MSc APE

Engine Fuels and Lubrication Assignment

Wave Modeling using Ricardo Wave 8.3

Background

Engine simulation can save both time and money aiding the development of engine technologies this is particularly important during this phase of CO2 reduction leading up to Euro 6 in 2014. The engine is always the centre of scrutiny where emissions are concerned but in reality the situation is more complex than that. There are several engine simulation packages that are available and Ricardo Wave is one successful version that is now commonplace in engine design/development throughout the automotive industry.

Assignment

Using Ricardo Wave 8.3 the 4 teams have to produce an optimized model of a 2.0L N/A engine based on the performance of the Ford Duratec 2.0 engine ie.107KW and 190Nm@ 4500rpm. (www2.fordconnection.com/fordconnection/multimedia/gbr_en/00q/yyb/gbr_en00qyybenginespc.htm) Then produce a model of a downsized 1.2L Turbocharged engine to match the performance criteria of the 2.0L engine. Models should include full intake and exhaust design with emissions reduction included.

The teams will need to be clear on how they are to project manage the task.

Marking Criteria

Each team must submit a short report on the two engine models including the project management strategy adopted and the benefits and drawbacks of downsizing. The overall mark for this assignment accounts for 25% of the EFL module. 5 extra marks will be awarded to the team closest to the 2.0L engine model performance to the published data above and 5 extra marks will be given to the team that produces the best performance data for the 1.2L TC engine (but no team can be awarded both). The report must be in a standard format clearly stating which sections members of the teams are responsible for. Reports must be submitted through Turnitin. Wave Models produced for the two engines must be submitted on CD for assessment. Submission date is 9:30am on 9th March 2011.