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International Journal of Automotive Technology 2009;10(2): 161-166. |
| EFFECTS OF VALVE TIMING AND INTAKE FLOW MOTION CONTROL ON COMBUSTION AND TIME-RESOLVED HC & NOx FORMATION CHARACTERISTICS |
| C. L. MYUNG1, K. H. CHOI1, I. G. HWANG1, K. H. LEE2, S. PARK1 |
1Korea University
2Sunchon National University |
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In SI engines, valve events have a major influence on volumetric efficiency, fuel economy and exhaust emissions. Moreover, swirl and tumble motions in the intake charge also improve combustion speed and quality by stratifying the mixture as well as intensifying the mixing rate of air and fuel. This paper investigates the behaviors of an engine and the combustion phenomenon for various intake valve timings and intake charge motions using CVVT system and port masking schemes. Test condition includes a part load and a cold idle condition inclusive of a cold start of the engine. Time-resolved HC and NOx emissions were also measured at an exhaust port to examine their formation mechanisms and behaviors with fast response HC/NOx analyzers. In conclusion, the fast burning of fuel and improved combustion quality by enhanced charge motions reduced unburned HC emissions, and advancing the intake valve opening reduced HC as well as NOx. Furthermore, HCs during the cold transient phase and idle conditions decreased with recalibrated start parameters such as lean air-fuel ratio and spark retardation via the enhancement of intake charge motions. |
| Key Words:
Port Masking, Swirl, Tumble, CVVT, Fast Response FID, Fast Response CLD |
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