Technical Paper
Indirect Injection Diesel Engine Improvements for Better Power Output and Lower Emissions
2001-01-10
2001-26-0025
The improvements made on a 2.0 litre indirect injection diesel engine to achieve 20 percent increase in power output and emissions lower than Bharat Stage II is presented. The improvements made are in four major areas, namely i) Auxiliary loss reduction, ii) combustion system redesign, iii) fuel injection equipment and iv) employment of after treatment devices EGR and Oxy-cat. For auxiliary loss reduction, a thermal clutch in cooling fan is introduced to increase the net power output of the engine. Combustion system improvements include increase in swirl chamber volume ratio, optimization of glow- plug protrusion in pre- chamber, redesign of depth of clover shape and introduction of piston scoop. A different injection rate profile along with Load Dependent Timer Travel and Speed dependent Timer Travel Hysterisis controls are provided in the injection pump for lower emissions.