 NAME : ABDUR REHMAN

 REGISTRATION NUMBER :16 PWMEC4236

 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Developments in IC Engines
 POWER PLANT
 MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
 Developments in IC
Engine
An internal combustion engine (ICE) is a heat engine where the
combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) in a combustion
chamber that is an integral part of the working fluid flow circuit.
 IC engines are one of the oldest technologies still prevailing for nearly about
200 years. This milestone is possible because of the continuous development
technologies applied to them. Let us discuss about some of the new
developments in IC engines briefly
1.Turbocharger (TDI- Turbocharged Direct Injection):
These are nothing but turbines which are operated by
engine exhaust gases to produce power for a
compressor which is in turn used to increase the mass
flow rate of air, which is sucked inside during the intake
stroke. This method, increases the power and
performance of an IC engine.
2. Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) : This method is often used in
Gasoline engines. As the name indicates, it involves the direct
injection of Gasoline into the combustion chamber of an engine by
means of electrically controlled actuators and sensors. This method
helps in metering the quantity of the fuel injected, based on our
requirements thereby reducing fuel consumption.
3.Variable Valve Timing (VVT): This method
involves the electronic control of valves, thereby
adjusting the valve opening and closing
mechanism based on our needs. This technology
also improves fuel efficiency and performance.
4. Common Rail Direct Injection (Crdi): This method is
often used in Diesel engines to control and maintain the
effective usage of fuel under different conditions. It
consists of a common rail, were the fuel accumulates and
then supplied to the cylinders through high pressure
injectors.
5. Start- Stop Technology: This method is used to stop
the vehicle when it is idle for a long period of time. i.e
during traffic. This helps in reducing fuel consumption.
Now, to start the vehicle, it is enough to hold the clutch.
This method also reduces emissions.
6. Catalytic Converters: Today, due to the stringent
emission norms, after treatment devices are necessary to
bring down the emissions in an IC engine. Catalytic
converters are one of the devices which reduces the
emissions from IC engines, thereby making them to comply
with the emission standards.
FYI.