GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Engineering
Subject Code: 3731101
Semester – III
Subject Name: I.C.Engine modeling and Simulation
Type of course: Program Elective - V
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of IC Engine, Automobile Systems & Aerodynamics
Rationale: To know about modeling, different types of modeling and its application in Automobile
engineering, to gain the knowledge in simulation of various systems and components of IC Engines with
various new engine concepts.
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)
3 0 0 3 70 30 0 0 100
Course Content:
Sr. Course Content Total % Weightage
No. Hrs
1 Introduction to modeling; importance of modeling; Spray equation model;
Thin and thick spray model; Droplet turbulence interactions; Droplet 6 13
impingement on walls.
2 Modeling of IC Engines:; Classifications; zero dimensional modeling; quasi
dimensional modeling, Comparison of different combustion systems;
Combustion efficiency.
Heat of reaction - adiabatic, constant volume combustion, constant pressure 16 35
combustion, temperature drop due to fuel vaporization, adiabatic flame
temperature, mean effective pressure, torque and thermal efficiency at full
throttle, part throttle and supercharged conditions., flow models and
combustion models
3 Laminar flow modeling; K-e model, probability density functions; effective
viscosity; vortex structures; Compression generated turbulence. 8 17
4 Simulation of IC Engines
SI & CI engine simulation – air standard cycle, fuel-air cycle, progressive 10 22
combustion cycle and actual cycle simulation – part throttle, full throttle and
supercharged conditions.
5 Simulation of New Engine Concepts
Dual fuel engine, low heat rejection engine, lean burn engine, variable 6 13
compression ratio engine, homogeneously charged compression ignition
engine, controlled auto ignition engine.
Reference Books:
1. J.I Ramos – Internal Combustion Engine Modeling- Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1989.
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Master of Engineering
Subject Code: 3731101
2. James N Mattavi and Charles A Amann – Combustion Modeling in Reciprocating Engines –
Plenum Press-1980.
3. Pkandylas G C Koltsakis and A M Stamatelos – Mathematical modeling of Precious metals
catalytic converters for diesel Nox reduction – Proc. Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
4. Ganesan V, “Computer Simulation of spark ignition engine process“, Universities Press (I) Ltd,
Hyderabad, 2001
5. Heywood J B, “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals” McGraw Hill Book Co., USA – 2001.
6. Ramoss A L, "Modeling of Internal Combustion Engines Processes", McGraw Hill Publishing Co.,
1992.
7. Ashley Campbel, "Thermodynamic analysis of combustion engines", John Wiley & Sons, New
York, 1986.
8. Benson R S, whitehouse.N.D, "Internal Combustion Engines", Paragon Press, oxford, 1979
Course Outcome:
Sr. No. CO statement Marks %
weightage
CO-1 Basic understanding engine modeling; 18
CO-2 Understating and evaluation of different flow models and combustion models 24
of engines
CO-3 Understanding Laminar flow modeling; 20
CO-4 Demonstrate and analyze air standard cycle, fuel-air cycle, progressive 18
combustion cycle and actual cycle simulation
CO-5 Knowledge of Simulation of New Engine Concepts 20
List of Experiments:
1. To study Weibe’s combustion model.
2. To study Single zone and Multi zone combustion models for SI engine.
3. To study Premixed-Diffusive models for CI engine.
4. To study characterizing of spray using thin and thick spray combustion model.
5. To study different turbulence combustion models.
6. To study droplet breakup, collision and wall interaction model.
7. Prepare a computer code (Using any software like Matlab or open source software like Scilab) to
simulate any stroke (i.e. Suction, Compression, Power or Exhaust) of Auto cycle
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