Characterization of EGR Cooler Response for a Range of Engine Conditions 2013-01-1717
Fouling phenomenon is a key issue for EGR cooler operation. In spite of the fact that soot deposition is imposed by the characteristics of the exhaust gases flow, the design of the EGR cooler has a significant impact for effect on the engine. New combustion modes corresponding to new engine developments and combination of EGR system with other post-treatment devices make that fouling conditions for future generations of EGR coolers can be significantly different from previous applications from Euro 3 to Euro 5. An investigation has been performed in order to characterize the response of different EGR coolers designs for different conditions of the exhaust gases. As for the design, the technology selected has been tube-and-fin heat exchanger, which is a high performance technology that fits Euro 6 customer specifications. The variations in design have been made through modifications in fin characteristics, both in configuration and geometric dimensions. As for engine operation conditions, the exhaust gases characteristics have been modified from a standard calibration to get more severe fouling conditions, in terms of HC content, opacity, exhaust gas temperature and flow. The degradation of performance has been characterized through measurements of thermal efficiency and permeability. It can be concluded that HC content and opacity have a significant influence on fouling phenomena, and that EGR cooler optimum design is highly dependent on these exhaust gas conditions.
Citation: Bravo, Y., Lujan, J., and Tiseira, A., "Characterization of EGR Cooler Response for a Range of Engine Conditions," SAE Int. J. Engines 6(1):587-595, 2013, https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-1717. Download Citation
Author(s):
Yolanda Bravo, Jose Lujan, Andres Tiseira
Affiliated:
VALEO, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Pages: 9
Event:
SAE 2013 World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
1946-3936
e-ISSN:
1946-3944
Also in:
SAE International Journal of Engines-V122-3, SAE International Journal of Engines-V122-3EJ
Related Topics:
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Heat exchangers
Combustion and combustion processes
Particulate matter (PM)
Gases
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