CRDI Engine Technology
CRDI Engine Technology
Introduction
The country among other things has seen an enormous development in engines used in cars also. The Diesel engines have also undergone a sea change from the time Rudolf Diesel invented it way back in 1892. Today Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI) is the order of the day.
CRDI Engine
Principle
Unlike in conventional diesel engines, the fuel is fed into the common tube or rail and high pressure is maintained. This allows fuel to combine with air much more efficiently. It features high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding injectors.
Working
Solenoid valves make possible fine electronic control over the injection time and amount, and the higher pressure that the common rail technology makes available provides better fuel atomization. In order to lower engine noise, the engine's electronic control unit can inject a small amount of diesel just before the main injection event ("pilot" injection), thus reducing its explosiveness and vibration, as well as optimizing injection timing and the process continues
Features
Direct injector Spiral-shaped intake port Integrated port Air flow metering Multiple Pilot injection and Post injection Powerful Microcomputer Newly-developed catalytic converters Reduced noise levels
Direct injector
A fuel injector is nothing but an electronically controlled valve.
Integrated port
Integrated port is used for exhaust gas recycling. There are three advantages to this system eliminates external pipes which are subject to vibration quicker engine warm-up better combustion.
Powerful Microcomputer
The microcomputer regulates the amount of time the valves stay open and thus the amount of fuel injected, depending on operating conditions and how much output is needed.
Conclusion
CRDI technology revolutionized diesel engines. It has changed the way one looks as diesel cars by providing the above said advantages.
Advantages
-More power is developed -Increased fuel efficiency -More stability -Pollutants are reduced -Particulates of exhaust are reduced -Exhaust gas recirculation is enhanced -Precise injection timing is obtained -Pilot and post injection increase the combustion quality -The powerful microcomputer makes the whole system more perfect
Acknowledgements
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my project supervisor (Mr. Shailesh Babu) and parents for their support and guidance
References
Automotive Mechanics by S Srinivasan. I C Engines by M.L.Malthur & Sharma. I C Engines by V. Ganesan. Automotive Engines by S Srinivasan. International Journal of Automotive Technology Approaches to Automotive Emissions Control Magazines: Auto week, Automobile India