Comparative Parameters Evaluation of Internal Combustion Engines Naturally Aspired and Supercharged With Hybrid Turbocharger

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-32684/v1

Abstract

Internal combustion engines have an operating efficiency that can be exploited to increase their performance. Some of the waste gases can be recovered through technical solutions such as turbocharging. The turbocharging solution is one of the most popular technical solutions for increasing the energy performance of internal combustion engines. This requires an analysis of the energy balance of the internal combustion engine. This shows that there is a significant reserve of energy in the exhaust gases, which can be used to increase the engine efficiency. One solution is to use this energy to drive a turbine coupled with an electric generator. This article aims to present the result of the experimental research of the hybrid turbocharger, simulating and validating the new solutions for increasing the energy performance of internal combustion engines through hybrid turbochargers using a coupled electric generator. The simulations will be performed using AMESim software developed by Siemens to demonstrate through calculations the efficiency of new solutions, such as a hybrid turbocharger. The tests will be performed using an diesel internal combustion engine with a cylinder capacity of 1.9 liters which is also simulated with AMESim software. The residual exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine will drive the hybrid turbocharger turbine and generate electricity. Electricity can then be used for storage in the car battery or for consumption by the car's electrical system. The article also includes a comparative study between the power and torque of the naturally aspirated internal combustion engine equipped with a hybrid turbocharger.

1. INTRODUCTION

The importance of water-cooled exhaust turbochargers will increase in the near future. Turbochargers are a key component in reducing fuel consumption. [1] The purpose of the turbocharger is to increase the amount of compressed air introduced into the engine cylinders. It can also be used as an engine brake for large trucks with diesel engines. Indeed, the cost and development time must be reduced to meet both customers target and strict emission standards. The current turbocharger simulation codes are largely based on the search tables (airflow and air mass) provided by the manufacturers. [2] In recent years, internal combustion engines have been developed, and expectations have increased, such as performance, pollution in relation to costs, so the research area has also expanded. [3] More energy efficiency and less polluting processes are needed in the internal combustion engine sector. Compression ignition engines are used in electricity generation, marine and transport and the Otto engine is used for transport, but in both cases, processes can be improved and made to allow for higher pressure ratios and also to generate electricity under sufficient operating conditions. [4]  One way to improve engine performance is to improve turbocharger performance. In this context, the gas turbocharger plays an important role in future designs, especially to reduce CO2 emissions. This is caused by the technical complexity of this device and also by the significant influence of the turbocharger performance and fuel consumption of the engine. [5] The turbocharger was essential in the use of low-cylinder engines at high power. As an advantage of engines with lower displacement and fewer cylinders, we can mention both higher efficiency and lower volume. In gasoline car applications, in the past there was a clear trend of switching from four-cylinder engines to three-cylinder engines, but there was no definite trend in the diesel engine segment. In off-road applications, the use of three-cylinder diesel engines continues to increase, and even two-cylinder engines are in series production. [6] Due to the heterogeneity of multi-part materials, manufacturing and assembly errors and uneven turbine carbon, a random imbalance can usually develop that will induce excessive rotor vibration and even lead to nonlinear vibrations. [7]  For this the compressor-generator coupling manages to eliminate this problem. The influence of shaft quality on the turbine and rotor was not taken into account in the dynamic model analysis process. The rotor of the turbocharger rotor was simplified first, the different parts of the simplified rotor were analyzed and the dynamic model of the rotor was established. [8] The exhaust volume represents the entire volume of ports, manifold and turbine volute. [9] A hybrid turbocharger was built to demonstrate that the turbocharger has a great ability to improve, namely a turbocharger coupled to a speed ratio and an electric generator. (figure 1)

Table 1 contains all the important components of the hybrid turbocharger, such as: turbocharger components, speed ratio (1:10) and the 100W electric generator, also with the main symbols used by the simulation with AMESim software.

The main component parts of the turbocharger prototype, such as: turbocharger, speed ratio and electric generator presented directly as components, but also as simulation parts of the AMESim software.

Table 1 contains all the important components of the hybrid turbocharger, such as: turbocharger components, gear ratio (1:10) and the 100W electrical generator, also with the main symbols used by the simulation with AMESim software.

2. OBJETIVE

The general objective of this experimental work is to demonstrate that the turbocharger has a very good performance improvement. But to demonstrate this, the simulation and validation results of the hybrid turbocharger prototype must also be presented.

Figure 2 illustrates the overview of the hybrid turbocharger with the main components of the simulation system.

The efficiency of the turbine is influenced by different drives, depending on the number of cylinders. In addition, another influence of the number of cylinders on the pumping losses was found. This effect strongly depends on the exhaust volume before the turbine, which is why the subject of constant pressure and turbo power supply must be examined in detail. It was found that a smaller number of cylinders (<4) has, in principle, higher pumping losses, even with the same turbocharger efficiencies. The lowest pump losses can be obtained with four-cylinder engines. It has also been shown that this problem is completely different for diesel and petrol engines. [10]

The demand for continuous improvement of the transient performance of diesel engines requires a higher pressure and a more efficient turbocharger. [11]

Also in figure 3 below are presented the components of the engine with internal combustion diesel of cylindrical capacity 1.9 liters naturally aspirated modeled by AMESim software. This is the reference model, then the results of the experimental data will be compared with the model developed by the AMESim software, namely the 1.9 liter cylindrical diesel internal combustion engine equipped with a hybrid turbocharger.

Also in figure 4 below are presented the components of the supercharged 1.9 liter diesel internal combustion engine equipped with a hybrid turbocharger modeled by AMESim software.

3. METHODOLOGY

The basic equations used for the mathematical simulation of the compressor, turbine and alternator can be divided into two categories namely for the mechanical part and for the electrical part.

3.1. Equations for the mechanical part  

To take into account the real engine operating conditions, the rotary speed and the mass flow rate values are corrected or reduced.

3.1.2 Compresor equasion, speed/ flow rate

3.1.2. Turbine equasions, speed/ flow rate

3.2. Equations for the electrical part  

The main alternator parameter are: rotary velocity in [rev/min], temperature in [degC], current in [A], torque in [Nm], efficiency in [null] (i.e. no unit), losses in [W] (see Figure 5)

(LMS AMESim, Ameshelp Library)

4. RESULTS

The waste gas energy will be transformed with the help of the hybrid turbocharger both in energy that with the compressor will compress air for the engine but also electricity with the help of the electric generator connected to the turbocharger shaft outside.

The results show the electrical parameters resulting from the rotation of the turbocharger, namely: current intensity, voltage and power output. This is the green energy produced by the turbocharger at a constant speed of 162400 revolutions per minute, with a resulting pressure of about 1 bar.

Figure 6 shows the voltage resulting from the electric motor from the experimental research in relation to time. The value of the experimental research value is from 0 to 25 volts. It also illustrates the intensity of the current resulting from the electric motor in the relationship of experimental research with time. The range of experimental research values is between 0 and 5 Amperes. It is also and illustrates the electric power resulting from the electric motor from the relationship of experimental research with time. The value of the experimental research value is from 0 to 100 Watts.

Figure 7 also shows the voltage resulting from the AMESim simulation in relation to the time with the value of the simulation range from 0 to 23 Volts. It also illustrates the current intensity resulting from the AMESim simulation in relation to time, with the simulation value between 0 and 5 Amperes. The electrical power resulting from the AMESim simulation is also and is presented in relation to the time with the value of the simulation range from 0 to 115 Watt.

Figure 8 illustrates the rotor shaft with rotational speed per minute and from experimental research in relation to time. The range of experimental research values is from 0 to 162400 rpm.

And figure 9 illustrates the rotor speed shaft in rotation per minute, speed simulated with AMESim in relation to the time with the simulation value between 0 and 162400 rpm.

Figure 10 illustrates the compressor outlet pressure from the experimental results over time. The range of the experimental working value is from 0 to 1.6 bar.

And figure 11 illustrates the compressor outlet pressure simulated with AMESim in relation to the time with the simulation value between 0 and 1.6 bar.

Figure 12 shows a comparison following the experimental results between the rated natural engine power of maximum 25 kW, hybrid turbo of maximum of maximum17 kW and generator power of maximum 0.025 kW at 100% load.

Figure 13 shows a comparison between the torque developed by the naturally aspirated engine of maximum 90 Nm and the torque of the engine equipped with hybrid turbo of maximum 100 Nm at 100% load.

Figure 14 shows the result of the simulation with AMESim software of the nominal power of the 1.9 liter naturally aspirated diesel engine of maximum 23 kW.

Figure 15 shows the moment of maximum 75 Nm simulated with the AMESim software of the naturally aspirated Diesel 1.9 engine at 100% load.

Figure 16 shows the result of the simulation with the AMESim software of the nominal power of the 1.9 liter diesel engine equipped with a hybrid turbocharger of maximum 18 kW at 100% load.

Figure 17 shows the moment simulated with the AMESim software of the Diesel 1.9 engine equipped with a hybrid turbocharger of maximum 75 Nm at 100% load.

5. CONCLUSIONS

The new composite turbo systems for the automotive industry to recover the energy of the internal combustion engine have three basic elements: the extended shaft to engage the power generator at the blower end, a gear that reduces the rotation of the turbocharger and a cooling system for the generator that is optional.

Analyzing the values obtained through the experimental part and the simulation part, it can be stated that the turbocharger has a great potential to develop and obtain ecological electricity for the vehicle.

The hybrid turbocharger can be used with hybrid engines, but also for the classic solution of internal combustion engines.

Parallel sequential turbocharging systems can generate, they are able to operate in different ways, to generate electricity for the vehicle's electric motor both for consumption and to be stored in batteries. [14]

The main advantages of the new hybrid turbocharger are: the consumption of green electricity and storage in the main battery of the vehicle, it also redirects to the peripheral consumers of the computer and the compression of the air for the engine. [15], [16]

abbreviations

NOMENCLATURE

Ncor: speed corrected, m/s

Nact: speed actual, m/s

Nred: speed reduced, m/s 

Tup: upstream temperature, K

Tst: standard temperature, K

Pup: upstream pressure, kPa

Pst: standard  pressure, kPa

: mass flow rate corrected, -

: mass flow rate reduced, - PR: compressor

PR: compressor pressure ratio, -

AO: compressor sound speed ratio, -

Pup: upstreamabsolute total pressure at port 3, barA

Pout: downstream absolute total pressure at port 1, barA

Tup: upsteam temperature at port 3, K

Tout: downstream temperature at port 1, K

γ: specific heat ratio upstream gas mixture, -

η:  the isentropic efficiency, -

Pmec: mechanical power, W

ωturb: turbine rotary speed, rad/s

tturb: turbine torque, Nm

P: electrical power, W

U: voltage, V

I: current, A

R: resistance, Ω

SUBSCRIPTS

rpm : rotations per minute

6. DECLARATIONS

6.1. Availability of data and materials

Not applicable

6.2. Competing interests

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6.3. Funding

Not applicable 

6.4. Authors' contributions

All the paper scientific information, especially the simulation of the turbocharger with the AMESim software and the experimental data of the turbocharger obtained with the CIMAT test bed!

6.5. Acknowledgements

I would like to thank for the cooperation to the company Garrett by Honeywell-- turbocharger producers, Company Siemens for the AMESim software, Turbocar Serv SRL for the experimental work and “Transilvania” University of Brasov.

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