ASSIGNMENT TITLE: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES LABORATORY

DEADLINE: 23rd FEBRUARY 2012 (submit to the TPO before 4pm)

MODULE CODES: ME3603/3604/3607 ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTING: 10% ASSIGNMENT COORDINATOR: Dr. A. CAIRNS

LEVEL 3 ENGINE LABORATORY OVERVIEW 1. Introduction The objective of the laboratory is to provide students with an overview of the impact of varying Spark Ignition (SI) engine operating conditions on the performance, fuel economy and emissions of a modern automotive engine assembly. The engine to be used is a Ford Zetec E 1.8 litre Spark ignition unit used across the fleet by Ford from 1995 until 2004. This in-line four cylinder engine is of naturally aspirated Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) design and incorporates gasoline Port Fuel Injection (PFI). The key parameters of the unit are summarised in Table 1. 1.796 Engine capacity (litres) 80.6 Bore (mm) 88 Stroke (mm) 10:1 Compression ratio 163Nm@4500rpm Peak torque (Nm) 128BHP@6250rpm Peak power (BHP) 95 RON unleaded gasoline Fuel type 44 Fuel calorific value (MJ/kg) 760 Fuel density (kg/m3) Table 1: Key engine parameters

2. Experimental Setup The engine has been coupled to an eddycurrent dynamometer and fitted with various instrumentation. As part of your lab report you are expected to provide a schematic of the test engine setup and apparatus, clearly labelling all key components and appropriate instrumentation. Consideration should be given to the path taken by the gas (incoming air and outgoing exhaust), fuel circuit, engine electrical circuit and locations of measurements. 3. Experimental Procedure During the laboratory the following test conditions will be investigated: 1) Engine idle (fully warm operating conditions) 2) Speed sweep at fixed engine load 3) Load sweep at fixed engine speed At each engine condition all of the group should work together to record all key measurements available (to be discussed with the laboratory demonstrator). The attached sheet provides tables for you to fill in and record each measurement taken. Written-up versions of these tables should be presented within your final laboratory report. 4. Data Analysis Set out below in Table 2 are a number of calculations that you are expected to perform for every test site visited. These calculations should also be presented and discussed within your final report.

Brake Power:

Brake Efficiency:
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Brake Mean Effective Pressure:

Air mass flow rate:

Volumetric efficiency:

Fuel mass flow rate: (

Table 2: Performance calculations to be used for each data point logged (note nR refers to the number of crank revolutions for each power stroke per cylinder i.e. 2 for four-stroke)

5. Report Writing The report length should not exceed three pages (EXCLUDING tables, figures, contents pages, reference lists or cover pages you are free to append as many figures as deemed necessary for the report while keeping in mind the weighting of the lab report). The contents recommended are listed below in Table 3. Contents Concise (e.g. bullet point) objectives for the lab 2. Experimental setup 15% Detailed schematic and concise explanation 3. Results 30% Clear presentation of measured and computed results 4. Discussion 30% Discussion of the results, with clear evidence of accurate interpretation and sound understanding of the effects of varying engine conditions on SI engine performance, fuel economy and emissions. 5. Conclusions 15% Concise summary of all key points learned Table 3: Breakdown of the structure and weighting of the lab report Report Section 1. Objectives Report Section Weighting 10%