VALVETRONIC ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

BMW VISION
GUIDED BY: CHITRAKUMAR V.K
SENIOR LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING , SCTCE.

SUBMITTED BY:
PANKAJ MITRA (M.P 08402038) , SCTCE.

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Introduction
The automobile has been providing individual mobility over 100 years. Manufacturers are trying to develop suitable drive systems.

The main objectives are to curb fuel consumption and to reduce co2 emission rate.
The actual process of using energy should reach a higher standard of efficiency.
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Typical features of BMW

Having a flexible concept capable of future emissions standards. Ensuring a significant potential for on-going development.

Creating a benchmark product in terms of its package, weight and cost of ownership.
Taking a modular approach inorder to develop specific engine variants.
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Evolution of Valvetronic
The losses that are capable of being influenced are : 1. 2. 3. 4.

Combustion process not yet ideal. The charge cycle. Friction. Thermal losses through the walls. It acheives dynamic performance , fuel economy ,noise management and quality.

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Concept of Valvetronic
It is the worlds first engine without a throttle butterfly. The human beings apply the valvetronic principle.

It literally restricted the free ventilation of the combustion engine.

It does not require any unusual types and grades of oil possibly difficult to obtain.
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Working of Ordinary Engine

Fuel injection system monitors the volume of air passing through the throttle. The larger the throttle , the more air enters the combustion chamber. At light throttle, pumping loss occurs. Slower the engine runs , the more the throttle butterfly closes and hence results in more energy loss.

An intake valve with throttle butterfly plate. The supply of fuel/air mixture is controlled by the throttle plate. Valve lift is unchanged.

An intake valve with throttle butterfly plate. The supply of fuel/air mixture is controlled by the throttle plate. Valve lift is unchanged.
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Working of Valvetronic Engine

Compared to the twin-cam engine with finger

followers , it employs an additional shaft and several intermediate rocker arms.

The fuel/air mixture is controlled by a variable

valve lift without a throttle butterfly.

It takes deep and flat ventilation depending

upon the demands placed on the engine.

Here the throttle butterfly valve is always open.

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1) Camshaft 2) Intermediate arm 3) Rocker arm 4) Eccentric shaft 5) Electric motor 6) Valve 7) Hydraulic compensating element
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Operating

Parameters

Valve lift is variable between 0 and 9.7 mm.

Adjustment of the worm gear from one extreme to the other

takes 300 milliseconds.

Combined with double- vanos valve timing technology, the

camshaft angle relative to the crankshaft can be adjusted by up to 60.

The intermediate arm is finished to a tolerance of 0.008 mm. The cams controlling the eccentric shaft are machined to

tolerances of a few hundredths of a millimeter.

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Throttle plate is not removed

It is important to note however, that the throttle plate is

not removed, but rather defaults to a fully open position once the engine is running.
The throttle will partially close when the engine is

first started.
Once the engine reaches operating speed, a vacuum

pump run off the passenger side exhaust camshaft thus providing a vacuum source.
The throttle plate also doubles as an emergency

backup, in the case of Valvetronic failure.

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Advantages and benefits

1.

Fuel economy increased:

As the fuel consumption and exhaust emissions decreases, we can note remarkable changes in the dynamic and the spontaneous response of the engine. Even higher standards of running smoothness can be produced.

About 10% increase in efficiency can be attained.

The fuel economy versus other concepts increases with the driver running the vehicle at lower loads and engine speeds. An unusual spontaneous response of the 316ti to the gas pedal.
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2. Perfectly suited for all fuel grades. No need of sulphur free fuels. It is favourable to use premium fuel with octane rating of 95 RON . 3. Advanced catalysts near the engine in special manifold design for minimum emissions. 4. In Valvetronic engines coolant flows across the head, resulting in a temperature reduction of 60%.

5. The water pump size is cut in half, reducing power consumption by 60%.
6. The power steering fluid is warmed quickly, reducing the power used by the hydraulic pump.
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Disadvantages:
1. It is essential to acquire a sufficient stock of data

under all kinds of operating conditions in order to understand how such a new system behaves.
2. Very high cost.

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Experiment Results:
The first BMW model to enter the market in 2001 featuring fully variable Valvetronic and Vanos valve

control was the 316ti Compact.

Despite the reduction in engine size by 100 cubic centimeters, compared with the former generation of power units, torque is up from 165Nm to 175Nm, with output increasing from 77kW to 85kW.

The 4.4-litre power unit develops a maximum output of 245kW with a fuel consumption of only 10.9 litres/100km (or 25.9 miles per gallon). 16/20

actuator

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Conclusion:
It improves the torque level.

It guarantees minimum fuel consumption, maximum spontaneity and optimum refinement. Since such an engine with Valvetronic does not require a NOx removal catalyst, it can be used worldwide with all types and grades of fuel.
It provides smooth drive.
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Reference:
Automobile Technology by N.K. Giri www.bmwworld.com/technology/valvetronic

www.bmwworld.com/engines/valvetronic
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/valvetronic www.edufive.com/seminartopics.html
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