U engines
 H engines
 Radial engines
 Delta engines

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For the following study we have chosen V6 engine because of its wide usage in high
performance cars which makes it be precise in terms of performance and other
parameters.

3.2 Engine layout

V engines, also known as Vee engines, have the cylinders aligned in two separate
planes or ‘banks’, so that they appear to be in a “V” when viewed along the axis of the
crankshaft.

The number of pistons in a V engine can wary from 2-24 depending upon the need
of power output and space constraints. In a V6 engine as the number indicates there are 6
pistons (3 each side) arranged.

Fig:3.1: V6 engine

Fig:3.2: Various engines based on cylinder design

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Fig:3.3: Piston placements in Vee type ICE

3.3 COMPONENTS IN ENGINE

A typical ICE consists of the following parts

 Piston
 Connecting rod
 Gudgeon pin
 Crank shaft
 Camshaft
 Valve
 Rocker arm
 Cylinder block
 Valve cover
 Oil pan
 Cylinder head
 Timing gears

3.3.1 Piston

A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas


compressors , hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders , among other similar mechanisms. It is the
moving component that is contained by a cylinder and is made gas-tight by piston rings, In an
engine, its purpose is to transfer force from expanding gas in the cylinder to the crankshaft
via a piston rod and/or connecting rod. In a pump, the function is reversed and force is
transferred from the crankshaft to the piston for the purpose of compressing or ejecting

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the fluid in the cylinder. In some engines, the piston also acts as a valve by covering and
uncovering ports in the cylinder.

Fig:3.4: Cross section of Piston

Fig:3.5: Cross section of Piston w.r.t Front plane

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Fig:3.6: Piston and connecting rod assembly

3.3.2 Crank shaft

A crankshaft is a rotating shaft which (in conjunction with the connecting rods) converts
reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion. Crankshafts are commonly used in
internal combustion engines and consist of a series of cranks and crankpins to which the
connecting rods are attached.

The crankshaft rotates within the engine block through use of main bearings, and the
crankpins rotate within the connecting rods using rod bearings. Crankshafts are usually made
from metal, with most modern crankshafts being constructed using forged steel.

Fig:3.7: Crank shaft

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3.3.3 Connecting rod

A connecting rod, also called a con rod, is the part of a piston engine which connects
the piston to the crankshaft. Together with the crank, the connecting rod converts the
reciprocating motion of the piston into the rotation of the crankshaft. The connecting rod is
required to transmit the compressive and tensile forces from the piston, and rotate at both
ends.

The predecessor to the connecting rod is a mechanic linkage used by water mills to
convert rotating motion of the water wheel into reciprocating motion.

Fig:3.8: Connecting rod

3.3.4 Gudgeon Pin

In internal combustion engines, the gudgeon pin connects the piston to the connecting
rod, and provides a bearing for the connecting rod to pivot upon as the piston moves. In very
early engine designs, including those driven by steam, and many very large stationary or
marine engines, the gudgeon pin is located in a sliding crosshead that connects to the piston
via a rod. A gudgeon is a pivot or journal.

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3.3.5 Cam shaft

A camshaft is a rotating object that contains pointed cams, which converts rotational motion
to reciprocal motion. Camshafts are used in internal combustion engines (to operate the
intake and exhaust valves), mechanically controlled ignition systems and early electric motor
speed controllers. Camshafts in automobiles are made from steel or cast iron, and are a key
factor in determining the RPM range of an engine’s power band

Fig:3.9: Cam shaft

3.3.6 Cam

A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used especially in


transforming rotary motion into linear motion. It is often a part of a rotating wheel (e.g. an
eccentric wheel) or shaft (e.g. a cylinder with an irregular shape) that strikes a lever at one or
more points on its circular path.

3.3.7 Rocker arm

A rocker arm is an oscillating lever that conveys radial movement from the cam
lobe into linear movement at the poppet valve to open it. One end is raised and lowered by a
rotating lobe of the camshaft while the other end acts on the valve stem. When the camshaft
lobe raises the outside of the arm, the inside presses down on the valve stem, opening the
valve. When the outside of the arm is permitted to return due to the camshafts rotation, the
inside rises, allowing the valve spring to close the valve.

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Fig:3.10: Rocker Arm assembly

3.3.8 Cylinder block

An engine block is the structure which contains the cylinders, and other parts, of an
internal combustion engine. In an early automotive engine, the engine block consisted of just
the cylinder block, to which a separate crankcase was attached. Modern engine blocks
typically have the crankcase integrated with the cylinder block as a single component.

Fig:3.11: Cylinder block

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3.3.9 Cylinder head

In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head sits above the cylinders on top of the
cylinder block. It closes in the top of the cylinder, forming the combustion chamber. This
joint is sealed by a head gasket. In most engines, the head also provides space for the
passages that feed air and fuel to the cylinder, and that allow the exhaust to escape. The
head can also be a place to mount the valves, spark plugs, and fuel injectors.

Fig:3.12: Cylinder head

Fig:3.13: Valve

Fig:3.14: Oil pan

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Fig:3.15: Intake manifold

3.3.10 Timing belt

A timing belt, timing chain, or cambelt is a part of an internal combustion engine that
synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s) so that the engine’s valves
open and close at the proper times during each cylinder’s intake and exhaust strokes. In an
interference engine the timing belt or chain is also critical to preventing the piston from
striking the valves. A timing belt is usually a toothed belt a drive belt with teeth on the inside
surface. A timing chain is a roller chain.

Fig:3.16: Exploded view of engine assembly

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Fig:3.17: Isometric view of engine assembly

Fig: 3.18: Front view of engine assembly

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Table: 3.1: Bill of materials

ITEM NO PART NAME QTY.

1 Engine block 1

2 Cam bushing 2

3 Crankshaft 1

4 Piston 6

5 Cylinder head 2

6 camshaft 2

7 Crankshaft bushing 4

8 Camshaft retainer 4

9 Spring 12

10 Engine valve 12

11 Rocker arm valve 12

12 Oil pan 1

13 Front cover 1

14 Belt wheel 2 1

15 Valves cover 2

16 Air filter 2

17 Air turbo 2

18 Exhaust manifold 1

19 Exhaust right 1

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20 Belt wheel 1 2

21 Hoses 1

22 Hoses 2 1

Fig:3.19: Drawing sheet of Engine

Fig:3.20: Piston and valve train arrangement

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CHAPTER 4

MULTIBODY DYNAMICS

4.1 NEED OF MBD ANALYSIS

When the ICE is up and running because if the mechanical components working to
carry on the combustion cycles some forces are generated which in turn effects and N&V
levels of the engine. These forces are can also be one of the reasons for failure of the
components at some stages. To Know some important forces that are being acted during the
combustion cycle MBD is carried out.

Altair Inspire motion is used to carry out the MBD of ICE .

4.2 PREPOCESSING
To carry out the analysis in inspire motion contacts, connections, couplings,
actuators and rigid groups in order to define working of various components more
precisely.

4.2.1 Input

To rotate the crank shaft in order to resemble the motion during a combustion cycle
motor is given as an input with an a max RPM of 6000. We have considered 6000 as our
input value because it’s in the mean rpm range so that we can get more accurate results.

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Fig:4.1: Motor connected to crankshaft

Fig 4.2: Moto Desired v/s actual rpm

This curve shows the actual rpm which is reduced compared to desired rom due to losses

In engine .

4.2.2 Gravity

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Gravity condition is defined in order to replicate more precise physical model is

Fig:4.3: Gravity

4.2.3 Actuators

A mechanical actuator functions to execute movement by converting one kind of


motion such as rotary motion into another kind of motion such as translating motion. An
example of such actuator is Crankshaft and connecting rod. This is implement into the
analysis to make it more accurate and get a precise result

Fig:4.4: Motor Desired v/s actual rpm

4.2.4 Coupling

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A coupling condition generally couples/links two or more components in order to
make then dependent to one another. In this analysis both camshaft and crankshaft are
coupled in order to replicate the timing mechanism for proper movement of the components

Fig:4.5: coupling

Table 4.1: Inputs for coupling

4.2.5 Rigid Groups

Rigid groups resemble the components that are rigid and cannot move. In this analysis
rigid groups are provided for two reasons

 To define the components which are actually rigid


 To calculate the forces acting on the components

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Fig:4.5: Rigid connection for slicing planes

Fig:4.6: Rigid connection for Valve

The rigid connections in the Fig 4.6&4.7 are given in order to calculate the forces and various
parameters the are related to the valve and springs

4.2.6 Contacts

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Contacts resemble the relation between two components which are in a way that they
both touch each other. Contacts are giving as an input in this analysis to resemble more
precise physical model.

Fig:4.7: Contacts

4.2.7 Joints

Joints are applied in order to define the components such that a more accurate
resemblance to physical model is created

Table:4.2: Type of joints

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4.3 RESULTS

Simulation is carried out for a time period of 2 sec in order to obtain the intended result.

4.3.1 Piston

After the simulation is completed displacement and joint force at piston is noted down.
For reference purpose results at 2 pistons out of 6 are considered.

Fig:4.8: Piston Force-1

The graph shows time vs. piston force curve, peak value and low FM= 140000N at 0.53s,
FZ=60000N at 0.44s, FY= 60000N at0.82s.

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Fig:4.9; Piston Force-2

The graph shows time vs. piston force curve, peak value and low FM= 100000N at 0.0.46s,
FZ=52000N at 0.42s.

Fig:4.10: Piston Displacement-1

The graph shows time vs. displacement curve, peak value X= 1.2e-13mm at 0.72s, Y=0.5e-
13mm at 0.82s, Z= 0.1e-13mm at0.15s.

Fig:4.11: Piston-2 Displacement-2

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The graph shows time vs. displacement curve, peak value X= 1.2e-13mm at 0.72s, Y=0.5e-
13mm at 0.82s, Z= 0.1e-13mm at 0.15s.

4.3.2 Motor
As input rpm is given to the crankshaft there is a torque generated at the crankshaft
with this we can validate the design of the crankshaft

Fig:4.12: Motor torque

The graph shows time vs. torque curve, peak value of torque=40*104 mm

4.3.3 Roller

The forces at roller which is a part of the rocker arm are noted down. This part is taken
into consideration because it is continuously in contact with the valve spring on one side and
cam on other side and is subjected to loads. After simulation 3 rollers out of 6 are taken into
consideration in order to represent the more accurate results.

From the results it can be said that the roller is subjected to a normal force in the range
of 60-100N.

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Fig:4.13: Roller contact location-1

This graph shows length time vs. (displacement) time of roller at input loads
,X=110mm,Y=260mm and Z=270mm

Fig:4.14: Roller normal force-1

This graph shows time vs. length (displacement) of roller at input loads ,FX=4mm,FY=36mm
and FZ=51mm

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Fig:4.15: Roller Slip velocity -1

This graph shows time vs. roller slip velocity (mm/s) of roller at input loads, Mass slip
velocity=1e-07 mm/s at 0.84s, Average Slip Velocity =7.8e-08 mm/s.

Fig:4.16: Roller Total torque-1

This graph shows time vs. Roller torque (N/mm) of roller at input loads ,TX=24000 N/mm,
TY=6000N/mm and TZ=8000N/mm , TM=24900N/mm.

4.3.4 Valves

With rigid connection given the forces and other parameters at the valves of the engine
are noted. For accurate representation of the results 3 valves out of 12 are taken into
consideration

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With simulation being completed the results are noted and it can be observed that the
displacement is in the range of 0-400mm

Fig:4.17: Roller Displacement-1

This graph shows time vs. length (displacement) of roller at input loads, X=200mm,
Y=200mm, Z=300mm and MAG =410mm

Fig:4.18: Roller Displacement-2

This graph shows time vs. length (displacement) of roller at input loads, X=180mm,
Y=200mm, Z=310mm and MAG =410mm

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Fig:4.19: Roller velocity-1

This graph shows time vs. velocity (mm/s) of roller at input loads, VX=0mm/s,
VY=950mm/s, VZ=1200mm/s and VM =1700mm/s

Fig:4.20: Roller velocity-2

This graph shows time vs. velocity (mm/s) of roller at input loads, VX=5.1e-08mm/s,
VY=7.5e-08mm/s, VZ=4.8e-08mm/s and VM =1.5e-07mm/s

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4.3.5 Cam

The cam is one of the major components that is subjected to high deformation as it
rotates in higher speeds. 3 cams are chosen out of the 12 in order to represent the solution
more accurately. With simulation being completed the results are taken and it can be
observed that the max normal force that is exerted on the cam is most likely to be in the range
of 8e+4 to 10e+4

Fig:4.21: Cam contact location-1

This graph shows time vs. length (displacement) of cam at input loads, X=184mm,
Y=300mm, Z=290mm

Fig:4.22: Cam torque-1

This graph shows time vs. torque of roller at input loads, TX=1.6e+07N/mm,
TY=0.8e+07N/mm, TZ=0.5e+07N/mm and TM =3.9N/mm

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Fig:4.23: Cam contact location-2

This graph shows time vs. length (displacement) at cam contact at input loads, X=120mm,
Y=300mm, Z=296mm

Fig:4.24: Cam normal force-1

This graph shows time vs. Normal force of cam at input loads, FX=0mm, FY=57000N,
FZ=80000N and FM=86000N

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Fig:4.25: Cam normal force-2

This graph shows time vs. Normal force of cam at input loads, FX=0mm, FY=78000N,
FZ=76000N and FM=86000N

4.3.4 Coil spring

When the engine in up and running the coil springs which are placed in between roller
of rocker arm and valve are subjected to compressions and it is important. This result can
help is validating the design of the spring and examine the forces and other parameters
related to the spring

Fig:4.26: Coil spring Force-1

This graph shows time vs. Normal force of coil spring at input loads, FX=0mm, FY=9N,
FZ=7N and FM=13.7N

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Fig:4.27: Coil spring Force-2

This graph shows time vs. Normal force of coil spring at input loads, FX=0mm, FY=10N,
FZ=10N and FM=15N

Fig:4.28: Coil spring Force-3

This graph shows time vs. Normal force of coil spring at input loads, FX=0mm, FY=10N,
FZ=9N and FM=15N

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Fig:4.29: Coil spring free length vs length-1

This graph shows coil spring free length vs. time of coil spring at input loads, and Free length
=44mm at0.45s, length=28mm constant.

Fig:4.30: Coil spring displacement-1

This graph shows time vs. displacement of coil spring at input loads, peak value =13mm at
0.27s and Min. value=2mm at 0.69s.

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Fig:4.31: Coil spring free length vs length-2

This graph shows coil spring free length vs. time of coil spring at input loads, and Free length
=44mm at0.45s, length=28mm constant.

Fig:4.32: Coil spring displacement -2

This graph shows time vs. displacement of coil spring at input loads, peak value =13mm at
0.47s and Min. value=2mm at 0.58s.

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Fig:4.32: Joints type

4.4 THEORETICAL CALCULATIONS

4.4.1 Piston slap force

The equation for piston slap force is as follows:

𝑚$(−𝑟𝜃) sin 𝛽 − 𝜑𝐿̈ ) )̈


𝐼9𝜑
𝐴= + 𝑚5 𝑏(−𝑟𝜃 sin 𝛽 − 𝜑𝑏)
cos 𝜑 −
𝐿 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜑

Fig:4.34: Dimensional notations of piston

Most of the variables used are as defined in figure 1.The other variables used are as follows:

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mp = mass of the piston assembly, including the wristpin if it is a pressed pin

mr = mass of the connecting rod assembly, including the wristpin if it is a floating pin

b = distance from the connecting rod centre of gravity to the crankpin centreline

Io = mass moment of inertia of the connecting rod assembly about the centre of gravity Main

4.4.2 Main Bearing Loads


𝑚5𝑎
𝐵> = [
𝐿(−𝑟𝜃̈) sin 𝛽 − 𝜑𝑏̈ )
𝐼9𝜑̈
+ ] cos 𝜑 − (−𝑟𝜃̈) sin 𝛽 tan 𝜑 − 𝑟𝜃̈) cos 𝛽 − 𝜑̈ 𝐿 tan 𝜑 − 𝜑)𝐿)
[𝑚
𝐿 $

+ 𝑚 𝑟𝑏
5 (−
𝐿𝜃)̈ sin 𝛽 tan 𝜑
𝜑̈𝑏) 𝐼9𝜑̈ sin 𝜑 𝑚5𝑏𝑟𝜃)
̈
)
− 𝑟𝜃 cos 𝛽 − ) 𝑏) − D ] cos 𝜑 D𝐿
−𝜑 𝐿 cos 𝜑
𝐿 tan 𝜑
+
𝑚5𝑎
𝐵E = [
𝐿(−𝑟𝜃̈) sin 𝛽 − 𝜑𝑏̈ )
𝐼9𝜑̈
+ ] sin 𝜑 −[𝑚 (−𝑟𝜃̈) sin 𝛽 tan 𝜑 − 𝑟𝜃̈) cos 𝛽 − 𝜑̈ 𝐿 tan 𝜑 − 𝜑)𝐿)
𝐿 $

+ 𝑚5 (− )̈ 𝑟𝑏
𝐿𝜃 sin 𝛽 tan 𝜑

− 𝑟𝜃̈) 𝜑̈𝑏) 𝐼9𝜑̈ sin 𝜑 𝑚5𝑏𝑟𝜃̈) cos 𝜃


cos 𝛽 − − 𝜑 𝑏) −
) D
𝐿 cos 𝜑
] cos 𝜑 D𝐿
𝐿 tan 𝜑
+

CHAPTER 5

NORMAL MODE ANALYSIS

5.1 INTRODUCTION TO NMA

Modal analysis is the study of the dynamic properties of systems in the frequency
domain. Classically this was done with a SIMO (single-input, multiple-output) approach, that
is, one excitation point, and then the response is measured at many other points. In the past a
hammer survey, using a fixed accelerometer and a roving hammer as excitation, gave a MISO
(multiple-input, single-output) analysis, which is mathematically identical to SIMO, due to

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the principle of reciprocity. In recent years MIMO (multi-input, multiple-output) have
become more practical, where partial coherence analysis identifies which part of the response

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comes from which excitation source. Using multiple shakers leads to a uniform distribution
of the energy over the entire structure and a better coherence in the measurement. A single
shaker may not effectively excite all the modes of a structure.

Typical excitation signals can be classed as impulse, broadband, swept sine, chirp,
and possibly others. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The analysis of the signals typically relies on Fourier analysis. The resulting transfer
function will show one or more resonances, whose characteristic mass, frequency and
damping can be estimated from the measurements.

Modal analysis helps to determine the vibration characteristics (natural


frequencies and mode shapes) of a mechanical structure or component, showing the
movement of different parts of the structure under dynamic loading conditions, such as those
due to the lateral force generated by the electrostatic actuators. The natural frequencies and
mode shapes are important parameters in the design of a structure for dynamic loading
conditions

5.1.1 Modes

In the wave theory of physics and engineering, a mode in a dynamical system is a


standing wave state of excitation, in which all the components of the system will be affected
sinusoidally at a fixed frequency associated with that mode.

Because no real system can perfectly fit under the standing wave framework, the
mode concept is taken as a general characterization of specific states of oscillation, thus
treating the dynamic system in a linear fashion, in which linear superposition of states can be
performed.

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5.1.2 Nodes

In a one-dimensional system at a given mode the vibration will have nodes, or places
where the displacement is always zero. These nodes correspond to points in the mode shape
where the mode shape is zero. Since the vibration of a system is given by the mode shape
multiplied by a time function, the displacement of the node points remain zero at all times.

When expanded to a two dimensional system, these nodes become lines where the
displacement is always zero. If you watch the animation above you will see two circles (one
about halfway between the edge and centre, and the other on the edge itself) and a straight
line bisecting the disk, where the displacement is close to zero. In an idealized system these
lines equal zero exactly, as shown to the right.

5.2 PRE-PROCESSING

The pre-processing with respect to NMA involves providing excitation points, load,
contacts and meshing the body.

5.2.1 Meshing

Hypermesh a pre-processing workbench is used to carry out the meshing and pre-
processing

Volume tetra mesh is used to mesh the engine body.

Mesh Details

 Element Size:4.00
 Minimum element size: 0.800
 Feature angle: 30.0
 2D elements: Trias
 3D elements: Tetras
 Proximity and curvature are used to increase the mesh quality
 Nodes generated: 532637
 Elements generates: 4509331

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Fig:5.1: Curvature and proximity

Fig:5.2: Mesh body of engine

5.2.2 Load

A load should be given to the model in order to know the behaviour of the model
based on the various parameters. It this analysis a load of 1000N is given. 1000N is selected
because by the literature survey it is observed that 1000N is used as an load by various
industry persons as default load.

10 nodes are given as require no of nodes for the post processor.

5.2.3 Excitation point

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As defining the excitation points accurately w.r.t to physical model an node is created
at the lower part of the engine block which replicates the primary excitation location in order
to make the model more accurate.

Fig:5.3: Excitation point location

Fig:5.4: Excitation point

5.2.4 Materials Used

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In order to resemble a precise physical model materials are assigned to the model.

5.2.4.1 Engine block

Table:5.1:Material properties of GCI ASTM40

Grey cast iron ASTM 40


Chemical composition: C=2.7-4%, Mn=0.8%, Si=1.8-3%, S=0.07% max, P=0.2% max
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
7.06 *10³-7.34
Density kg/m³ 441-458 lb/ft³
*10³
Modulus of elasticity 124 GA 18000 ski
Thermal expansion (20
9.0*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 5.0*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
ºC)
Specific heat capacity (25
490 J/(kg*K) 0.117 BTU/(lb*ºF)
ºC)
Thermal conductivity 53.3 W/(m*K) 370 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
Electric resistivity 1.1*10-7 Ohm*m 1.1*10-5 Ohm*cm
Tensile strength 276 MPa 40000 psi
Elongation 1 % 1 %
Shear strength 400 MPa 58000 psi
Compressive yield Min.
Min. 827 MPa psi
strength 120000
Fatigue strength 138 MPa 20000 psi
Hardness (Brinell) 180-302 HB 180-302 HB
Wear resistance Low
Corrosion resistance Low
Weldability Low
Machinability Good
Cast ability High

5.2.4.2 Cylinder Head

Material Used: Malleable cast iron ASTM A220

Table:5.2: Material properties of CI ASTM220

Malleable cast iron ASTM A220


Chemical composition: C=2-2.7%, Mn=0.25-1.25%, Si=1-1.75%, S=0.03-0.18%,
P=0.05%max
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 7.2 *10³-7.45 *10³ kg/m³ 450-465 lb/ft³

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Modulus of elasticity 172 GPa 25000 ksi
-6 -6
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 11.9*10 ºCˉ¹ 6.6*10 in/(in* ºF)
-7 -5
Electric resistivity 3.9*10 Ohm*m 3.9*10 Ohm*cm
Tensile strength 586 MPa 85000 psi
Yield strength 483 MPa 70100 psi
Elongation 3 % 3 %
Hardness (Brinell) 217-269 HB 217-269 HB
Wear resistance Low
Corrosion resistance Low
Weldability Impossible
Machinability Medium
Castability Good
Shock resistance Good

5.2.4.3 Oil pan

Material Used: Alloy steel SAE 4027

Table:5.3: Material properties of SAE 4027

SAE 4027
Chemical composition: C=0.40%, Mn=0.8%, Mo=0.25%
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 7.872 *10³ kg/m³ 491.4 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 205 GPa 29700 ksi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 12.0*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 6.60*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Specific heat capacity 477 J/(kg*K) 0.114 BTU/(lb*ºF)
Thermal conductivity 44.6 W/(m*K) 309 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
-7 -5
Electric resistivity 2.45*10 Ohm*m 2.45*10 Ohm*cm
Tensile strength (annealed) 515 MPa 74700 psi
Yield strength (annealed) 325 MPa 47100 psi
Elongation (annealed) 30 % 30 %
Hardness (annealed) 78 RB 78 RB
Tensile strength (normalized) 640 MPa 92800 psi
Yield strength (normalized) 420 MPa 60900 psi
Elongation (normalized) 26 % 26 %
Hardness (normalized) 88 RB 88 RB

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5.3 RESULT

Results of various parameters are observed and based on this the design is validated

Below are the deformation plots of 10 modes

5.3.1 Mode 1

Fig:5.5: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-1

Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =6.0811E+02 N at an angle 180,The
respective outcome are Max= 4.073E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

4.3.3 Mode 2

Fig:5.6: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-2

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Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) = 8.802899E+02 at an angle
180,The respective outcome are Max= 3.946E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

4.3.4 Mode 3.

Fig:5.7: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-3

Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) = 1.058613E+03 at an angle 180,The
respective outcome are Max= 5.381E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00

5.3.4 Mode 4

Fig:5.8: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-4

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Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =1.064674 at an angle 180,The
respective outcome are Max= 5.8615E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

5.3.5 Mode 5

Fig:5.9: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-5

Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =1.064674E+03 at an angle 180,The
respective outcome are Max= 5.861E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

5.3.6 Mode 6

Fig:5.10: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-6

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Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =1.579299E+03 at an angle
180,Therespective outcome are Max= 6.461E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

5.3.5 Mode 7

Fig:5.11: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-7

Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =1.604963E+03 at an angle 180,The
respective outcome are Max= 5.691E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

5.3.8 Mode 8

Fig:5.12: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-8

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Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =1.7778885E+03 at an angle 180,The
respective outcome are Max= 1.528E+01 , Min= 0.00E+00.

5.3.9 Mode 9

5.3.10 Mode 10

Fig:5.13: Eigen mode contour plot of


mode-9

Normal mode analysis done on the engine at force ( F ) =1.898267E+03 N at an angle


180,The respective outcome are Max= 4.536E+00 , Min= 0.00E+00.

Fig:5.14: Eigen mode contour plot of mode-10

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Normal mode analysis done on the engine at F= 2.159426E+03Hz at an angle 180, The
respective outcome are Max= 4.855E+00, Min= 0.00E+00.

Table:5.4: Frequency at modes

S. No Mode Frequency(Hz)

1 1 6.081135E+02

2 2 8.802899E+02

3 3 1.068613E+03

4 4 1.064674E+03

5 5 1.364984E+03

6 6 1.572999E+03

7 7 1.604983E+03

8 8 1.777885E+03

9 9 1.898267E+03

10 10 2.159426E+03

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CHAPTER 6

FREQUENCY RESPONSE ANALYSIS

6.1 INTRODUCTION TO FRA

Modal analysis helps to determine the modes of vibrations and the frequencies at which
those modes are triggered . But Modal analysis does not give the engineer any info about the
real deformation that an excitation of one of those modes will actually cause.

So to determine the behaviour of the components at various frequency levels FRA is


used. With FRA we can determine more accurate behaviour of the components under various
load conditions. This helps in validating the design .

6.2 PRE-PROCESSING

The main aim of this analysis is to see how a body is acting at various frequency
levels. So the frequency values are given as an input to the solver and analysis is carried out

6.2.1 Inputs

Tabled Frequency range (Hz)

 Initial value:50
 Step size :50
 No of steps:49

6.2.2 Boundary conditions

As we are trying to see the frequency response w.r.t to the modal analysis is done same
setup of boundary conditions are used .

6.3 RESULTS

To validate the results we have considered 10 load conditions out of 50.

They are Load 1,5,10,15,20, 30,35,40,45,50

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6.3.1 Load 1 (50Hz)

Fig:6.1: Displacement at load 1

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =5.00+01 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 4.820E-02 , Min= 4.810E-02.

Fig:6.2: Displacement at Load 1

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Fig:6.3: Element stresses at Load 1

frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =5.00+01 at an angle 0,The
respective outcome are Max= 2.120E-01 , Min= 1.788E-05.

6.3.2 Load 5 (250Hz)

Fig:6.4: Displacement at load 5

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.5.00+02 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 1.988E-03 , Min= 1.886E-03.

Fig:6.5: Element stresses at Load 5

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.5.00+02 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 2.135E-01 , Min= 1.820E-05.

Fig:6.6: Displacement vs frequency at load 5

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6.3.3 Load 10 (500Hz)

Fig:6.7: Displacement at load 10

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =5.00+02 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 5.547E-04 , Min= 4.405E-04.

Fig:6.8: Element strains at Load

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =5.00+02 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 1.110E-06 , Min= 1.007E-10.

6.3.4 Load 15 (750Hz)

Fig.6.4 Joints
Fig:6.9: Displacement at load 15

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.5.00+02 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 3.212E-04 , Min= 1.597E-04.

Fig:6.10: Element stresses at Load 15

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.500+02 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 2.410E-01 , Min= 2.567E-05.

6.3.5 Load 20 (1000Hz)

Fig.6:11: Displacement at load 20

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =1.00+03 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 4.167E-04 , Min= 1.241E-06.

Fig:.6:12: Displacement vs frequency at load 20

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6.3.6 Load 30 (1500Hz)

Fig:6.13: Displacement at load 30

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =1.500+03 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 1.295E-04 , Min= 2.348E-05.

Fig:6.14: Element strain at Load

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =1.500+03 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 1.290E-06 , Min= 4.206E-11.

6.3.7 Load 35 (1750Hz)

Fig:6.15: Displacement at load 35

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =1.7500+03 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 9.493E-05 , Min= 8.576E-06.

Fig:6.16: Element strain at Load 35

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =1.500+03 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 1.275E-06 , Min= 4.154E-11.

6.3.8 Load 40 (2000Hz)

Fig:6.17: Displacement at load 40

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.00+03 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 9.225E-05 , Min= 8.494E-08.

Fig 6.18: Displacement vs frequency at load 40

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This graph shows frequency vs. displacement of engine at given load, peak value =7.65E-05
Grids at 1050 Hz and Min. value=0.6E-05 at 1400Hz.

Fig:6.19: Element stress at Load 40

6.3.9 Load 45 (2250Hz)


Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.00+03 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 2.611E-01 , Min= 9.529E-06.

Fig:6.20: Displacement at load 45

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.2500+03 at an
angle 0,The respective outcome are Max= 1.500E-04 , Min= 4.064E-07.

Fig:6.21: Element stress at Load 45

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.2500+03 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 2.950E-01 , Min= 2.381E-06.

6.3.10 Load 50 (2500Hz)

Fig:6.22: Displacement at load 5

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Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.500+03 at an angle
0,The respective outcome are Max= 6.533E-04 , Min= 4.997E-06.

Fig:6.23: Element strain at Load 50

Frequency response analysis done on the engine at frequency ( F ) =2.500+03 at an angle


0,The respective outcome are Max= 6.477E-06 , Min= 5.740E-10.

CHAPTER 7

MODAL ACOUSTIC ANSLYSIS

7.1 INTRODUCTION TO MODAL ACOUSTIC

Random excitations can result from various types of non-deterministic loads such as
wind loads, terrain loads, and other types of white noise loads. When the structural system is
coupled with an enclosed cavity, the structural-acoustic frequency response functions can be
obtained using the uncoupled structural modes and the uncoupled acoustic modes, with
structural-acoustic coupling as well as modal damping included in the formulation. The

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random response of the coupled structural-acoustic system is then obtained by summation of
the structural-acoustic FRFs with the applied auto- and cross-spectral random loadings at the
excitation locations.

7.2 PREPROCESSING

In order to carry on the fluid meshing a surface body is designed keeping fluid flow
and fluid area in mind. Then the fluid structure is meshed and material is specified as
gasoline.

Fig:7.1: Engine block with fluid structure

Frequency is taken as input for the analysis.

Tabled Frequency range (Hz)

 Initial value:50

 Step size :50

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 No of steps:49

In order to carry on the fluid meshing a surface body is designed keeping fluid
With this analysis being done we can get a clear idea on noise levels around the
engine.

Fig:7.2: Fluid structure definition in hypermesh

Fig:7.3: Joints definition in hypermesh

Fig:7.4: Fluid body meshing

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7.3 RESULT

The analysis is carried out using “Optistruct” solver and the results are noted and
observed

The graph in the fig below represents frequency v/s sound(Db)

Fig:7.5 Noise level vs Frequency

This graph shows frequency vs. Noise level of engine at given load, peak value = -20 Grids at
1800 Hz and Min. value=0 at 2100Hz.

This analysis helped to get the noise level vs frequency graphs. With these values
optimisation of sound proofing can be done so that the ride quality of the passengers is
increased

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CHAPTER 8

CONCLUSON AND FUTURE SCOPE

CONCLUSION

IC engines in present day vehicles are subjected to high load conditions and are
required to work efficient and precise. This leads to the requirement of a robust and efficient
design .
With considering it we have designed V6 ICE using solidworks. Then the
components were assembled using assembly workbench. DFMXpress a tool used to verify
the components with respect to manufacturability is used. We achieved a result showing us
that the particular component obeys standards(ASME) with respect to manufacturability.
With this results from solidworks it can be concluded that the design can be manufactured.
With the design adhering to rules the next process to be done is analyse the part in
order see the behaviour at various conditions with respect to various parameters. So to know
the behaviour we performed the following an analysis.
 MBD
 NMA
 FRA
 MAA
Multi body dynamics is done in order to know the reaction forces at various points
under variable load conditions. We considered a rpm range of 0-6000 for crankshaft as an
input. The post processing is done and important forces like piston slap force, spring
compressions forces, contact locations at various points, normal forces, slip velocities at
parts like roller and slice plane. These results helped us to validate the design with
respect to reaction forces and dynamics.
One of the major aspect that needed to be concreted is vibration of ICE. To know the
behaviour with respect to vibration NMA and FRA are performed. In NMA a constant
load of 1000N is given at excitation point and 10 modes were considered for results.
These results helped us to validate the design under load at the particular nodes. But the
modes which are produced in NMA are not well enough to say the part is a good one with
respect to vibration because the frequencies at these 10 default modes doesn’t cover the
whole working frequency of the engine. This arises the need of frequency response

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analysis. Based on the RPM input frequency range is calculated (0-2500Hz). This is given
as an input in 50 steps with a step size of 50Hz. In this analysis parameters like
deformation element stresses, element strains are calculated by hypermesh. This helps us
to validate the design more precisely.
The other important aspect in engines is noise level. To get the noise level with
the frequency range modal analysis is performed . With this analysis being done we got
an idea on the noise level vs frequency graphs

FUTURE SCOPE

The engine is robust and feasible and gives more performance than t the present
engines. However, there is still scope for better and more precise design in the following
areas.

The parameters obtained from the multibody analysis are very less than the maximum limits
of the design. Based on these results the components can be optimized in terms of design,
material etc. This makes the body lighter and less cost.

The results obtained from NMA and FRA gives the idea on the vibrations area
with respect to the engine. With the help of these results there may be optimising the design
such that it is more robust where the parameters like deformation are high and vice versa.
This makes the components more efficient w.r.t to vibrations.

The results from MAA gives an idea on the noise level around the engine. With
these values as input the insulation can be designed in such a way that very less noise is heard
by the passengers which in turn increases ride quality.

Analysis
Design

Results

Satisfied

Yes
No
Manufacturing Optimization

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