Thermodynamic Analysis of a Commercial Application Tractor Engine
This project is a case study on a CI engine. The student will calibrate and simulate a tractor engine to study its performance and emission characteristics.
Mechanical · Course
IC Engine Calibration using GT-POWER and GT-SUITE
A comprehensive course on I.C Engine Calibration using GT-SUITE. This course is highly suited for beginners
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Content
- 19 hours
- Projects
- 3
- Mode
- Online
OverviewWhat you'll
What you'll
be able to do.
- GT-POWER and GT-SUITE come under the system-simulation domain as it employs sophisticated algorithms to solve fluid flow equations in complex electromechanical systems.
- Students who aspire to work for Automotive OEMs as calibration engineers targeting internal R&D projects can choose to opt for this course.
- This course aims to impart the methodology that goes behind performing such calibrations and analyzing their result.
Tools you'll use
GT POWERGT-SUITE
Curriculum12 modules,
Get the full syllabus ↓12 modules,
built with industry.
01IC Engine Calibration using GT-POWER and GT-SUITE
- Introduction to GT-POWER and GT-SUITEW01
- GT-POWER is the industry's first choice when reliable results are needed for engine thermodynamics and combustion/emissions development. The intelligent integration of modules within it [GEM 3D; Cool 3D; GT - VTD; GT - TAItherm ] coupled with Simulink, Star CD, Converge, Fluent and other codes facilitate easy solutions for complex tasks early in the development phase and provide unparalleled accuracy during the detailed design phase.
- Need of a 1D thermodynamic simulation tool
- Overview of GT-POWER, GT valve train, GT cool, GT drive, etc.
- Introduction to GUI
- Templates and libraries
- Representation of engine parts
- Implicit vs Explicit approach
- Navier Stoke equation relevance
- GT-POWER is the industry's first choice when reliable results are needed for engine thermodynamics and combustion/emissions development. The intelligent integration of modules within it [GEM 3D; Cool 3D; GT - VTD; GT - TAItherm ] coupled with Simulink, Star CD, Converge, Fluent and other codes facilitate easy solutions for complex tasks early in the development phase and provide unparalleled accuracy during the detailed design phase.
- SI Engine Modelling TechniquesW02
- Over the past decade, there has been an increase in air pollution all around the globe, as well as a recognition that fossil fuels will not be available forever. This has inspired OEMs to develop electrified powertrains. But, this has also opened the door to investigating new technologies that could significantly improve the ‘old-fashioned’ combustion engine in both efficiency and emissions.
- In this section, you will get an in-depth look at the functioning of SI Engine operations.
- Challenges in SI engine modelling
- Combustion modelling approach
- Port injection and gasoline direct injection approach
- Tumble modelling
- Gas exchange modelling and analysis
- Case Study on SI EngineW03
- Virtual prototyping is an efficient and effective way to test new ideas.
- In this module, you will look into some aspects of the SI Engine, including the basics of fuel spray in the combustion chamber, spray and wall film models accounting for premixed and sooting diffusion combustion, detecting knock, and precise heat transfer modeling.
- Engine specifications for modelling
- Prediction of performance and emissions
- CI Engine Modelling TechniquesW04
- Understanding the mechanics of modelling combustion in a CI engine. These solutions play an integral role in engine simulations to accurately predict performance, fuel consumption, and engine-out emissions. Various models are available to predict combustion and pollutant formation based on in-cylinder conditions, knock, cycle-to-cycle variation (CCV), and other related processes.
- Challenges in CI Engine Modelling
- DI Pulse Combustion Modelling Approach
- Swirl Modelling
- Turbocharger Modelling
- Understanding the mechanics of modelling combustion in a CI engine. These solutions play an integral role in engine simulations to accurately predict performance, fuel consumption, and engine-out emissions. Various models are available to predict combustion and pollutant formation based on in-cylinder conditions, knock, cycle-to-cycle variation (CCV), and other related processes.
- Case Study on CI EngineW05
- To further our understanding by modelling an ‘On road’ application by calibrating critical CI Engine concepts such as ignition delay time for mixtures of air, fuel, and residual gases using detailed kinetics.
- This challenge enables the user to understand the correlations for ignition delay (CI) or knock (SI) that consider the effect of pressure, temperature, equivalence ratio, residual gas fraction, fuel composition, etc.
- Engine specifications for modelling
- Performance and emission prediction
- Turbocharger and Supercharger ModellingW06
- Turbocharging allows automakers to reduce engine size and emissions while continuing to deliver the power and performance consumers demand.
- Students will be taken across the turbine and compressor mechanics to understand the fluid flow and to improve overall engine performance, reduce pollutant formation, optimise NVH and ensure component durability.
- Fixed geometry TC modelling
- Wastegate TC modelling
- Variable geometry turbine modelling
- Two stage turbocharger modelling
- Supercharger modelling
- eTurbo modelling
- Case Study on FRM BuilderW07
- GT-POWER engine models and their validated solution methodologies, can be used by the controls system engineer for ECU development, calibration, and testing to generate a fast running, real-time capable engine plant model.
- With seamless integration to Simulink and the most popular real-time software tools, controls engineers are empowered with the ability to run fully physical, crank angle resolved models, capable of predicting pressure wave dynamics and in-cylinder combustion in a real-time environment.
- Advanced control strategies, such as combustion control, can now be tested with a detailed physical engine model at significantly faster computation speeds with minimum effort and maximum accuracy, predictiveness, and fidelity.
- Introduction to FRM builder
- Modeling of various engines using FRM builder approach
- Crank-angle resolved, physically conservative formulation for accurate results
- Built-in DOE and Neural Network trainer for MV model development
- Aftertreatment Modelling TechniquesW08
- The starting point for the development and optimisation of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems is 1D simulation.
- GT’s Quasi-steady state AFT solver offers unmatched modelling depth, simple model setup, and extremely short simulation times-faster than real-time if desired.
- It solves the very demanding fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions taking place in the aftertreatment systems of modern IC engines by employing the most advanced set of physics and chemistry models.
- An introduction to chemical kinetics
- Modelling of precious metal catalysts
- Pre-defined test cases and scenarios
- Case Study on 3-way Cat DOC DPF and SCR SystemW09
- For the detailed 1D and 2D design of exhaust gas after-treatment components, GT-SUITE offers outstanding capabilities for modelling all relevant physics and chemistry. This makes it a crucial element in the design, development and optimization of both diesel and gasoline after-treatment devices.
- Together with GEM 3D, it forms a unique and dependable 1D/3D solution that can be applied consistently throughout the layout, concept and detailed design stages in both component and system development to provide a seamless development approach with the reuse of models and results among tools, assuring maximum consistency and efficiency. The after-treatment system performance data integrated into in-vehicle models is used to predict drive cycle emissions.
- Modelling 3-way cat con
- Modelling DOC
- Modelling DPF
- Modelling SCR
- Optimization TechniquesW10
- Every GT license includes full access to a built-in optimizer that allows optimization of any combination of model inputs (factors) to maximize, minimize, or target any single or multiple model outputs (responses).
- Key features include Multiple local and global search algorithms to explore design trade-offs among multiple competing responses and constraints with the multi-objective Pareto optimization tool and the NSGA-III [Genetic search algorithm].
- Design of experiments
- Single-factor optimization
- Multi-objective optimization
- Case study on gas exchange optimization
- Discretization TechniquesW11
- GEM3D is a 3D graphical pre-processor that combines building and importing tools used to create 1D GT-SUITE models from 3D geometries. From primitive components like pipes, flowsplits, etc. it can also be used to import 3D CAD models from other applications, like GT-SPACECLAIM.
- Introduction to SPACECLAIM
- Overview of GEM 3D
- Discretizing intake manifold
- Discretizing exhaust manifold
- GEM3D is a 3D graphical pre-processor that combines building and importing tools used to create 1D GT-SUITE models from 3D geometries. From primitive components like pipes, flowsplits, etc. it can also be used to import 3D CAD models from other applications, like GT-SPACECLAIM.
- Hybrid Engine ModellingW12
- Build any hybrid configuration with any level of electrification, including but not limited to: 48-volt mild hybrids with an electric boost, strong power-split hybrids (HEV), parallel through-the road (TTR) plug-in hybrids (PHEV), or battery electric vehicles (BEV) using a comprehensive control library, including finite state machines in GT-SUITE, or co-simulate with Simulink to develop and optimise control algorithms.
- Overview of hybrid system configuration
- Modeling of P0 and P1 configurations
- Built-in optimization and DOE tools to evaluate architectures, components, and control strategies.
- Build any hybrid configuration with any level of electrification, including but not limited to: 48-volt mild hybrids with an electric boost, strong power-split hybrids (HEV), parallel through-the road (TTR) plug-in hybrids (PHEV), or battery electric vehicles (BEV) using a comprehensive control library, including finite state machines in GT-SUITE, or co-simulate with Simulink to develop and optimise control algorithms.
- Introduction to GT-POWER and GT-SUITEW01
Industry projects3 projects
3 projects
you'll ship.
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 3 Projects that are available in this program.
Modelling of an AFT System
This project is a case study on AFT system. Here, the students will model AFT circuit systems for SI and CI Engines and study the engine emission characteristics.
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Optimization using GT- Suite’s IDO [Integrated Design Optimizer]
In this project, students will be asked to optimize a compression ignition engine using the GT-Suite's IDO.
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FAQQuestions,
Questions,
answered.
Who are the instructors, and what is the learning process?
The instructors for this GT power courseare industry experts. You will get access to recorded content and assignments each week.
What are the prerequisites for this course?
You should be pursuing or have graduated with a B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering to take this GT power course.
What is the support I will get if I have doubts?
As part of this GT-SUITE online course, we offer one-on-one support through videoconferencing, WhatsApp messages/calls, and individual online sessions.
Do I still need this course after graduating from college?
This GT-SUITE online course will help you apply what you have learned in college as theory and work on projects to give you a leg up in your career aspirations.
What will I learn in this course?
This GT-SUITE course will help you learn the complexities of engine design and the related topics of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, etc.
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