Engine Performance:

Compression Ignited Examples

AVL BOOST
VERSION 2016
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Revision Date Description Document No.

A 17-Jul-2009 BOOST v2009 - Examples 01.0105.2009
B 30-Nov-2009 BOOST v2009.1 - Examples 01.0105.2009.1
C 19-Nov-2010 BOOST v2010 - Examples 01.0105.2010
D 25-Mar-2011 BOOST v2010.1 - Examples 01.0105.2010.1
E 29-Jul-2011 BOOST v2011 - Examples 01.0105.2011
F 02-Dec-2011 BOOST v2011.1 - Examples 01.0105.2011.1
G 16-May-2012 BOOST v2011.2 - Examples 01.0105.2011.2
H 20-Jun-2013 BOOST v2013.1 - Examples 01.0105.2013.1
I 28-Feb-2015 BOOST v2014.1 - Examples 01.0105.2014.1
J 26-Feb-2016 BOOST v2016 - Examples 01.0105.2016

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction _____________________________________________________1-1
1.1. Scope _______________________________________________________________________ 1-1
1.2. User Qualifications ___________________________________________________________ 1-1
1.3. Symbols _____________________________________________________________________ 1-1
1.4. Configurations _______________________________________________________________ 1-1

2. Compression Ignited Examples __________________________________2-1

2.1. tcicalc.bwf ___________________________________________________________________ 2-1
2.2. tcicalc_species.bwf ____________________________________________________________ 2-1
2.3. tcicalc_emotor.bwf ____________________________________________________________ 2-1
2.4. L3_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Engine.bwf ___________________________________________ 2-1
2.5. L4_1_4L_Industrial_Engine.bwf _______________________________________________ 2-2
2.6. L4_2.5L_DI_TCI_Diesel_Engine.bwf____________________________________________ 2-2
2.7. 3_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf ___________________________________________ 2-3
2.8. 6_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf ___________________________________________ 2-3
2.9. Truck_engine_11L.bwf ________________________________________________________ 2-4
2.10. L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Base.bwf ____________________________________________ 2-4
2.11. L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_EGR.bwf ____________________________________________ 2-5
2.12. L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_External_Waste_Gate.bwf _____________________________ 2-6

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Model of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine with EGR ........................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2: Model of an Industrial Diesel Engine .................................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-3: L4_2.5L_DI_TCI_Diesel_Engine.bwf File .......................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-4: 3_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf File ......................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-5: 6_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf File ......................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-6: Truck_engine_11L.bwf File .................................................................................................................. 2-4
Figure 2-7: L4_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Base.bwf File ............................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-8: L4_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_EGR.bwf File .............................................................................................. 2-5
Figure 2-9: L4_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_External_Waste_Gate.bwf File ................................................................. 2-6

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual includes descriptions of BOOST examples which demonstrate some of the
main features of the code.

1.1. Scope
This manual describes examples of using BOOST to create an engine model. It does not
attempt to discuss all the concepts of gas dynamics required to obtain successful solutions.
It is the user’s responsibility to determine if he/she has sufficient knowledge and
understanding of fluid dynamics to apply this software appropriately.

1.2. User Qualifications

This document is a basic qualification for using BOOST and users are recommended to
continue with basic and advanced training courses.

1.3. Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Safety warnings must be strictly
observed during operation and service of the system or its components.

Caution: Cautions describe conditions, practices or procedures which

could result in damage to, or destruction of data if not strictly observed or
remedied.

 Note: Notes provide important supplementary information.

Convention Meaning

Italics For emphasis, to introduce a new term.

monospace To indicate a command, a program or a file name, messages, input /

output on a screen, file contents or object names.

MenuOpt A MenuOpt font is used for the names of menu options, submenus
and screen buttons.

1.4. Configurations
Software configurations described in this manual were in effect on the publication date.
It is the user’s responsibility to verify the configuration of the equipment before applying
procedures.

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2. COMPRESSION IGNITED
EXAMPLES
The following example files are on the installation:
<InstallationPath>/examples/BOOST/v2016/compression_ignited and
<InstallationPath>/examples/BOOST/v2016/other.

2.1. tcicalc.bwf
This model is a 6-cylinder DI TCI truck engine, which is somewhat simplified as the intake
air cleaning and the exhaust silencing systems are not considered. This can be compensated
by defining appropriate average pressures at the system boundaries 1 and 2 according to the
expected pressure losses in the air cleaner and the back pressure due to the exhaust mufflers.
Refer to the 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine Manual for a detailed description of this example.

2.2. tcicalc_species.bwf
The tcicalc_species.bwf example is setup identical to the tcicalc.bwf except that
the general species transport option is used.

2.3. tcicalc_emotor.bwf
This model is derived from the model tcicalc.bwf. The Turbocharger is assisted by an
Electrical Device to reach a Compressor Pressure Ratio of 2.5 (ECU controlled).

2.4. L3_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Engine.bwf
This is the model of a turbo charged direct injection Diesel engine, featuring a turbo
charger for calculation with the simplified TC algorithm and a model for an EGR valve. The
model was created for the determination of the full load performance of the engine.

Figure 2-1: Model of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine with EGR

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2.5. L4_1_4L_Industrial_Engine.bwf
This is a model of a natural aspirated diesel engine using the one zone model for
combustion calculation based on Vibe burn rates.

Figure 2-2: Model of an Industrial Diesel Engine

2.6. L4_2.5L_DI_TCI_Diesel_Engine.bwf
This is a model of a turbo charged direct injecting Diesel engine, featuring a turbo charger
for calculation with the simplified TC algorithm. The series model with an engine speed
varying between 1000 rpm and 4000 rpm was created for the determination of the full load
performance of the engine.

Figure 2-3: L4_2.5L_DI_TCI_Diesel_Engine.bwf File

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2.7. 3_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf
This is a model of a 3 cylinder, 2-stroke diesel TCI engine with 4 valves per cylinder and an
overall displacement of 0.946 l. The main charging device TC1 is assisted by a second stage
Positive Displacement Compressor. 3 cases are set up for engine speed 800, 2000 and 3500
rpm. Both Charging Devices are calculated in the Simplified Model Type.

Figure 2-4: 3_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf File

2.8. 6_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf
This is a model of a 6 cylinder, 2-stroke diesel TCI engine. The bore is 900 mm, the stroke
is 2100 mm and the engine speed is 120 rpm.

Figure 2-5: 6_Cylinder_2_Stroke_Diesel_TCI.bwf File

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2.9. Truck_engine_11L.bwf
This 11 liter displacement, intercooled turbo charged direct injection Diesel engine, is
modeled with a simplified Turbocharger running in waste gate mode. Combustion is
defined via rate of heat release table input with a speed dependency realized by an engine
interface element.

Figure 2-6: Truck_engine_11L.bwf File

2.10. L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Base.bwf
This is a model of a 4-cylinder 1.4 liter, turbo charged, diesel engine with simplified turbine
model. The vibe combustion model and internal mixture preparation are used in the model,
waste gate and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flows are disabled (flow coefficients of
Restriction 1 and 2 are set to 0). The engine is simulated at constant engine speeds.

Refer to the 4 Cylinder TCI DI Diesel Engine Example Manual for the example description.

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Figure 2-7: L4_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Base.bwf File

2.11. L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_EGR.bwf
The L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Base.bwf example is extended with a full model of
Turbocharger. Simulation of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow is added in the model
and it is controlled with PID controller and Formula interpreter elements.

Refer to the 4 Cylinder TCI DI Diesel Engine Example Manual for the description.

Figure 2-8: L4_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_EGR.bwf File

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2.12. L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_External_Waste_Gate.
bwf
The L4_1_4L_TCI_DI_Diesel_Base.bwf example is extended with a full model of
Turbocharger element and enabled waste gate flow, which is controlled by the PID
controller. BMEP control is enabled in the Engine element and varies depending on the
rotational speed of the engine.

Refer to the 4 Cylinder TCI DI Diesel Engine Example Manual for the example description.

Figure 2-9: L4_1_2L_TCI_DI_Diesel_External_Waste_Gate.bwf File

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