How Do You Calculate Air Surge Tank Fluctuations for Engine Intakes?

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This discussion focuses on calculating air surge tank fluctuations to minimize downstream effects in engine intake systems. Key concepts include the differentiation between compressed air and intake systems, as well as the application of transmission line theory and Helmholtz resonators. Resources such as the Engineering Toolbox provide foundational knowledge on compressed air receivers. Acoustic modeling techniques are also highlighted as essential for effective design and analysis.

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I am going to be working on some calculations for an air surge tank to minimize fluctuations downstream of the tank in an engin'e intake syste, Any suggestions/sources where I could study for this?

Thank you!
 
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siddharth23 said:
Any suggestions/sources where I could study for this?
Engine inlet and exhaust tuning.
Transmission line theory. Helmholtz resonators and organ pipes.
Acoustic modelling techniques.
 
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