{"id":5841,"date":"2024-02-01T15:32:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/?p=5841"},"modified":"2024-02-01T15:32:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:32:15","slug":"d_engine_basic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/en\/d_engine_basic\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic performance of diesel engine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3><strong>Basic performance of diesel engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nRudolf Diesel invented the four-stroke engine in 1892, which used pulverized coal as fuel and self-ignited in compressed air. In 1897, Diesel completed a practical diesel engine that used heavy fuel oil and injected it with high-pressure air. After this invention, the diesel engine was named after him.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nEarly diesel engines were mainly used in fixed equipment and ships, but in 1927 Bosch commercialized an injection pump with directional injection, which led to the development of a high-speed diesel engine, which was also put into practical use as an automobile engine. Ta.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn Japan, research and production of diesel engines began in the 1930s, with a 6-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine with a total displacement of 8 liters completed in 1936, and a 5.1-liter 6-cylinder water-cooled automotive diesel engine in 1939. , was put into practical use. These engines aim to increase speed and output, while at the same time attracting attention for reducing emissions of harmful substances such as NOx (nitrogen oxides) and PM (particulate matter).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nNote: The main component of PM is black smoke and a mixture of various components.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5857\" style=\"width: 1168px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5857\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-300x107.jpg\" alt=\"The piston and cylinder diagram for one cycle is shown.\" width=\"1158\" height=\"413\" class=\" wp-image-5857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-300x107.jpg?v=1706767439 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-1024x365.jpg?v=1706767439 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-768x274.jpg?v=1706767439 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-1536x547.jpg?v=1706767439 1536w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7.jpg?v=1706767439 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The piston and cylinder diagram for one cycle is shown.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nRecently, common rail type and unit injector type high pressure fuel injection devices have been adopted. These devices atomize the fuel by increasing the injection pressure and increase the total surface area. This atomization allows the fuel to contact the surrounding air and the heat of compression more effectively, improving combustion conditions and suppressing PM generation. In addition, improved ignition performance shortens ignition delay and suppresses NOx generation.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nHere, we will explain the general basics of diesel engines used in automobiles, such as characteristics such as combustion method and combustion output, valve timing and exhaust gas characteristics, when looking at the engine itself. think.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe general content is the basics of diesel engine combustion methods and the basic settings of valve timing to achieve them. Thermal efficiency, pressure, power, loss, volumetric efficiency brought about by engine combustion, and characteristics during engine combustion. In addition, there are disadvantages such as diesel knock, exhaust gas characteristics, and countermeasures.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"00\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#01\">Diesel engine combustion method<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#02\">Valve timing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#03\">Thermal efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#04\">Average effective pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#05\">Indicated power and net power<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#06\">Engine losses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#07\">Volumetric efficiency and filling efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#08\">Diesel engine combustion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#09\">Diesel Knock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">Exhaust gas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"01\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Diesel engine combustion method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe combustion system of a diesel engine is a combination of a constant pressure cycle diagram (diesel cycle) and a constant volume cycle diagram (Otto cycle) in a cycle diagram that expresses the relationship between P (pressure in the cylinder) and V (volume in the cylinder). In the combined cycle diagram (Sabate cycle), it is a method that represents the combustion state under constant pressure and constant volume.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5847\" style=\"width: 527px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/30bec9b729ee8a613cb6041b590197d2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5847\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/30bec9b729ee8a613cb6041b590197d2-300x258.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 1: P-V diagram of combined cycle (Sabate cycle)\" width=\"517\" height=\"445\" class=\" wp-image-5847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/30bec9b729ee8a613cb6041b590197d2-300x258.jpg?v=1706767430 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/30bec9b729ee8a613cb6041b590197d2-768x662.jpg?v=1706767430 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/30bec9b729ee8a613cb6041b590197d2.jpg?v=1706767430 881w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1: P-V diagram of combined cycle (Sabate cycle)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nFigure 1-1 is a P-V diagram of the combined cycle (Sabate cycle). This cycle shows the process of <strong>intake-compression-combustion-exhaust<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"midasi01\"><strong>inhalation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5859\" style=\"width: 817px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9bdab764571de5c1a931aff5e40ec2e9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5859\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9bdab764571de5c1a931aff5e40ec2e9-300x148.jpg\" alt=\"Inhalation process\" width=\"807\" height=\"398\" class=\" wp-image-5859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9bdab764571de5c1a931aff5e40ec2e9-300x148.jpg?v=1706767441 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9bdab764571de5c1a931aff5e40ec2e9-1024x505.jpg?v=1706767441 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9bdab764571de5c1a931aff5e40ec2e9-768x379.jpg?v=1706767441 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9bdab764571de5c1a931aff5e40ec2e9.jpg?v=1706767441 1524w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inhalation process<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAt point A, the piston is at the top dead center position and suction is about to begin toward point B. As the piston descends, the volume inside the cylinder increases, and at point B, the piston is at the bottom dead center. Located in<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"midasi01\"><strong>compression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5861\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/d345ef2f59ad112300a5851206894c9e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5861\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/d345ef2f59ad112300a5851206894c9e-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"compression stroke\" width=\"650\" height=\"312\" class=\" wp-image-5861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/d345ef2f59ad112300a5851206894c9e-300x144.jpg?v=1706767444 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/d345ef2f59ad112300a5851206894c9e-1024x491.jpg?v=1706767444 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/d345ef2f59ad112300a5851206894c9e-768x369.jpg?v=1706767444 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/d345ef2f59ad112300a5851206894c9e.jpg?v=1706767444 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">compression stroke<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe piston rises from point B, compression begins, the pressure inside the cylinder increases, and the piston rises to point C, where it is located at top dead center.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"midasi01\"><strong>combustion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5863\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/570282d16a7a2ee61ef0e80e2eb7f0aa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5863\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/570282d16a7a2ee61ef0e80e2eb7f0aa-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"combustion stroke\" width=\"673\" height=\"321\" class=\" wp-image-5863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/570282d16a7a2ee61ef0e80e2eb7f0aa-300x143.jpg?v=1706767445 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/570282d16a7a2ee61ef0e80e2eb7f0aa-1024x489.jpg?v=1706767445 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/570282d16a7a2ee61ef0e80e2eb7f0aa-768x367.jpg?v=1706767445 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/570282d16a7a2ee61ef0e80e2eb7f0aa.jpg?v=1706767445 1523w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">combustion stroke<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fuel is injected at point C, combustion begins by self-ignition, and the pressure rises rapidly to point D under a constant volume within the combustion chamber.<\/li>\n<li>After that, even if the piston descends slightly, expansion (combustion) continues under constant pressure up to point E.<\/li>\n<li>As the piston rises from point B, exhaust begins, and reaches top dead center at point A, completing one cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"midasi01\"><strong>exhaust<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5865\" style=\"width: 675px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ce5bbd47f6d1b7d7fa0c13358f353db7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5865\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ce5bbd47f6d1b7d7fa0c13358f353db7-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"Exhaust process\" width=\"665\" height=\"317\" class=\" wp-image-5865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ce5bbd47f6d1b7d7fa0c13358f353db7-300x143.jpg?v=1706767447 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ce5bbd47f6d1b7d7fa0c13358f353db7-1024x489.jpg?v=1706767447 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ce5bbd47f6d1b7d7fa0c13358f353db7-768x367.jpg?v=1706767447 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ce5bbd47f6d1b7d7fa0c13358f353db7.jpg?v=1706767447 1522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exhaust process<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAs the piston rises from point B, exhaust begins, and reaches top dead center at point A, completing one cycle.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5867\" style=\"width: 537px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ab2ca27d872c1b6346f48b5df2b5b102.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5867\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ab2ca27d872c1b6346f48b5df2b5b102-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 2: P-V diagram of an actual engine\" width=\"527\" height=\"450\" class=\" wp-image-5867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ab2ca27d872c1b6346f48b5df2b5b102-300x256.jpg?v=1706767449 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ab2ca27d872c1b6346f48b5df2b5b102-768x656.jpg?v=1706767449 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ab2ca27d872c1b6346f48b5df2b5b102.jpg?v=1706767449 888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 2: P-V diagram of an actual engine<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nFigure 1-2 is a P-V diagram of an actual engine, which measures and records the pressure changes of the working gas in the cylinder, and is called a <strong>accurate pressure diagram<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5857\" style=\"width: 1148px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5857\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-300x107.jpg\" alt=\"The piston and cylinder diagram for one cycle is shown.\" width=\"1138\" height=\"406\" class=\" wp-image-5857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-300x107.jpg?v=1706767439 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-1024x365.jpg?v=1706767439 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-768x274.jpg?v=1706767439 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7-1536x547.jpg?v=1706767439 1536w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/c14fe4b51122156b2c714c5c322744f7.jpg?v=1706767439 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The piston and cylinder diagram for one cycle is shown.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"02\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>valve timing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span><br \/>\nValve timing is closely related to how fuel is combusted. Therefore, depending on the valve timing settings, engine output and the generation of harmful exhaust gases can also be affected.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nTherefore, it is necessary to set appropriate valve timing in consideration of engine characteristics, usage conditions, etc.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5869\" style=\"width: 753px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5869\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 3: Valve timing diagram\" width=\"743\" height=\"498\" class=\" wp-image-5869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371-300x201.jpg?v=1706767452 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371-1024x687.jpg?v=1706767452 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371-768x515.jpg?v=1706767452 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371-1536x1030.jpg?v=1706767452 1536w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/215d494046a6b7d264ab52c1994b6371.jpg?v=1706767452 1569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3: Valve timing diagram<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Intake valve opening\/closing timing<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nConsidering when the valve starts to open, the moment the valve leaves the valve seat, the ventilation area is extremely small, so if the piston reaches the top dead center position in this state, there will be enough airflow when the piston starts to descend. It becomes impossible to obtain a ventilation area, and the suction resistance only increases and the volumetric efficiency decreases. (Intake air cannot be taken in efficiently.)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5871\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/333592cf423667d5b5bfd1f6e8c0fcdc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5871\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/333592cf423667d5b5bfd1f6e8c0fcdc-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 4: Intake valve opening\/closing timing\" width=\"540\" height=\"421\" class=\" wp-image-5871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/333592cf423667d5b5bfd1f6e8c0fcdc-300x234.jpg?v=1706767454 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/333592cf423667d5b5bfd1f6e8c0fcdc-768x600.jpg?v=1706767454 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/333592cf423667d5b5bfd1f6e8c0fcdc.jpg?v=1706767454 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 4: Intake valve opening\/closing timing<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nTherefore, as shown in Figure 1-4, the valve is opened slightly earlier than the piston reaches the top dead center position, and the ventilation area is maximized at the position where the piston begins to descend and the piston speed is the highest. The valve timing is adjusted accordingly. (Intake air can be taken in efficiently.)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn addition, by keeping the valve open for a certain period after bottom dead center as shown in the diagram, the amount of intake air can be increased by utilizing the inertia force when the piston descends during intake. That&#8217;s what I do.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Exhaust valve opening\/closing timing<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe valve opens just before bottom dead center at the end of the combustion stroke, allowing exhaust gases to be discharged using their own pressure.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn addition, the timing at which the valve closes is such that even if the piston reaches top dead center during the exhaust stroke, the pressure inside the cylinder is higher than atmospheric pressure, so by keeping the valve open for a certain period of time after top dead center, Improves exhaust efficiency.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"03\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Thermal efficiency<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn a heat engine, the ratio between the amount of heat converted into work and the amount of heat from the supplied fuel is called the thermal efficiency of the heat engine. There are different types of thermal efficiency depending on how it is determined:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"260\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744-300x160.jpg?v=1706767472 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744-1024x545.jpg?v=1706767472 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744-768x409.jpg?v=1706767472 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744-1536x817.jpg?v=1706767472 1536w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fd4a8732b4476b590a20562121cb4744.jpg?v=1706767472 1618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Theoretical thermal efficiency<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nTheoretical thermal efficiency refers to the ratio between the amount of heat that can be converted into work and the amount of heat that can be supplied in a theoretical cycle.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Illustrated thermal efficiency<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIndicated thermal efficiency refers to the ratio between the work done by the working gas in the cylinder to the piston, converted into heat, and the supplied heat.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe work given to the piston by the working gas is called <strong>indicated work<\/strong>, and its power is called <strong>indicated power<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe indicated work can be determined from the acupressure diagram, but it is smaller than the theoretical work due to cooling loss, work required for intake and exhaust, etc.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nTherefore, the indicated thermal efficiency is always less than the theoretical thermal efficiency.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Net thermal efficiency<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nGenerally, the thermal efficiency of an internal combustion engine is called the net thermal efficiency, which is the ratio of the work calculated from the net power converted into heat and the total heat of the fuel used to obtain power.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nNote that the work calculated from the net power is calculated by subtracting the friction of moving parts and the work required to move auxiliary devices such as the water pump, fan, and alternator from the indicated work.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn fact, the power obtained from the engine&#8217;s crankshaft is called net power or shaft power.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe net thermal efficiency can be expressed as follows.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code><span>net thermal efficiency = <mfrac><mi>amount of heat converted into power by the engine \/ Total heat of fuel given to the engine<\/mi><mi>amount of heat converted into power by the engine<\/mi><\/mfrac><\/span><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>$$\\eta e = \\frac{Pe}{H\\mu\u30fbB}$$<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>however<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(\\eta e\\)\uff1anet thermal efficiency<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(Pe\\)\uff1anet power\u3000\\(W = kg\u30fbm^2\/s^2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(H\\mu\\)\uff1aLow heating value of fuel\u3000\\(J\/kg = m^2\/s^2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(B\\)\uff1afuel consumption\u3000\\(kg\/s = kg\u30fbs^-1\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"04\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Average effective pressure<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAverage effective pressure is the work done in one cycle divided by the stroke volume, and is used when comparing the performance of engines with different displacements and operating methods.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThere are three types of average effective pressure: theoretical average effective pressure, indicated average effective pressure, and net average effective pressure.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe theoretical average effective pressure is determined by the following formula.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>$$Pth = \\frac{W}{V}$$<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>\u305f\u3060\u3057<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(Pth\\)\uff1aTheoretical average effective pressure\u3000\\(Pa = kg\/(m\u30fbs^2)\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(W\\)\uff1aThe amount of work converted into theoretically useful work out of the thermal energy of the supplied fuel\u3000\\(J = kg\u30fbm^2\/s^2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(V\\)\uff1astroke volume\u3000\\(m^3\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>The indicated average effective pressure is calculated based on the acupressure diagram, and the net average effective pressure is calculated backward from the net power (shaft output) actually measured with a dynamometer.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5873\" style=\"width: 544px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8ceb4ea94f105181bdb759c815ede0aa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5873\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8ceb4ea94f105181bdb759c815ede0aa-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 5: Acupressure diagram\" width=\"534\" height=\"447\" class=\" wp-image-5873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8ceb4ea94f105181bdb759c815ede0aa-300x251.jpg?v=1706767456 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8ceb4ea94f105181bdb759c815ede0aa-768x643.jpg?v=1706767456 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8ceb4ea94f105181bdb759c815ede0aa.jpg?v=1706767456 907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 5: Acupressure diagram<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><\/span>To find the indicated average pressure \uff08\\(p_1\\)\uff09, based on the acupressure diagram in Figure 5, measure areas \uff08\\(S_1\\)\uff09 and \uff08\\(S_2\\)\uff09 on the diagram using a planimeter (area measuring device) or graph paper, and subtract \uff08\\(S_2\\)\uff09 from \uff08\\(S_1\\)\uff09. It is calculated by dividing the amount by the stroke (\u2113) on the acupressure diagram that represents the process volume of the cylinder.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>$$p_i = \\frac{S_1 &#8211; S_2}{\u2113}$$<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to Table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"05\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Indicated power and net power<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span>The indicated power is the power calculated by the following formula based on the indicated average effective pressure.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>For 4-stroke engines<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>$$Pi = Pj\u30fbL\u30fbA\u30fbN\u30fbn\u30fb\\frac{1}{2}$$<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>however<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(Pi\\)\uff1aIndicated power\u3000\\(W = kg\u30fbm^2\/s^2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(Pj\\)\uff1aIndicated average pressure\u3000\\(Pa = kg\/(m\u30fbs^2)\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(L\\)\uff1apiston stroke\u3000\\(m\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(A\\)\uff1aCylinder cross-sectional area\u3000\\(m^2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(N\\)\uff1aEngine rotation speed If \\(s^-1(min^-1(r\/min)\\) is displayed, use \\(\\frac{1}{60} s^-1 \\)).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(n\\)\uff1aNumber of cylinders<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div><span>The net power is the shaft output actually measured by a dynamometer, and there is a relationship between the shaft torque as shown in the following equation.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>$$P = 2\\pi T \u2715 N$$<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>however<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(P\\)\uff1ashaft output\u3000\\(W\\) = \\(kg\u30fbm^2\/s^2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(T\\)\uff1ashaft torque\u3000\\(N\u30fbm\\) = \\(kg\u30fbm^2\/s^-2\\)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\\(N\\)\uff1acrankshaft rotation speed\u3000In case of \\(s^-1(min^-1(r\/min)\\) display, use \\(\\frac{1}{60} s^-1 \\). )<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span>Furthermore, the loss spent on friction inside the engine, driving auxiliary equipment, etc. is calculated by subtracting the indicated power and the net power.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div><span><br \/>\nNote that the mechanical efficiency is calculated from the indicated power and the net power using the following formula.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code>mechanical efficiency = net power \/ Indicated power \u2715 100(%)<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to Table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"06\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Engine losses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe following losses occur before the calorific value generated by fuel combustion is converted into useful work as shaft output.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>heat loss<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>cooling loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>This refers to the amount of heat in the combustion gas that is lost to the cooling water and cooling air, and is lost to the cooling water through the combustion chamber walls.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>exhaust loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>The heat of the combustion gases is carried away by the exhaust gases.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>radiation loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>The amount of heat from the combustion gas is dissipated to the surroundings as radiant heat.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*Radiation is a phenomenon in which heat is emitted in the form of electromagnetic waves and is transmitted to distant places in all directions.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>mechanical loss<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span>Mechanical losses consist of friction losses in pistons, piston rings, bearings, etc., and losses in driving auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, oil pumps, fans, supply pumps, alternators, and air compressors.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Mechanical loss is greatly influenced by rotational speed as well as cooling water temperature and lubricating oil viscosity.<\/span><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>pump loss<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span>Pump loss refers to power loss due to exhausting combustion gas and sucking air.<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to Table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"07\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>Volumetric efficiency and filling efficiency<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span>Volumetric efficiency and filling efficiency are used as measures for comparing the quality of air intake conditions.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span>If the outside air temperature at the time of measurement is T and the pressure is P, and the standard outside air temperature is T0 and the pressure is P0, the volumetric efficiency and filling efficiency are as follows.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\">volumetric efficiency = Volume of newly inhaled air in conditions P and T \/ Total process volume = Mass of newly inhaled air in conditions P and T \/ The mass of new air occupying the total stroke volume in conditions P and T<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code>filling efficiency = Mass of newly inhaled air in conditions P and T \/ Mass of air occupying the total stroke volume in conditions P0 and T0<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span>Volumetric efficiency and filling efficiency are almost the same in flat areas, but differences occur in areas with low atmospheric pressure, such as in high mountains.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The volumetric efficiency of a diesel engine is generally around 0.9.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>An engine&#8217;s output is proportional to the amount of air it takes in each cycle, so to get more power with a limited stroke volume, you can improve the intake system to increase volumetric efficiency or use a supercharger. , it is necessary to increase filling efficiency.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>excess air rate<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nSufficient oxygen is required for complete combustion of fuel, but since the amount of oxygen contained in the air is fixed, the amount of fuel used for combustion depends on the mass of air taken in during the engine intake process. The maximum amount of is determined.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nFor example, the theoretical mass of air required to completely burn 1 kg of diesel oil is approximately 15 kg.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nHowever, since combustion actually occurs in a short period of time, complete combustion cannot be achieved with the theoretically required amount of air, so a larger amount of air is required.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThis excess air ratio is called the excess air ratio and is expressed by the following formula.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code>excess air rate = mass of air actually inhaled \/ Theoretical air mass for complete combustion of injected fuel<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn diesel engines, combustion occurs within a short period of time after fuel is injected into the air, making it difficult to mix the fuel and air sufficiently.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nTherefore, the excess air ratio is about 1.2 to 1.4 at full load (maximum injection amount), and is 2.5 or more when the load is low (low injection amount) at low speed.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Engine output test<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\nEngine output test methods for automobiles are standardized by JIS, and include a <strong>gross shaft output test method<\/strong>and a<strong>net shaft output test method<\/strong> under full engine load conditions. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gross axis output<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThis is the shaft output measured on an engine test stand with only the accessory equipment necessary for engine operation installed.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Net shaft output<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThis is the shaft output measured on an engine test stand with all the accessories necessary to use the engine for a specific purpose.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nNote that the net shaft output test method is currently the mainstream.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"08\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>diesel engine combustion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>combustion process<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe fuel particles injected into the combustion chamber in the form of a high-pressure mist are heated by the compressed, high-temperature air, their temperature drops, they begin to vaporize, and when they mix with the high-temperature air, they self-ignite and burn.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5875\" style=\"width: 659px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a843b80db95b2bcf3fc274358ebbe08e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5875\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a843b80db95b2bcf3fc274358ebbe08e-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 6: Combustion status of diesel engine\" width=\"649\" height=\"413\" class=\" wp-image-5875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a843b80db95b2bcf3fc274358ebbe08e-300x191.jpg?v=1706767457 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a843b80db95b2bcf3fc274358ebbe08e-1024x653.jpg?v=1706767457 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a843b80db95b2bcf3fc274358ebbe08e-768x489.jpg?v=1706767457 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a843b80db95b2bcf3fc274358ebbe08e.jpg?v=1706767457 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6: Combustion status of diesel engine<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe relationship between the change in pressure inside the cylinder due to combustion and the rotation angle of the crankshaft (crank angle) is shown in Figure 6, and the combustion process changes as follows.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Ignition delay period (combustion preparation period: A-B)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5877\" style=\"width: 656px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/367574a6a10c16af92b3a0d4bc15c10d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5877\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/367574a6a10c16af92b3a0d4bc15c10d-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 6-1: Diesel engine combustion status between A and B\" width=\"646\" height=\"411\" class=\" wp-image-5877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/367574a6a10c16af92b3a0d4bc15c10d-300x191.jpg?v=1706767459 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/367574a6a10c16af92b3a0d4bc15c10d-1024x653.jpg?v=1706767459 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/367574a6a10c16af92b3a0d4bc15c10d-768x489.jpg?v=1706767459 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/367574a6a10c16af92b3a0d4bc15c10d.jpg?v=1706767459 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6-1: Diesel engine combustion status between A and B<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe period from A to B in Figure 6-1 is the ignition delay period, and at A, fuel is injected in the form of a high-pressure mist, and is heated by the compressed and high-temperature air in the cylinder to form an air-fuel mixture.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nA-B is the period when the ignition temperature is approaching.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAlso, A-B is a short period of time, and the pressure does not rise rapidly.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Flame propagation period (constant volume combustion period: B-C)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5879\" style=\"width: 659px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bff3ec8eed7e8189e4b7f72dd2514981.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5879\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bff3ec8eed7e8189e4b7f72dd2514981-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 6-2: Diesel engine combustion status between B and C\" width=\"649\" height=\"413\" class=\" wp-image-5879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bff3ec8eed7e8189e4b7f72dd2514981-300x191.jpg?v=1706767461 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bff3ec8eed7e8189e4b7f72dd2514981-1024x653.jpg?v=1706767461 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bff3ec8eed7e8189e4b7f72dd2514981-768x489.jpg?v=1706767461 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bff3ec8eed7e8189e4b7f72dd2514981.jpg?v=1706767461 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6-2: Diesel engine combustion status between B and C<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nB-C in the diagram is the flame propagation period, and preparations for combustion are made during the ignition delay period.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nWhen ignition occurs at one or several locations in the air-fuel mixture at B in the diagram, it propagates extremely rapidly to each location, combusts almost simultaneously, and the pressure rises rapidly.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe pressure increase at this time is related to the amount of fuel injected during the ignition delay period, the atomization state, etc., and in state C at the end of this period, most of the injected fuel is burned out.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Direct combustion engine (constant pressure combustion engine: C-D)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5881\" style=\"width: 659px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/01f8dcc2d094b769d9d8c457a3eef8b8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5881\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/01f8dcc2d094b769d9d8c457a3eef8b8-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 6-3: Diesel engine combustion status between C and D\" width=\"649\" height=\"413\" class=\" wp-image-5881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/01f8dcc2d094b769d9d8c457a3eef8b8-300x191.jpg?v=1706767463 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/01f8dcc2d094b769d9d8c457a3eef8b8-1024x653.jpg?v=1706767463 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/01f8dcc2d094b769d9d8c457a3eef8b8-768x489.jpg?v=1706767463 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/01f8dcc2d094b769d9d8c457a3eef8b8.jpg?v=1706767463 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6-3: Diesel engine combustion status between C and D<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe engine from C to D in the diagram is a direct combustion engine, and even after C, fuel is still injected, but the flame generated between B and C causes the injected fuel to burn.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Late combustion period (afterburn period: D-E)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5883\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e378bc6ea5119c04c14bafeadc327c07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5883\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e378bc6ea5119c04c14bafeadc327c07-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 6-4: Diesel engine combustion status between D and E\" width=\"647\" height=\"412\" class=\" wp-image-5883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e378bc6ea5119c04c14bafeadc327c07-300x191.jpg?v=1706767465 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e378bc6ea5119c04c14bafeadc327c07-1024x653.jpg?v=1706767465 1024w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e378bc6ea5119c04c14bafeadc327c07-768x489.jpg?v=1706767465 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/e378bc6ea5119c04c14bafeadc327c07.jpg?v=1706767465 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6-4: Diesel engine combustion status between D and E<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nThe engine from D to E in the diagram is a direct combustion engine. At D, injection ends and the combustion gas expands, but any fuel that has not been completely combusted up to that point is combusted during the expansion period.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn this way, combustion can be considered to be divided into four engines, but the ignition delay period and flame propagation period are also considered to be preparation periods for a direct combustion engine, and the conditions during this period have a large effect on combustion. It will have an impact.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"09\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>diesel knock<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAs described above, diesel knock causes a time delay until the fuel injected into the combustion chamber forms a combustible mixture and self-ignites.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAfter the fuel injected during this ignition delay period self-ignites, it rapidly burns and the pressure increases, resulting in louder combustion noise than in a gasoline engine.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nDiesel knock is a condition in which the combustion pressure and pressure rise rate after self-ignition become abnormally high, generating shock waves and causing a high-pitched knocking sound that violently vibrates mechanical parts. This tends to occur when the amount of fuel is higher than the specified value, or when self-ignition is delayed due to cold starting.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn order to prevent diesel knock, the amount of injection during the ignition delay period is closely related to the cause of its occurrence.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\nTherefore, measures have been taken to reduce the amount of injection at the beginning of injection and to install a preheating device to facilitate self-ignition during cold conditions.Other methods include the following. Conceivable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use fuel with good ignitability (high cetane number)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasing the temperature inside the cylinder (increasing the compression pressure)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping the cooling water at an appropriate temperature<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appropriate injection timing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appropriate fuel injection pressure and spray condition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"10\" class=\"midasi03\"><strong>exhaust gas<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span>Exhaust gases generated from diesel engines include exhaust gas from the exhaust pipe and blow-by gas from the engine crankcase.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Exhaust gas generation process<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAfter the mixture is combusted, most of the exhaust gas becomes N2 (nitrogen), H2O (water, water vapor), and CO2 (carbon dioxide), but in addition, monoxide, which is harmful and causes air pollution, is (carbon), HC (hydrocarbons), NOx (nitrogen oxides), PM (particulate matter), etc.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CO<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>CO is generated as follows when fuel is incompletely combusted due to insufficient air supply or other reasons.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code>2C(carbon) + O2(oxygen) \u2192 2CO\r\n\r\n    However, if there is sufficient air supply and combustion occurs completely, CO2 will be produced as shown below.\r\n\r\nC + O2 \u2192 CO2<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nDiesel engines have a large excess air ratio, and combustion occurs with a sufficient supply of air, so CO emissions are extremely low.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HC<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nHC is a general term for a compound of hydrogen and carbon. When completely combusted, C becomes CO2 as mentioned above, and H2 (hydrogen) becomes H2O as shown below.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code>2H2 + O2 \u2192 2H2O<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nHC discharged from the exhaust pipe is the unburned gas that is emitted as is from incomplete combustion of fuel.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn diesel engines, combustion occurs in sufficient air, so HC is generated less.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NOx<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nNOx is a general term for compounds of nitrogen and oxygen.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIt occurs when the combustion gas temperature is high, and there are various types depending on the degree of combination with oxygen (oxidation).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hcb_wrap\">\n<pre class=\"prism line-numbers lang-plain\" data-lang=\"Plain Text\"><code>In the presence of N2 and O2 at high temperatures\r\n\r\n    N2 + O2 \u2192 2NO\r\n    \r\n    This reaction occurs and NO (carbon monoxide) is generated, but when NO comes into contact with O2 in the air,\r\n    \r\n    2NO + O2 \u2192 2NO2\r\n    \r\n    This reaction occurs and it changes to NO2 (nitrogen dioxide).\r\n    \r\n    In other words, NOx in exhaust gas is mainly NO and NO2.<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5885\" style=\"width: 543px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ed07495d91cb3787f6bbe3b2b7df655d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5885\" src=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ed07495d91cb3787f6bbe3b2b7df655d-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 7: Combustion gas temperature and NOx concentration\" width=\"533\" height=\"430\" class=\" wp-image-5885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ed07495d91cb3787f6bbe3b2b7df655d-300x242.jpg?v=1706767467 300w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ed07495d91cb3787f6bbe3b2b7df655d-768x619.jpg?v=1706767467 768w, https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ed07495d91cb3787f6bbe3b2b7df655d.jpg?v=1706767467 863w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 7: Combustion gas temperature and NOx concentration<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nAs shown in Figure 7, NOx increases rapidly as the temperature of the combustion gas increases.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nWhile CO and HC are generated due to incomplete combustion, NOx, on the other hand, is generated in large quantities when combustion occurs completely and the combustion gas temperature is high.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nTherefore, in order to prevent the generation of NOx, it is necessary to lower the maximum combustion gas temperature, but doing so will have negative effects such as a reduction in engine output.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nPM is broadly classified into three types: black smoke, sulfate, and SOF (Soluble Organic Fraction).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBlack smoke is the carbon in the fuel that separates and is emitted as soot.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nDiesel engines have a sufficient amount of intake air, but during sudden acceleration, which requires a large amount of injection, or under high load, partially vaporized fuel particles may be exposed to the high-temperature combustion flame. The carbon in the fuel separates and is emitted as black smoke.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nSulfate is a general term for sulfur compounds produced by the participation of sulfur in fuel, and is produced in large amounts when the engine is under high load or when a catalyst with strong oxidizing power is present.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\nSOF is an organic component with a relatively low boiling point that can be extracted with a solvent. Specifically, SOF is the unburned part of light oil used as a fuel or oil mixed into the combustion chamber.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"midasi01\"><strong>Countermeasures for exhaust gas purification<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div><span><br \/>\nHow to reduce NOx and PM, which are the main components of diesel engine exhaust gas<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"\"><strong>NOx reduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multistage fuel injection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nCommon rail high-pressure fuel injection systems reduce NOx emissions by injecting a small amount of fuel before main injection.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EGR device (exhaust gas recirculation)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy recirculating a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake manifold, the oxygen concentration in the intake air is reduced, which lowers the maximum combustion gas temperature and reduces NOx emissions.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"\" class=\"\"><strong>PM reduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improvement of engine body<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy increasing the number of valves and improving the shape of the combustion chamber, we aim to improve combustion efficiency and reduce PM generation by optimizing the mixture of fuel and air.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higher fuel injection pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><br \/>\nIn common rail type high pressure fuel injection systems and unit injector type high pressure fuel injection systems, the fuel is atomized by increasing the fuel injection pressure, and the fuel is brought into contact with the surrounding air and heat, resulting in good combustion conditions and significantly reducing the generation of PM. reduced to<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#00\">Return to table of contents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basic performance of diesel engine &nbsp; Rudolf Diesel invented the four-stroke engine in 1892, which used pu [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/?p=5838","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-others","en-US"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5841"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5892,"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5841\/revisions\/5892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katuhito.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}