An investigation into the use of a cyclone separator in the intake air system and its influence on the engine performance
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART D-JOURNAL OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING, vol.232, no.5, pp.667-678, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 232 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.1177/0954407017704879
- Journal Name: PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART D-JOURNAL OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.667-678
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Filters are used to decontaminate the particles from the outside environment entering different subsystems of vehicles. Conventional air filters can cause a significant pressure drop in the intake air system because of their porous structure. In this study, a cyclone separator was designed and manufactured for the air intake system of an automobile. The pressure drop and the performance parameters of the engine were measured by using a conventional air filter or a cyclone separator in the air intake system. Futhermore, a computational fluid dynamics analysis of the cyclone separator was performed, and the results were compared with the experimental data.