Open AccessAnalytical study regarding topological optimisation of an internal combustion engine cylinder block
Author(s) -
M. Gaidur,
Ivan Pascal,
Edward Rakoşi,
Tudor Ulian,
Sorinel Talif,
Gh Manolache
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1220/1/012020
Subject(s) - cylinder block , cylinder head , automotive industry , rigidity (electromagnetism) , internal combustion engine , block (permutation group theory) , constraint (computer aided design) , combustion , head (geology) , mechanical engineering , automotive engineering , automotive engine , computer science , reduction (mathematics) , finite element method , topology (electrical circuits) , cylinder , engineering , structural engineering , mathematics , aerospace engineering , chemistry , geometry , electrical engineering , organic chemistry , geomorphology , geology
The continuous rush for development has led the world of automotive engineering to progress that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. This research paper examined the impact of a topological optimisation of an internal combustion engine block. Starting with the initial conditions, a constraint and load case scenario was established, after which a FEA simulation was conducted to set the reference values. In the last part of the research paper, test results are head-to-head compared to determine and quantify the improvements. This study aims to reduce the volume of the optimised part and increase its overall rigidity. The topology optimisation process represents a good solution for “what if” scenarios. By varying optimisation constraints, the designers can quickly check if the mass reduction of the analysed part is worth the changes.