A. Janicka

An innovative method for exhaust gases toxicity evaluation in the miniature turbojet engine

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an assessment method of the toxicity emission evaluation during combustion in the miniature turbojet engine. Design/methodology/approach A small-scale turbojet engine was used for the research because measurements on real aircraft turbines are complex and expensive. The experiment was performed in accordance with innovative BAT – CELL Bio – Ambient Cell method which consists of determination of virtual toxic impact of the gas mixture on the living cells; it is therefore a direct method. The most significant innovation of this method is that, during the test, which consists of exposing the cells to the gas mixture, the cells are deprived of culture fluid. Findings The preliminary analysis shows that the method used here allows to determine the virtual impact of the gases on the human respiratory system and skin. It could be useful in defining the arduousness of an airport. The obtained results show that both of exhaust gases represent similar toxicity. Practical implications The new in vitro method allows to determine the virtual impact of the gases on the human respiratory system and skin. Significant potential for further research not only on the miniaturised engines, but also in the case of real objects, as this method does not have to be performed in a laboratory. Originality/value The work presents potential application of the innovatory method for exhaust gases toxicity evaluation in jet engines, which could be useful in defining the arduousness of an airport.

Entrance research on pressure distribution in combustion chamber of gasoline engine applied in electric generator, fuelled by syngas, for different ignition timing

Synthetic gas (syngas) produced form waste organic matter may be used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. Possibilities of syngas application as an independent IC engine energy carrier are limited. Designed system of energy conversion from waste to electricity is expected to produce gas consists mainly carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Based on theoretical study and own research, as the main factors which impact on floating syngas composition the quality of input substance, process temperature and gasifying medium application were identified. The fluctuation of syngas composition contributes important challenge in aspect of energetic efficiency and mechanical durability of generator system. The researches were provided on research test bed, which enables pressure distribution measurement in the combustion chamber (for various mixture of synthetic gases) and correction of ignition timing. The results of the researches indicate that proper correction of the ignition advance allows syngas mixtures combustion in wide range of their composition.

NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONCENTRATION IN A E SEGMENT VEHICLE INTERIOR

Constantly increasing amount of cars causes significant deterioration of air quality. Emission of harmful substances such as aromatic hydrocarbons or soot has negative influence for human health, especially for the respiratory system. Pollutants from engine vehicles are emitted at the people living height and, especially in cities, could cumulated because of weak ventilation among the street canyons made by buildings and infrastructure. Dynamic development of motorization and people lifestyle make the time spent inside the car is getting longer. Fumes and other air pollutants can get into the car cabin, what is extremely dangerous for driver and passengers. The pollutants inside the vehicle can also accumulate and if cabin is not well ventilated, the concentrations of them could be really high. It cause changing the microclimate inside the car cabin and has negative influence on the people staying inside the car, such as lowering of comfort and focus of driver and health effects. Previous studies have shown that the highest concentration of most of the pollutants in the vehicle cabin is located at the height of the drivers head. Of course, it depends on many factors like type (category) of vehicle or geometry of nozzles in the ventilation system. The study aim was to define concentration of volatile organic compounds in an E segment vehicle cabin by using computational fluid dynamic simulation.