Combined Simulation of Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and Heat Conduction within Piston

Abstract

A combined thermodynamic simulation and transient conduction heat transfer through piston has been carried out in this study. In thermodynamic simulation, A computer programme has been developed to study the full operation cycle of a four stroke internal combustion engine. The simulation used to calculate the pressure and temperature field existing in realistic engine combustion chambers for various engine parameters. The one dimensional conduction heat transfer equation has been solved numerically. The results show a good agreement with previous studies where applicable.