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http://dx.doi.org/10.7316/KHNES.2021.32.6.636

A Numerical Analysis for High Performance on DME High Pressure Fuel Pump Using Taguchi Method  

SAMOSIR, BERNIKE FEBRIANA (School of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, University of Ulsan)
CHO, WONJUN (Bio Friends Inc.)
LIM, OCKTAECK (School of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, University of Ulsan)
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Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society / v.32, no.6, 2021 , pp. 636-641 More about this Journal
Abstract
Using numerical analysis, various factors influencing the performance development of high-pressure pumps for Dimethyl Ether (DME) engines were identified and the impact of each factor was evaluated using Taguchi method. DME fuels are more compressive than diesel fuels and have the lower heat generation, so it is necessary to increase the size of the plunger and speed (RPM) of the pump as well. In addition, it is necessary to change the shape and design of control valve to control the discharge flow and pressure. In this study, various variables affecting the performance and flow rate increase of high-pressure pumps for DME engines are planned using Taguchi method, and the best design method is proposed using correlation of the most important variables. As a result, we were able to provide the design value needed for a six-liter engine and provide optimal conditions. The best combination factors to optimize the flow rate at RPM 2,000 and diameter plunger with 20 mm. The regression equation can also be used to optimize the flow rate; -8, 13+0, 2552 RPM +54, 17 diam. Plunger.
Keywords
Dimethyl ether; Conversion; Numerical analysis; Taguchi method; Flowrate;
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