Numerical Analysis Of Alternative Power Output Of Spark Plugs On Engine Performance And Emission Using Ricardo Wave.

Abstract

Emission released from the internal combustion engines run on fossil fuels which contain hydrocarbon (HC). Complete combustion produces Carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O) and Oxides of nitrogen (NO2) while incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). These, create the most harmful effects on the environment and humans. The quest to reduce these pollutants led to various technics such as use of alternative fuels, altering of spark plug positions amongst others. The present work focused on alternating the power output of the spark plug and analyzing the performance of the engine and its related emission. The results showed that the alternating powers of the spark plug for 30 W and 30 KW respectively, did not really so much change the performance of the engine within the given range and set of parameters. Ricardo Wave was used for the simulation after the 2014 edition of SolidWorks was used for the geometry development. The work unveiled the fact that the spark plug output influences the performance of the engine. Also, improved engine performance leads to low emissions and vice versa. Further research should gear towards an increased number different power outputs of the spark plug to see if it influences engine performance and emission.