Journal
ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS
Volume 92, Issue -, Pages 12-31Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2018.05.002
Keywords
Knock; Automotive piston; Al-Si-Cu-Ni-Mg alloy; Failure analysis; Microstructure
Funding
- Ferrari Auto Spa
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In the present study, a systematic and deep examination of knocking damage on Al pistons is carried out, highlighting that only when exceeding a certain threshold knock compromises engine functionality. Controlled knocking combustions were induced during bench tests, by varying the spark advance for each cylinder. Several knock intensities and frequencies were investigated, with the aim to evaluate the possible knocking damages and to understand their influence on piston functionality. All the observed damages have been separately described and studied through failure analysis techniques, in particular optical and scanning electron microscopy and 3D digital microscopy, providing explanations of their occurrence. Among them, the erosion damage was predominantly observed and therefore fully evaluated. Preliminary attempts to re- late engine parameters to knock damage were also made. This study is part of a wider project, whose aim is to increase knocking limits from the safe calibration area up to the limits which produce acceptable damages on pistons, in order to enhance engine efficiency.
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