Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO
In this paper, a novel technical route, namely combining the low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (LP-EGR) and variable compression ratio (VCR), is proposed to address the inferior fuel economy for marine dual-fuel engines of low-pressure gas injection in diesel mode. To validate the applicability...
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| description | In this paper, a novel technical route, namely combining the low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (LP-EGR) and variable compression ratio (VCR), is proposed to address the inferior fuel economy for marine dual-fuel engines of low-pressure gas injection in diesel mode. To validate the applicability of the proposed technical route, firstly, a zero-dimensional/one-dimensional (0-D/1-D) engine simulation model with a predictive combustion model DI-Pulse is established using GT-Power. Then, parametric investigations on two LP-EGR schemes, which is implemented with either a back-pressure valve (LP-EGR-BV) or a blower (LP-EGR-BL), are performed to qualitatively identify the combined impacts of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and compression ratio (CR) on the combustion process, turbocharging system, and nitrogen oxides (NOx)-brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) trade-offs. Finally, an optimization strategy is formulated, and an optimization program based on response surface methodology (RSM)–particle swarm optimization (PSO) is designed with the aim of improving fuel economy while meeting Tier III and various constraint conditions. The results of the parametric investigations reveal that the two LP-EGR schemes exhibit opposite impacts on the turbocharging system. Compared with the LP-EGR-BV, the LP-EGR-BL can achieve a higher in-cylinder pressure level. NOx-BSFC trade-offs are observed for both LP-EGR schemes, and the VCR is confirmed to be a viable approach for mitigating the penalty on BSFC caused by EGR. The optimization results reveal that for LP-EGR-BV, compared with the baseline engine, the optimized BSFC decreases by 10.16%, 11.95%, 10.32%, and 9.68% at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% maximum continuous rating (MCR), respectively, whereas, for the LP-EGR-BL scheme, the optimized BSFC decreases by 10.11%, 11.93%, 9.93%, and 9.58%, respectively. Furthermore, the corresponding NOx emissions level improves from meeting Tier II regulations (14.4 g/kW·h) to meeting Tier III regulations (3.4 g/kW·h). It is roughly estimated that compared to the original engine, both LP-EGR schemes achieve an approximate reduction of 240 tons in annual fuel consumption and save annual fuel costs by over USD 100,000. Although similar fuel economy is obtained for both LP-EGR schemes, LP-EGR-BV is superior to LP-EGR-BL in terms of structure complexity, initial cost, maintenance cost, installation space requirement, and power consumption. The findings of this study provide meaningful theoretical supports for the implementation of the proposed technical route in real-world engines. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8bde1b488bc443cd948cd02995544c752025-08-20T02:28:23ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122025-04-0113476510.3390/jmse13040765Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSOHaosheng Shen0Daoyi Lu1Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaMarine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaIn this paper, a novel technical route, namely combining the low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (LP-EGR) and variable compression ratio (VCR), is proposed to address the inferior fuel economy for marine dual-fuel engines of low-pressure gas injection in diesel mode. To validate the applicability of the proposed technical route, firstly, a zero-dimensional/one-dimensional (0-D/1-D) engine simulation model with a predictive combustion model DI-Pulse is established using GT-Power. Then, parametric investigations on two LP-EGR schemes, which is implemented with either a back-pressure valve (LP-EGR-BV) or a blower (LP-EGR-BL), are performed to qualitatively identify the combined impacts of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and compression ratio (CR) on the combustion process, turbocharging system, and nitrogen oxides (NOx)-brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) trade-offs. Finally, an optimization strategy is formulated, and an optimization program based on response surface methodology (RSM)–particle swarm optimization (PSO) is designed with the aim of improving fuel economy while meeting Tier III and various constraint conditions. The results of the parametric investigations reveal that the two LP-EGR schemes exhibit opposite impacts on the turbocharging system. Compared with the LP-EGR-BV, the LP-EGR-BL can achieve a higher in-cylinder pressure level. NOx-BSFC trade-offs are observed for both LP-EGR schemes, and the VCR is confirmed to be a viable approach for mitigating the penalty on BSFC caused by EGR. The optimization results reveal that for LP-EGR-BV, compared with the baseline engine, the optimized BSFC decreases by 10.16%, 11.95%, 10.32%, and 9.68% at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% maximum continuous rating (MCR), respectively, whereas, for the LP-EGR-BL scheme, the optimized BSFC decreases by 10.11%, 11.93%, 9.93%, and 9.58%, respectively. Furthermore, the corresponding NOx emissions level improves from meeting Tier II regulations (14.4 g/kW·h) to meeting Tier III regulations (3.4 g/kW·h). It is roughly estimated that compared to the original engine, both LP-EGR schemes achieve an approximate reduction of 240 tons in annual fuel consumption and save annual fuel costs by over USD 100,000. Although similar fuel economy is obtained for both LP-EGR schemes, LP-EGR-BV is superior to LP-EGR-BL in terms of structure complexity, initial cost, maintenance cost, installation space requirement, and power consumption. The findings of this study provide meaningful theoretical supports for the implementation of the proposed technical route in real-world engines.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/4/765marine two-stroke dual-fuel enginelow-pressure exhaust gas recirculationvariable compression ratiooptimizationNOx-BSFC trade-off |
| spellingShingle | Haosheng Shen Daoyi Lu Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO Journal of Marine Science and Engineering marine two-stroke dual-fuel engine low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation variable compression ratio optimization NOx-BSFC trade-off |
| title | Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO |
| title_full | Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO |
| title_fullStr | Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO |
| title_full_unstemmed | Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO |
| title_short | Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation Combined with Variable Compression Ratio in a Marine Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Engine and Performance Optimization Based on RSM-PSO |
| title_sort | numerical investigation of the applicability of low pressure exhaust gas recirculation combined with variable compression ratio in a marine two stroke dual fuel engine and performance optimization based on rsm pso |
| topic | marine two-stroke dual-fuel engine low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation variable compression ratio optimization NOx-BSFC trade-off |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/4/765 |
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