Abstract:
Two dimensional calculation model of the working process — program «PAS» (Preliminary Analysis of Simulation) — is developed for preliminary planning of three dimensional numerical calculations of the working process in spark ignited engines. The model
is based on solution of partial differential equation of energy conservation on base of
control volume method with explicit control of the flame front. A new approach for
modeling of flame propagation in the internal combustion engine is suggested. The approach represents a combination of control volume method and definition of flame front
velocity on base of experimental data (with consideration of phase of flame kernel evolution). In this case it is not necessary to solve the impulse and species transport equations
to define a current position the flame front. Thus the model has such advantages as short
time of calculation and good predictive ability. Additionally the program can be applied
for preliminary validation of three dimensional calculations, then experimental data is not
available, and also for obtaining of the heat release curve for implementation in zerodimensional (thermodynamic) models of the working process.
Keywords:control volume method, flame propagation, internal combustion engine, temperature field.