This work investigates the potential of low-pressure,medium-speed dual-fuel engines for cleaner maritime transportation.The thermodynamic performance of these engines is explored using three alternative fuels:liquefie...This work investigates the potential of low-pressure,medium-speed dual-fuel engines for cleaner maritime transportation.The thermodynamic performance of these engines is explored using three alternative fuels:liquefied natural gas(LNG),methanol,and ammonia.A parametric analysis examines the effect of adjustments to key engine parameters(compression ratio,boost pressure,and air-fuel ratio)on performance.Results show an initial improvement in performance with an increase in compression ratio,which reaches a peak and then declines.Similarly,increases in boost pressure and air-fuel ratio lead to linear performance gains.However,insufficient cooling reduces the amount of fuel burned,which hinders performance.Exergy analysis reveals significant exergy destruction within the engine,which ranges from 69.96%(methanol)to 78.48%(LNG).Notably,the combustion process is the leading cause of exergy loss.Among the fuels tested,methanol exhibits the lowest combustion-related exergy destruction(56.41%),followed by ammonia(62.12%)and LNG(73.77%).These findings suggest that methanol is a promising near-term alternative to LNG for marine fuel applications.展开更多
In this study,a one-dimensional simulation was performed to evaluate the performance of in-cylinder combustion to control NO_(x) emissions on a four-stroke,six-cylinder marine medium-speed diesel engine.Reducing the c...In this study,a one-dimensional simulation was performed to evaluate the performance of in-cylinder combustion to control NO_(x) emissions on a four-stroke,six-cylinder marine medium-speed diesel engine.Reducing the combustion temperature is an important in-cylinder measure to decrease NO_(x) emissions of marine diesel engines.The Miller cycle is an effective method used to reduce the maximum combustion temperature in a cylinder and accordingly decrease NO_(x) emissions.Therefore,the authors of this study designed seven different early intake valve closing(EIVC)Miller cycles for the original engine,and analyzed the cycle effects on combustions and emissions in high-load conditions.The results indicate that the temperature in the cylinder was significantly reduced,whereas fuel consumption was almost unchanged.When the IVC was properly advanced,the ignition delay period increased and the premixed combustion accelerated,but the in-cylinder average pressure,temperature and NO_(x) emissions in the cylinder were lower than the original engine.However,closing the intake valve too early led to high fuel consumption.In addition,the NO_(x) emissions,in-cylinder temperature,and heat release rate remarkably increased.Therefore,the optimal timing of the EIVC varied with different loads.The higher the load was,the earlier the best advance angle appeared.Therefore,the Miller cycle is an effective method for in-engine NO_(x) purification and does not entail significant cost.展开更多
This paper investigates characteristics of ironless permanent magnet linear synchronous motor(PMLSM)based on Halbach array used for medium-speed(200km/h)maglev train.Long primary ironless coil is laid in the middle of...This paper investigates characteristics of ironless permanent magnet linear synchronous motor(PMLSM)based on Halbach array used for medium-speed(200km/h)maglev train.Long primary ironless coil is laid in the middle of track and the Halbach permanent magnet array is attached to the bottom of each bogie as a source of traction,U-shape electromagnets at the both sides of the train for levitation.Two dimensional analytical model of single-sided ironless PMLSM based on Halbach array is established,using linear overlay method,the no-load air gap magnetic field is calculated firstly,winding current density distribution is obtained for calculating the characteristics of thrust and normal force against power angle,including force characteristics with equal and unequal pole pitch,the influence of steel sleeper,etc.Besides,the mathematical model for this type motor is built by 3D finite element method,the traction characteristics of medium-speed maglev under maximum speed 200km/h are calculated.The characteristics of this type motor are satisfactory owing to there is no detent force in the motor and thrust force reach maximum meanwhile normal force can be eliminated.Calculation method is verified by comparing finite element results,experimental result on a 200kW type motor further validates the accuracy of calculation and some important conclusions are obtained.展开更多
The marine medium-speed diesel engines are started by two methods;one is the electric motors,and the other air starting motors.Even though air starting motor is dependent of the engine types and sizes,it has been wide...The marine medium-speed diesel engines are started by two methods;one is the electric motors,and the other air starting motors.Even though air starting motor is dependent of the engine types and sizes,it has been widely used in this area due to its simplicity,convenience and reliability.The purpose of this paper is to give the designing parameters in order to make a proper "Air Starting Motor" using CFD.The aerodynamic approaches were given to understand the internal flow characteristics of the air starting motor.In addition,we have carried out the investigation of effects of tip clearance.In the calculations the tip clearance of air starting motor has been varied between 0,2.8,4.3 and 5.7% of blade span.The results of computation are the tip clearance increased to 2.8%,the torque decreased 24%,and there was no more large changes when the clearances increased to 4.3% and 5.7%.展开更多
文摘This work investigates the potential of low-pressure,medium-speed dual-fuel engines for cleaner maritime transportation.The thermodynamic performance of these engines is explored using three alternative fuels:liquefied natural gas(LNG),methanol,and ammonia.A parametric analysis examines the effect of adjustments to key engine parameters(compression ratio,boost pressure,and air-fuel ratio)on performance.Results show an initial improvement in performance with an increase in compression ratio,which reaches a peak and then declines.Similarly,increases in boost pressure and air-fuel ratio lead to linear performance gains.However,insufficient cooling reduces the amount of fuel burned,which hinders performance.Exergy analysis reveals significant exergy destruction within the engine,which ranges from 69.96%(methanol)to 78.48%(LNG).Notably,the combustion process is the leading cause of exergy loss.Among the fuels tested,methanol exhibits the lowest combustion-related exergy destruction(56.41%),followed by ammonia(62.12%)and LNG(73.77%).These findings suggest that methanol is a promising near-term alternative to LNG for marine fuel applications.
基金Supported by the Industry-University-Research Collaboration Project of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BY2019048)the 19th batch of student scientific research projects of Jiangsu University(19A306)。
文摘In this study,a one-dimensional simulation was performed to evaluate the performance of in-cylinder combustion to control NO_(x) emissions on a four-stroke,six-cylinder marine medium-speed diesel engine.Reducing the combustion temperature is an important in-cylinder measure to decrease NO_(x) emissions of marine diesel engines.The Miller cycle is an effective method used to reduce the maximum combustion temperature in a cylinder and accordingly decrease NO_(x) emissions.Therefore,the authors of this study designed seven different early intake valve closing(EIVC)Miller cycles for the original engine,and analyzed the cycle effects on combustions and emissions in high-load conditions.The results indicate that the temperature in the cylinder was significantly reduced,whereas fuel consumption was almost unchanged.When the IVC was properly advanced,the ignition delay period increased and the premixed combustion accelerated,but the in-cylinder average pressure,temperature and NO_(x) emissions in the cylinder were lower than the original engine.However,closing the intake valve too early led to high fuel consumption.In addition,the NO_(x) emissions,in-cylinder temperature,and heat release rate remarkably increased.Therefore,the optimal timing of the EIVC varied with different loads.The higher the load was,the earlier the best advance angle appeared.Therefore,the Miller cycle is an effective method for in-engine NO_(x) purification and does not entail significant cost.
基金This work was supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2017YFB1201003.
文摘This paper investigates characteristics of ironless permanent magnet linear synchronous motor(PMLSM)based on Halbach array used for medium-speed(200km/h)maglev train.Long primary ironless coil is laid in the middle of track and the Halbach permanent magnet array is attached to the bottom of each bogie as a source of traction,U-shape electromagnets at the both sides of the train for levitation.Two dimensional analytical model of single-sided ironless PMLSM based on Halbach array is established,using linear overlay method,the no-load air gap magnetic field is calculated firstly,winding current density distribution is obtained for calculating the characteristics of thrust and normal force against power angle,including force characteristics with equal and unequal pole pitch,the influence of steel sleeper,etc.Besides,the mathematical model for this type motor is built by 3D finite element method,the traction characteristics of medium-speed maglev under maximum speed 200km/h are calculated.The characteristics of this type motor are satisfactory owing to there is no detent force in the motor and thrust force reach maximum meanwhile normal force can be eliminated.Calculation method is verified by comparing finite element results,experimental result on a 200kW type motor further validates the accuracy of calculation and some important conclusions are obtained.
基金supported by the Post BK21 project of Ministry of Education,Science & Technology,and National Research Lab.of Korea Research Foundation of Korea (R0A-2008-000-20069-0)
文摘The marine medium-speed diesel engines are started by two methods;one is the electric motors,and the other air starting motors.Even though air starting motor is dependent of the engine types and sizes,it has been widely used in this area due to its simplicity,convenience and reliability.The purpose of this paper is to give the designing parameters in order to make a proper "Air Starting Motor" using CFD.The aerodynamic approaches were given to understand the internal flow characteristics of the air starting motor.In addition,we have carried out the investigation of effects of tip clearance.In the calculations the tip clearance of air starting motor has been varied between 0,2.8,4.3 and 5.7% of blade span.The results of computation are the tip clearance increased to 2.8%,the torque decreased 24%,and there was no more large changes when the clearances increased to 4.3% and 5.7%.
