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This thesis investigates computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling of turbulence in a compression ignition engine. The student, Dennie John, models fuel spray, combustion processes, and other phenomena using CFD under the supervision of Prof. G. Kalivarathan. The aim is to produce validated results that improve understanding of combustion and enable increasing fuel economy while decreasing emissions. Specifically, the thesis focuses on modelling mass concentration of fuel in the cylinder and combustion patterns, which influence turbulence. The modelling process involves turbulence modelling, multiphase flow modelling, combustion modelling, gathering modelling data, performing iterations, validating the model, and analyzing results to draw conclusions.

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This thesis investigates computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling of turbulence in a compression ignition engine. The student, Dennie John, models fuel spray, combustion processes, and other phenomena using CFD under the supervision of Prof. G. Kalivarathan. The aim is to produce validated results that improve understanding of combustion and enable increasing fuel economy while decreasing emissions. Specifically, the thesis focuses on modelling mass concentration of fuel in the cylinder and combustion patterns, which influence turbulence. The modelling process involves turbulence modelling, multiphase flow modelling, combustion modelling, gathering modelling data, performing iterations, validating the model, and analyzing results to draw conclusions.

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COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC MODELLING OF

TURBULENCE IN A COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE

By

DENNIE JOHN

A thesis submitted to the

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of

MASTER OF ENGINEERING

in

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEERING

VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI 600025

JULY 2009
VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this thesis titled “COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC


MODELLING OF TURBULENCE IN A COMPRESSION IGNITION
ENGINE” is the bonafide work of Mr. DENNIE JOHN (Register No:
12007422003) who carried out the project under my supervision. To the best
of my knowledge, the work reported herein does not form part of any other
thesis or dissertation on the basis of which a degree or award was conferred
on an earlier occasion on this or any other candidate.

Dr. T. CHANDRASHEKAR Prof. G. KALIVARATHAN


Dean - R&D / Head of the Department Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
Velammal Engineering College Velammal Engineering College
Chennai 600 066 Chennai 600 066
VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE

CERTIFICATION OF EVALUATION

College Name : Velammal Engineering College, Chennai - 66


Course and Semester : ME – Internal Combustion Engineering/IVth Sem

Name of the Title of the Project Name of the Supervisor


Student
DENNIE JOHN COMPUTATIONAL FLUID Prof. G. KALIVARATHAN
DYNAMIC MODELLING Assistant Professor
OF TURBULENCE IN A Dept of Mechanical Engg.
COMPRESSION IGNITION Velammal Engineering
ENGINE College

The report of the project work submitted by the above student in partial
fulfilment for the award of Master of Engineering in Internal Combustion
Engineering was evaluated and confirmed to be the report of the work done
by him.

INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My sincere thanks to the Dr. J. SHANMUGAM, Principal, Velammal


Engineering College for extending his wholehearted support in this
endeavour.

I am grateful to Dr. T. CHANDRASHEKAR, Head of the Department,


Department of Mechanical Engineering, for his support during this project
work.

I gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness and offer my sincere thanks to my


supervisor, Prof. G. KALIVARATHAN, Assistant Professor, Department
of Mechanical Engineering, for his guidance and encouragement in carrying
out this project work.

I would also like to express my gratitude to all the Faculty and Students of
the Mechanical Engineering Department for the many times they have
helped and supported me, either directly or indirectly, in this project work.
VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE
CHENNAI 600 066

ABSTRACT

Degree and branch : M.E, Internal Combustion Engg


(Mechanical Engineering)

Month and year of submission : May 2009

Title of the Project : COMPUTATIONAL FLUID


DYNAMIC MODELLING OF
TURBULENCE IN A
COMPRESSION IGNITION
ENGINE

Name of the Candidate : DENNIE JOHN

Register Number : 120074220003

Supervisor and Guide : Prof. G. KALIVARATHAN


Assistant Professor,
Velammal Engineering College
Chennai - 600 066
The modern reciprocating diesel engine exhibits many complex features and
phenomena, perhaps more complex than any other mechanical device.
Although the Internal Combustion Engine has gone through over a century
of very ambitious development, the margin for improvement can still be
considered as relatively wide. In this project, a modest attempt has been
made to simulate and predict the various phenomena occurring during
combustion.
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a relatively late entrant in today’s
modelling and simulation scenario mainly because most fluid dynamic
phenomena have not still been fully understood or are extremely complex so
as to satisfy a single model under varying conditions.

CFD modelling in Internal Combustion Engines started less than two


decades ago when the tools for this began to appear. It is well known that the
engine is considered as a heat pump. But mere numerical modelling based
on thermodynamic phenomena has not given sufficient results. CFD codes
today incorporate thermodynamic and fluid dynamic phenomena, making
results more accurate and easier to validate. The primary focus of this
investigation is the fuel spray and combustion processes occurring in a
diesel engine.

The aim of this project is to produce accurate and validated results which
lead to a deeper understanding of combustion which enables to identify
problem areas and suggest modification which enable an increase in fuel
economy and a decrease in pollutant emissions. Since control over
combustion is a key phenomena, it is necessary to simulate the combustion
process in detail.
This project also focuses on is Mass Concentration of Fuel in Cylinder and
Combustion Patterns in Cylinder, both of which heavily influence turbulence
patterns in the Cylinder of a Diesel Engine.

Place: Chennai
Date: DENNIE JOHN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO

ABSTRACT V

TABLE OF CONTENTS VII

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. LITERATURE SURVEY 11

3. MODELLING 17

4. TURBULENCE MODELLING 19

5. MULTIPHASE FLOW MODELLING 27

6. COMBUSTION MODELLING 40

7. MODELLING DATA 57

8. ITERATION 67

9. VALIDATION OF MODEL 73

10. RESULTS OF MODELLING 75

11. CONCLUSION 82
REFERENCES

ACCEPTANCE LETTER – ICMEE 2009

ACCEPTANCE LETTER – SNCETET 2009

CERTIFICATE – PAPER PRESENTED AT


SNCETET 2009

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