Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering

Coursework Brief

Module Title Cohort (Sept/Jan) Module Code

Motorsport Powertrain September 348MAE

Coursework No. / Title Hand out date:

Assignment 1 27/10/2014

Lecturer Group/Individual Due date:

Jonathan Saul Individual 25/11/2014

Estimated Time (hrs) Coursework type: Extensions allowed: % of Module Mark

20hrs Report 50%

Submission arrangements:
Turnitin submission by 23:55
The report must be submitted via the link on Moodle by 25/11/2014. The report must be set-
out as an engineering report. Please find the guidelines for this on the Module homepage. You
must also use Coventry University Harvard Referencing throughout.
Your Ricardo Wave models (all final .wvm, .out, .wvp, .sum & .wps) must be handed in on
02/12/2014 during the normal lecture hours.
Marks will be allocated for correct referencing and formatting. Your report will be assessed for
clarity, conciseness and relevance. Word limit is 5000 max plus charts and diagrams

Task / Mark distribution:

1 The aim
This assignment is an exercise in showing an understanding of the fundamentals of engine design and the use
of Industrial standard software, such as Ricardo Wave. Contained, both on Module Page on Moodle and on
The W: Drive, is an engine model, gas.wvm, this model should be examined and understood. The aim of the
assignment is to investigate the changes to the engine performance by downsizing the capacity of the engine.

2 Task
This is an individual assignment, and therefore all tasks must be conducted on an individual bases. Any signs
of collusion, copying or plagiarism will be dealt with in normal University manor. This is a report on the
effects on parameter changes to the engine performance and is not a report on how to create a Ricardo Wave
model. The breakdown of marks are given in Brackets at the end of each part.

1. Using the standard Model you are to run Steady-State and Transient Analysis to produce a baseline
for the rest of your work. The engine must be simulated to run from 500rpm through to 6000rpm.
For the purpose of the Transient simulation this run must run have a t=6 seconds. (For help on
transient simulations refer to Moodle)
Pass comment on the performance of the engine, conveying an understanding of the difference
between steady-state and transient simulations. (10)
2. Downsize the engine capacity from 2.0Ltrs to 1.4Ltrs by changing the throw of the crankshaft only.
Perform the same steady-state and transient analysis simulations. (5)
3. Keeping the original throw of the crank, change the bore of the cylinder so that the engine capacity
is 1.4Ltr. Again perform the same steady-state and transient analysis simulations as part (1). (5)
4. Summarise your findings of parts (2) and (3). Make reasons for the difference in engine
performance as a result of these changes. Calculate for parts (2) and (3) the maximum piston speed,
mean piston speed, maximum acceleration and maximum rate of change of acceleration (Jerk) and
discuss the findings, find literature which supports your comments. (10)
5. Investigate bore/stroke ratio combinations for the 1.4Ltr engine and the benefits of under-square
(long stroke), over-square (short stroke) and square engines. Take into consideration on this engine
(gas.wvm) the maximum and mean piston speeds, and the on engine economy and performance.
(20)
6. Decide on a bore/stroke ratio from your research for the 1.4Ltr engine, part (5), which you feel will
give the best overall performance and fuel economy (specific fuel consumption) and justify your
decision. Perform the same steady-state and transient analysis simulations as part (1). (5)
7. Leaving the engine geometry, valve lift profile and port geometry the same as the standard 2Ltr
engine model modify the intake system and exhaust system to improve the overall performance &
efficiency of the engine. The engine must be kept as a NA; therefore there is no scope for forced
induction. You must keep all the standard components of the model, this includes the:
a. Air filter
b. Single throttle
c. Plenum
d. 4 valves per cylinder
e. Catalytic converter
f. Single exit exhaust
Below is a table of a list of parameters that you can/cannot change. (15)
 Table 2-1: List of parameters that can/cannot be modified

Parameters
Duct lengths of all single count ducts
Duct internal diameters of all single count ducts
Air filter duct count
Air filter duct diameter
Plenum volume
Plenum complex Y-junction geometry
Injector position
Number of injectors
Y-Junction (501, 502, 503 & 504) dimensions
Duct (701, 702, 703, 704, 711, 712, 713 & 714) length
& left diameter
Duct (701, 702, 703, 704, 711, 712, 713 & 714) right
diameter
Duct (751, 752, 753, 754, 761, 762, 763 & 764) length
& right diameter
Duct (751, 752, 753, 754, 761, 762, 763 & 764) left
diameter
Y-Junction (551, 552, 553 & 554) dimensions
Inlet & exhaust valve reference diameter
Inlet & exhaust valve lift
Inlet & exhaust valve timing
Inlet & exhaust valve duration
Inlet & exhaust valve flow coefficients
Inlet & exhaust valve polynomial type & components
Engine properties (excluding bore & stroke)
Bore & stroke
Fuel type
Air-fuel ratio

8. Give a final design of your proposed engine. Compare the performance values with those of the
2Ltr standard/base engine. Comment critically on the simulation model, recommending further
work and limitations to the model, and how these limitations can be further reduces. (30)

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of powertrain systems
and their relevant components. [IMechE_E2, E4].
2. Using analytical methods to model powertrain systems. [IMechE_US1, US2].
3. Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing vehicle drive
cycles and noise in motorsport venues [IMechE_S4].[r1]
4. Manage, plan and evaluate laboratory & experimental
methodologies. [IMechE_P2].
5. Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards for both
physical testing and validation of simulated results [IMechE_P4].
6. These Learning Outcomes are derived from the United Kingdom Standards for
Professional Engineering Competences (UK-SPEC) and the Institution of
Mechanical Engineers [IMechE].
Employability Skills Covered:
Analysis and investigation
Written communication
 For group work, individual grades will be determined as follows (tick)
peer assessment tutor assessment log book
observed engagement presentation/viva individual elements
Academic Conduct Statement:

Mark allocation guidelines

0-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ 80+

Work mainly Most elements Most Strengths in all Most work All work
incomplete and completed; elements are elements exceeds the substantially
/or weaknesses weaknesses strong, minor standard exceeds the
in most areas outweigh weaknesses expected standard
strengths expected

Feedback arrangement:
All work will be assessed through Turnitin and both feedback and marks will be released by 09/12/2014

July 2014