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Hydrogen Combustion Engine Project April 6, 2009. Lee Downer, Huai Wei Tang, Ron Ryan, Keith Wakeham. "Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.“. "Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.“
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Hydrogen Combustion Engine ProjectApril 6, 2009 Lee Downer, Huai Wei Tang, Ron Ryan, Keith Wakeham
"Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.“
"Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.“ -Albert Einstein
"Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.“ -Albert Einstein " In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics! “
"Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.“ -Albert Einstein " In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics! “ -Homer J. Simpson
The Hydrogen Combustion Engine Hydrogen Production Gasoline Engine Develop a tool to simulate a gasoline engine running on hydrogen
Methodology: Implementation Building Out Main Goal Extra
HCE Project Model • 1 3 Compression • 2 Spark ignition • 3 4 Power Stroke • 4 5 Exhaust Stroke • 5 1 Intake Stroke 3 2 4 5 1
Simple Versus Complex Otto Cycle HCE Project Model
Theory: Valves Lift Diameter
HCE Model – Valve Adjusting Results
Theory: Compression Ratio Vmax Vmin
HCE Model - Compression Ratio Results
Theory: Spark Advance • Burning takes time • Less time available at high RPM • Need to initiate burn earlier to get most power
HCE Model - Spark Advance Results
HCE Model - Spark Advance Results
Theory: HCE Vs Lotus Lotus Engineering PLC Engine Simulator HCE Project Engine Simulator Mark IV Rev J Matlab: Simulink
HCE Vs Lotus Results Setup Similarities • 83mm Bore • 83mm Stroke • 110mm Connecting Rod • 10:1 Compression Ratio • Gasoline • Similar Friction Model • Valve Timing Setup Differences • Valve Losses • Major Contributor • Valve Lift Model • Combustion Model
Hydrogen Vs Gasoline Results Setup Similarities • 83mm Bore • 83mm Stroke • 110mm Connecting Rod • 10:1 Compression Ratio • Similar Friction Model • Valve Timing • 17 Degree Advance Setup Differences • Energy Calculation • Burn Duration • Compositions for E -> T calc
Hydrogen Combustion Engine PRoject http://www.keithwakeham.com/8936 Questions?