Can Turbulence and Vibrations Affect Exhaust Gas Measurements?

In summary: Yes that was the target values that we has achieved, maybe because calibration would have just shifted the graph in one direction, either...thanks for your input.
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Ali Durrani
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Hello
i have done tests on Exhaust gas re circulation on my engine test bench and these are the results, i don't know what's wrong? but at 8% loading conditions i am getting some weird results
the trendlines in the graph shows an increase in NOx with EGR
is there any explanation for this ? thanks
 

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Ali Durrani said:
Hello
i have done tests on Exhaust gas re circulation on my engine test bench and these are the results, i don't know what's wrong? but at 8% loading conditions i am getting some weird results
the trendlines in the graph shows an increase in NOx with EGR
is there any explanation for this ? thanks
Hi Ali,
I am not an engine tester, just trying to give you a bit of help. Have you spoken to your lecturer / supervisor about this?

The graph might be better represented by data points and a logarithmic curve. The curve of best fit does suggest where the datapoint might be, showing a bit of scatter there, but in practice, such things usually follow the natural logs / exponents.

The test rig? The first thing I think of off the bat, if you are just reving the engine, measuring exhaust NOX, and getting that kind of scatter, is the quality of the rig and the quality of the measuring device. Perhaps you can try calibrating the device and 'raving' up at different speeds, like calibrate and rev straight to 4000, calibrate (reset) and rev straight to 5000, etc. Also, check your NOX instrument is fixed, and also at the end of a section of pipe that is straight for at least 5 diameters, to eliminate the effect of turbulence (vortexes) on the measurements. No holes or loose parts vibrating around the engine / exhaust pipe.

The recirculation mechanism? I am not sure if you guys use an industry standard recirculation. Recirculating through the engine, or through the catalytic converter, or something else, but perhaps there is some aspect of that which affects the cleaning performance at different rpm.

Based on the information at hand, perhaps do some troubleshooting: check your rig and calibrations, and run a few more tests.

Would be great to see how you get along.
 
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tkyoung75 said:
Hi Ali,
I am not an engine tester, just trying to give you a bit of help. Have you spoken to your lecturer / supervisor about this?

The graph might be better represented by data points and a logarithmic curve. The curve of best fit does suggest where the datapoint might be, showing a bit of scatter there, but in practice, such things usually follow the natural logs / exponents.

The test rig? The first thing I think of off the bat, if you are just reving the engine, measuring exhaust NOX, and getting that kind of scatter, is the quality of the rig and the quality of the measuring device. Perhaps you can try calibrating the device and 'raving' up at different speeds, like calibrate and rev straight to 4000, calibrate (reset) and rev straight to 5000, etc. Also, check your NOX instrument is fixed, and also at the end of a section of pipe that is straight for at least 5 diameters, to eliminate the effect of turbulence (vortexes) on the measurements. No holes or loose parts vibrating around the engine / exhaust pipe.

The recirculation mechanism? I am not sure if you guys use an industry standard recirculation. Recirculating through the engine, or through the catalytic converter, or something else, but perhaps there is some aspect of that which affects the cleaning performance at different rpm.

Based on the information at hand, perhaps do some troubleshooting: check your rig and calibrations, and run a few more tests.

Would be great to see how you get along.

Bro i am not good at making graphs so i did not know which plot would suit better
as you said about the calibration, so this i think is the problem we did not calibrate it, because we don't have any facility of gas analyzer in our labs, we did it in a gas station and the person told us its fully calibrated, also there were a lot of vibrations around the exhaust pipe
thanks a lot for your useful information i have already submitted my report and its been accepted :D and i don't know why have they accepted my report.
 
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Up and down results like that are probably not the results of calibration, but the vibrations. Either they looked at your chart and saw the value was less than target, or they just don't care!
 
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tkyoung75 said:
Up and down results like that are probably not the results of calibration, but the vibrations. Either they looked at your chart and saw the value was less than target, or they just don't care!
Yes that was the target values that we has achieved, maybe because calibration would have just shifted the graph in one direction, either up or down, But i didnot understand one thing, how is the turbulence or vortex going to affect the measure of exhaust gases? after all the same amount of gas i going to pass through the probe, the same amount is going to pass through the chemical sensor then why is turbulence effecting it so much? and as far as vibration is concerned every real engine exhaust assembly has vibrations then why are my results so different?
thanks in advance
 
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Ali Durrani said:
Yes that was the target values that we has achieved, maybe because calibration would have just shifted the graph in one direction, either up or down, But i didnot understand one thing, how is the turbulence or vortex going to affect the measure of exhaust gases? after all the same amount of gas i going to pass through the probe, the same amount is going to pass through the chemical sensor then why is turbulence effecting it so much? and as far as vibration is concerned every real engine exhaust assembly has vibrations then why are my results so different?
thanks in advance

Congratulations on your pass.
All very interesting questions.
You need to do the troubleshooting ... move your 'probe' and isolate vibrations ... and let us know what you find.
 

1. What is exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and how does it work?

EGR is a system that recirculates a portion of an engine's exhaust gases back into the engine's intake system. This reduces the amount of oxygen in the combustion chamber, which lowers the peak combustion temperature and reduces the formation of harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx).

2. Why is EGR important?

EGR is important for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency. By recirculating exhaust gases, it helps to reduce the amount of harmful pollutants released into the environment. It also helps to improve fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel needed for combustion.

3. How is EGR controlled in an engine?

EGR is controlled by a valve that regulates the flow of exhaust gases into the intake system. The valve is controlled by the engine's computer, which takes into account factors such as engine load, temperature, and speed to determine the optimal amount of EGR needed.

4. What are the potential issues with EGR?

While EGR has many benefits, it can also cause issues such as clogging of the intake system, which can lead to reduced engine performance and increased emissions. It can also cause the build-up of carbon deposits in the intake system, which can affect engine efficiency and performance.

5. Can EGR be removed or disabled?

Some people may choose to remove or disable their EGR system in an attempt to improve engine performance. However, this is not recommended as it can lead to increased emissions and may also cause damage to the engine. EGR is an important component for reducing emissions and should not be removed or disabled without proper knowledge and expertise.

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