Class
Article
College
College of Engineering
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
Faculty Mentor
Nicholas Roberts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The cooling system plays a crucial role in regulating the engine's temperature. Cooling fluid is an important component of the cooling system of a vehicle. Using an untailored cooling fluid can have negative effects on an automobile's engine and shorten its lifespan. An efficient cooling system prevents the engine from overheating and enables the vehicle to operate at peak efficiency. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of cylinder materials and various types of cooling agents in the vehicle's cooling system, which affect the engine block's life span, primarily the cylinders, in light vehicle cooling systems. The lower the overall heat transfer rate, the higher the chance of overheating, which may be detrimental to the engine block, significantly affecting its performance. By varying the fluids and material of the cylinder, theoretical calculations were performed to determine the overall thermal resistance and heat lost by the cylinder. This study employed four primary fluids: 1.tap water, 2. distilled water, 3. distilled water with ethylene glycol and 4. ethanol. In/On the cylinder, a thermal analysis is performed analytically by varying the materials Cast Iron, Aluminum alloys 6061, 6082 and 7475. This was done using Ansys Mechanical. The geometry was modeled and optimized in Ansys Space Claim. A 6-cylinder engine is used in this analysis. This project seeks to provide a basic way of assessing the improvement in the performance of a vehicle’s engine for manufacturers in industry, by varying the cooling fluid and the material it’s made of. A six-cylinder (V6) engine is used in this study. The main aim is to select the right material and cooling fluid for the engine block.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-12-2023 11:30 AM
End Date
4-12-2023 12:30 PM
Included in
A Fundamental Approach in Assessing the Improvement of a Vehicle's Engine by Varying the Cooling Fluid and the Engine
Logan, UT
The cooling system plays a crucial role in regulating the engine's temperature. Cooling fluid is an important component of the cooling system of a vehicle. Using an untailored cooling fluid can have negative effects on an automobile's engine and shorten its lifespan. An efficient cooling system prevents the engine from overheating and enables the vehicle to operate at peak efficiency. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of cylinder materials and various types of cooling agents in the vehicle's cooling system, which affect the engine block's life span, primarily the cylinders, in light vehicle cooling systems. The lower the overall heat transfer rate, the higher the chance of overheating, which may be detrimental to the engine block, significantly affecting its performance. By varying the fluids and material of the cylinder, theoretical calculations were performed to determine the overall thermal resistance and heat lost by the cylinder. This study employed four primary fluids: 1.tap water, 2. distilled water, 3. distilled water with ethylene glycol and 4. ethanol. In/On the cylinder, a thermal analysis is performed analytically by varying the materials Cast Iron, Aluminum alloys 6061, 6082 and 7475. This was done using Ansys Mechanical. The geometry was modeled and optimized in Ansys Space Claim. A 6-cylinder engine is used in this analysis. This project seeks to provide a basic way of assessing the improvement in the performance of a vehicle’s engine for manufacturers in industry, by varying the cooling fluid and the material it’s made of. A six-cylinder (V6) engine is used in this study. The main aim is to select the right material and cooling fluid for the engine block.