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Simulation Model Reduces Engine Valve Development Time 2016

Federal-Mogul developed a simulation model to predict loads on engine valves during closing events. This allows them to estimate fatigue life more reliably and optimize valve design earlier. The model calculates deformation, stress and maximum loads quickly. It has been validated through practical testing and allows evaluating design changes. It helps reduce development time and ensure durability with fewer physical prototypes.

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Simulation Model Reduces Engine Valve Development Time 2016

Federal-Mogul developed a simulation model to predict loads on engine valves during closing events. This allows them to estimate fatigue life more reliably and optimize valve design earlier. The model calculates deformation, stress and maximum loads quickly. It has been validated through practical testing and allows evaluating design changes. It helps reduce development time and ensure durability with fewer physical prototypes.

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FEATURE

Simulation model
reduces engine
valve development time
This feature briefly explains how Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp, is using dynamic finite element modelling of
valve closing events to improved the prediction of loads and ensure greater valve
durability with fewer design iterations.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has developed a sim- As well as fatigue life calculations, the load Practical testing
plified transient dynamic simulation model of values associated with valve closing derived
valve closing action in order to predict dynamic from the transient dynamic finite element The results derived using the simulation model
loading on engine valves. By improving the simulation also can be used to evaluate and have been confirmed by practical testing on
accuracy of calculated deformation and stress rank alternative valve designs, according to Dr a valve test-rig developed by Federal-Mogul,
under load, the technique enables valve fatigue Guido Bayard, Director Technology Valves, which enables actuation of a single valve and
life to be estimated more reliably and helps to Federal-Mogul Powertrain. the evaluation of individual closing events.
ensure optimum material selection from the The rig is better suited to the validation of
early stages of a new engine design. ‘...we can quickly calculate the the simulation model than a complete cylinder
‘The dynamic loading during valve clos- maximum expected valve loads, head for a number of reasons: it provides great-
ing is a decisive factor in designing intake thus saving time and ensuring er flexibility in the geometry that can be tested;
and exhaust valves. With the new simulation it offers better controllability of the measure-
targeted development.’
method we can quickly calculate the maxi- ments; and improved access for the measure-
mum expected valve loads, thus saving time He said: ‘Different detail geometry, such as ment technology.
and ensuring targeted development,’ explained a stem undercut or conical underhead, has a
Gian Maria Olivetti, Chief Technology Officer, major influence on the stress distribution. With Contacts:
Federal-Mogul Powertrain. our simplified finite element simulation we can Federal-Mogul Valvetrain GmbH, Hannoversche Strasse
In the design of intake and exhaust valves for quickly draw conclusions on maximum valve 73, Barsinghausen 30890, Germany. Tel: +49 611 2010
combustion engines, especially those with a high loading and likely fatigue failure, and make Federal-Mogul Corp, 27300 West 11 Mile Road,
degree of forced induction by supercharging or sound decisions on design and material at an Southfield, MI 48034, USA. Tel: +1 248 354 7700,
turbocharging, particular attention is paid to the early stage of development.’ Web: www.federal-mogul.com
loading conditions during valve closing.
The valve drive system is often still under
development as the valves are being designed
for new engine projects, restricting valve manu-
facturers to using simplified simulation models
that limit valve loading evaluation to the main
parameters, such as valve closing speed, valve
spring return force and the clearance between
valve stem and guide.

Closing event
During the closing event, one side of the valve
usually contacts the valve seat first, which can
introduce heavy loading of the valve stem.
According to Federal-Mogul, the dynamic
simulation model of the closing event that it
has developed and tested enables precise cal-
culation of these loads which, in turn, enables
components to be configured optimally from
the concept stage, and life span to be deter- Different detail geometry, such as a waisted stem or conical head form, has a major influence on
the stress distribution.
mined more accurately.

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Sealing Technology August 2016

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