Assignment-Turbocharging

1. With the help of a p-V diagram of an ideal dual-cycle,

explain the availability of the maximum possible work
available which could be utilized for the purpose of
turbocharging.
2. Explain the concept of turbocharging of an IC engine
with the help of a neat diagram.
3. A four stroke, 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine has
firing order 1-6-2-4-8-3-7-5. Duration of EV opening
period=2600.Determine the exhaust pipe arrangement
for the most economic and efficient operation.
4. A four stroke, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine has
firing order of 1-3-4-2. Duration of EV opening period for
each cylinder is 2400. Draw a graph to show the exhaust
manifold pressure variation with respect to crank angle.
Show clearly on the graph the scavenging period during
valve overlap and, the connecting of various exhaust
pipes.
5. A four stroke, 12-cylinder turbocharged V-type diesel
engine has firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4 and 6-2-4-1-5-3 for
the other end. Duration of EV opening period=2400.
Determine the exhaust pipe arrangement for the most
economic and efficient operation.
6. Explain the principle of operation of Constant Pressure
Turbocharging with the help of a diagram and also, the
exhaust pressure diagram. List out the advantages and
the disadvantages of this system.

7. Explain the principle of operation of Pulse

Turbocharging with the help of a diagram and also, the
exhaust pressure diagram. List out the advantages and
the disadvantages of this system.
8. Explain the principle of operation of Pulse convertor with
the help of a diagram.How does this system exploit the
advantages of both the constant pressure and pulse
turbocharging?
9. Explain the concept of Free-piston engine (gas
generator power plant) with the help of a neat layout
diagram and the graph of charge pressure ratio vs.
specific power output.
10. Why do we prefer axial/radial compressors over the
reciprocating compressors for the purpose of
turbocharging? And, why is radial compressor preferred
over axial compressor for the same purpose?
11. Make a line diagram to show the construction of a
centrifugal compressor. Mark all the parts clearly.
12. Explain the phenomenon of Compressor surge and
stall (choking) with the help of a compressor map. Show
the safe working range for a steady flow through the
compressor.
13. Turbocharging has the adverse effect of increasing the
temperature of the charge. What are the three ways in
which this happens? An after-charge cooler brings many
benefits. Whar are these?

14. Explain the phenomenon of turbocharger lag. How is

this problem solved with the help of a waste gate control
valve? Explain with the help of a suitable neat diagram.
15. Figure shows the compressor map and the turbine
characteristic (marked A) to be used on a
turbocharged 4-stroke diesel engine. The following data
is given:CV = 42000 kJ/kg.
Heat loss to radiation and to coolant = 23% of heat
supplied.
Cpc= 1.05 kJ/kg.K
Ratio of Cp in turbine to compressor = 0.9
Turbine efficiency = 0.7
Inlet air = 1 bar, 293 K.
K ((-1)/)= 0.286;
R = 287 J/kg.K
Indicated thermal efficiency of the engine = 0.42
Volumetric efficiency = 0.9
Swept volume = 10.3 litre = .0103 m3.
Fuel injected per cycle = 0.952 g at full rack.
=0.714 g at rack
=0.476 g at rack
=0.238 g at rack
Calculate the matching conditions at full, , 1/2 and
rack and at speeds 2100, 1500, and at 1000 rpm.

16. A 4-stroke 12-cylinder diesel engine with bore = 7.2

cm, stroke = 9.4 cm and operates at 2500 rpm. The
Volumetric efficiency = 1.18 and inlet conditions are 1
bar, 293 K. The compressor map and the turbine
characteristic (marked A) are shown in the figure and a
waste gate is fitted to limit the boost pressure to 2.4 bar.
Indicated thermal efficiency of the engine is 0.44, Heat
loss to radiation and to coolant = 22% of fuel energy.
CV = 42500 kJ/kg;
Turbine efficiency = 0.72
Cpa= 1.01 kJ/kg.K;
Cpg= 1.21 kJ/kg.K;
a=1.4;
g=1.3
R = 287 J/kg.K
Exhaust gas pressure (p2) = 2 bar
Engine fuel supply rate= 0.6 kg/min
Show that Pressure of the exhaust gases (p2) is 2 bar.

Determine the waste gate flow rate, air-fuel ratio and the
brake mean effective pressure. Take friction mean
effective pressure=1.8 bar