Opposed-Piston Crankshaft System Dynamics Simulation and Durability Analysis in a Neotype Two-Stroke Diesel Engine

Chang Ming He; Si Chuan Xu

doi:doi:10.11648/j.ajmie.20170202.11

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Opposed-Piston Crankshaft System Dynamics Simulation and Durability Analysis in a Neotype Two-Stroke Diesel Engine

Chang Ming He, Si Chuan Xu

Published in American Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Volume 2, Issue 2)

Received: 27 October 2016 Accepted: 8 December 2016 Published: 16 January 2017

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Abstract

For the opposed-piston and opposed-cylinder (OPOC) diesel engine with higher power density, recently it has drawn even more attentions than ever in several developed countries, such USA and Germany, et al, which is regarded as a technical innovation to further reduce emission, and decrease fuel consumption, attributed to outstanding thermal efficiency and engine package downsizing. To explore the interrelation of this special crank system in concept design stage, the multi-body dynamics and durability of the piston-opposed crankshaft system was investigated. Firstly the optimized function model of the unique crankshaft system in an OP2S (Opposed-piston two stroke) engine was established. Then it was to figure out the influence of all structural design parameters on OPE crankshaft averaged output torque, respectively. The calculated results show that the initial crank angle difference between inner crank web and outer crank web was the most critical contributor to elevate the averaged torque output than other structural parameters. The parametric 3D model of crankshaft system was refreshed automatically based on the optimized variables. Finally an OPE crankshaft prototype was manufactured and bend fatigue experiment was carried out in a relevant laboratory to obtain the material S-N Curve. The HCF (High Cycle Fatigue) result was indicated that the minimum safety factor on crank journal fillets can reach relevant estimation criterion without crankshaft failure occurring for an engine speed sweep.

Published in	American Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Volume 2, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajmie.20170202.11
Page(s)	54-63
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Opposed Piston Engine, Averaged Torque Output, Durability, High Cycle Fatigue

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Chang Ming He, Si Chuan Xu. (2017). Opposed-Piston Crankshaft System Dynamics Simulation and Durability Analysis in a Neotype Two-Stroke Diesel Engine. American Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 2(2), 54-63. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajmie.20170202.11

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Chang Ming He; Si Chuan Xu. Opposed-Piston Crankshaft System Dynamics Simulation and Durability Analysis in a Neotype Two-Stroke Diesel Engine. Am. J. Mech. Ind. Eng. 2017, 2(2), 54-63. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmie.20170202.11

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Chang Ming He, Si Chuan Xu. Opposed-Piston Crankshaft System Dynamics Simulation and Durability Analysis in a Neotype Two-Stroke Diesel Engine. Am J Mech Ind Eng. 2017;2(2):54-63. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmie.20170202.11

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Chang Ming He

School of Automotive Studies, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Si Chuan Xu

School of Automotive Studies, Tongji University, Shanghai, China

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