Technologies for High Power Density Diesel Engines

  • N. S. Prasad Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai
  • N. Ganesh Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai
  • A. Kumarasamy Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai
Keywords: High speed engine, BMEP, AFV Engine, Compact engine

Abstract

The engines used in armoured fighting vehicles have to be compact, light in weight, efficient and reliable. In order to achieve a compact engine design, a complete understanding of all the factors affecting the engine performance is needed. However, it is important to note that the performance of the engine cannot be compromised in the pursuit of compactness. The aim of this paper is to classify systematically various broad areas affecting the engine’s power to weight and power to volume ratio and discuss respective current technologies available. This paper explores the possibility of size and weight reduction and efficiency enhancement of diesel engines by the use of various methods like engine friction reduction, better thermal management, high injection pressure, and turbocharging. Achieving high engine speeds and high BMEP will be the means of achieving high power density. The effects of engine configuration and technologies on compactness are also discussed. Finally, the configuration of a new engine and its design aspects, incorporating all the aforementioned concepts is discussed

Author Biographies

N. S. Prasad, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai

Mr N.S. Prasad received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras in 2004. Currently, he is a Scientist ‘E’ at engine division of Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai. He is working on the development of 600 hp and 1500 hp engines and smaller engine for auxiliary power units. His research is mainly focussed on design of diesel engines for armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) in 400 hp to 1500 hp range, development of advanced and efficient air and oil filtration systems for armored fighting vehicles.

N. Ganesh, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai
Mr N. Ganesh received his Masters in the field of Design (Mechanical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai in 2004. Currently, he is a Scientist ‘F’ developing cooling systems for 600 hp and 1500 hp engines at engine division of Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai. His research areas includes design of compact cooling system for AFVs, plate and fin heat exchanger design, heat transfer enhancement and possibilities for the use of nano-coolants in engine cooling.

A. Kumarasamy, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai
Mr A. Kumarasamy received his Masters from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai in the year 1995. Currently, he is the head of R&D activities at engine division of Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Chennai. His research interests include Diesel engines for armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) in 400 to 1500 hp range, compact cooling system for AFVs, efficient air filtration system for AFVs, advanced and efficient technologies for sub systems of diesel engine and its peripheral systems.
Published
2017-06-30
How to Cite
Prasad, N., Ganesh, N., & Kumarasamy, A. (2017). Technologies for High Power Density Diesel Engines. Defence Science Journal, 67(4), 370-374. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.67.11537
Section
Special Issue Papers

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