Standardisation of Internal Combustion Engine Components

In the internal combustion engine manufacturing industry, there are many competitors, each attracting and convincing customers in their own way about the quality, suitability and accessibility of their product. DEUTZ was established in 1864 and represents pioneering spirit, passion and a culture of innovation. In addition, the study will also explore the field of component design (Unigraphics software (SIEMENS NX)) and the implementation of the designed component into the entire business system (SAP software). In the discussion of results, the engine modification will be presented in tabular and pictorial form when these two design modifications are implemented.

Problem

In the internal combustion engine manufacturing industry, there are many competitors, each attracting and convincing customers in their own way about the quality, suitability and accessibility of their product. DEUTZ was established in 1864 and represents pioneering spirit, passion and a culture of innovation. We are pioneers in the field of high-quality, environmentally friendly and efficient drives for off-road use.

The diploma thesis will focus on the standardisation of certain components (intake manifold and air mixer) of two engine displacements (2.2 and 2.9 litres).

Solution and Method

In addition, the study will also explore the field of component design (Unigraphics software (SIEMENS NX)) and the implementation of the designed component into the entire business system (SAP software). Research into the materials used for components is one of the key points, as a designer must know different materials and, of course, know which material will be most suitable for the product in question. Alongside the research into materials, the study will also explore manufacturing processes for producing the component in question, with emphasis on sand casting and high-pressure die casting, which is also the most suitable for the product in question and the required quantity.

Following the research on casting, the study will also explore the field of designing a product for the die casting manufacturing process, where topics such as foundry allowances, draft angles, holes, threads, ribs, etc. will be addressed. When comparing the designed variants, some attention will also be given to the certification of internal combustion engines, as this is also a field in which the author is employed at the company. Regarding the certification of internal combustion engines, different countries have their own specific standards, which mostly follow European directives.

Individual countries have additional specificities in their systems. Good examples are the USA and China, each with their own specificities. The umbrella organisation in the USA is EPA, which applies to 'only' 49 federal states, and then there is CARB, which covers California.

China has special rules for the use of off-road machinery in the Beijing area.

Results

In the discussion of results, the engine modification will be presented in tabular and pictorial form when these two design modifications are implemented.