Application of Soft Computing Techniques in Mechanical Engineering

Chapter 5 A single-zone thermodynamic model cycle simulation and optimization of combustion and performance characteristics of a diesel engine

Puneet Singh Gautam, Pradeep Kumar Vishnoi and V. K. Gupta

G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India

DOI: 10.1201/9781003257691-5

Contents

1. 5.1 Introduction
2. 5.2 Literature review and objective
3. 5.3 Materials and methods
   • 5.3.1 Mathematical modeling of engine combustion
4. 5.4 Results and discussion
   • 5.4.1 Injection timing’s impact on engine performance
   • 5.4.2 The impact of engine speed on performance
   • 5.4.3 Compression ratio’s impact on engine performance
   • 5.4.4 Effect of EGR on engine performance
   • 5.4.5 Compression ratio, engine speed, EGR, and injection timing effects on combustion ...