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Effect of the exhaust thermal insulation on the engine efficiency and the exhaust temperature under transient conditions

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As well as new advances in the after-treatment systems are required to achieve the new pollutant emission requirements, new designs of the exhaust line can be considered in order to… Click to show full abstract

As well as new advances in the after-treatment systems are required to achieve the new pollutant emission requirements, new designs of the exhaust line can be considered in order to increase the engine efficiency and the after-treatment effectiveness. In the present work, a one-dimensional gas dynamic model has been used to carry out a simulation study comparing several exhaust insulation solutions. This solutions include the insulation of the exhaust ports, the exhaust manifold, the internal surface of the turbine volute, the turbine external housing, as well as different combinations of these solutions. A transient analysis has been done in order to evaluate the increment in the exhaust gases temperature, fuel economy and pollutant emission levels over the WLTC (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Cycle) at three different temperature conditions. As a conclusion, a 12% increment in the turbine outlet gas enthalpy can be achieved by insulating both the exhausts ports and the exhaust manifold. Moreover, more than 30% less pollutant emissions are released to the environment with this setup.

Keywords: temperature; engine; insulation; effect exhaust; engine efficiency

Journal Title: International Journal of Engine Research
Year Published: 2020

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