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This project focuses on optimizing the intake manifold design of a V6 engine using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and optionally Machine Learning (ML) to enhance airflow distribution and engine efficiency. The methodology includes 3D modeling, mesh refinement, and simulation setup in ANSYS, along with training ML models on CFD data to predict optimal designs. Current progress includes addressing challenges in geometry import and convergence, with plans for additional simulations and comparative analysis in the coming weeks.

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Progress Report

This project focuses on optimizing the intake manifold design of a V6 engine using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and optionally Machine Learning (ML) to enhance airflow distribution and engine efficiency. The methodology includes 3D modeling, mesh refinement, and simulation setup in ANSYS, along with training ML models on CFD data to predict optimal designs. Current progress includes addressing challenges in geometry import and convergence, with plans for additional simulations and comparative analysis in the coming weeks.

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1.

Restatement of the Problem:

The intake manifold's design is crucial in ensuring efficient airflow distribution to the cylinders of a V6 engine.
Inefficient airflow can lead to pressure losses, uneven combustion, reduced engine efficiency, and increased
emissions. This project will utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze the airflow behavior within
the manifold, focusing on identifying and resolving areas of poor flow distribution, high-pressure drops, and
turbulence.

Optionally, Machine Learning (ML) will be integrated to further enhance the design optimization process. By
utilizing ML algorithms trained on CFD data, the project can predict optimal manifold geometries and
streamline the design iterations. This optional use of ML offers the potential to accelerate the design
refinement process and achieve more precise optimizations. The overall goal is to improve engine performance
by maximizing airflow uniformity, reducing pressure losses, and increasing volumetric efficiency while offering
an advanced, data-driven approach through ML where applicable.

2. Methodology:

2.1. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

To simulate airflow through the intake manifold and evaluate the effects of various inlet air parameters (velocity,
pressure, temperature) on engine performance. This includes identifying phenomena such as flow separation,
pressure losses, and turbulence.

Steps:

• 3D Modeling: The intake manifold of a V6 engine is modeled in SolidWorks and imported in Ansys.
• Mesh Refinement and Simulation Setup: Critical areas of the manifold, such as regions prone to
turbulence or vortices, are refined with a denser mesh to ensure accurate simulation results. The CFD
simulations are set up to evaluate key performance metrics like volume flow rate and pressure drop
within the manifold.

2.2. Machine Learning (ML)

To optimize the intake manifold design by training ML models on CFD data. The goal is to predict the ideal
geometric configurations and air inlet parameters that enhance engine performance.

Steps:

• Data Generation and ML Model Training: CFD simulations generate data to train machine learning
models.
• Optimization Algorithms: Algorithms such as genetic algorithms or neural networks to automate
the process of discovering the optimal manifold design. These models can predict performance
outcomes and suggest design changes that result in improved efficiency and airflow.

Software:

1. SolidWorks
2. ANSYS (Fluent with meshing)
3. Python Libraries: Libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow.
3. Current Progress:
3.1. Geometry

3.2. Mesh Info


Meshing Snap:

4. Challenges Faced:
• Importing complex geometry from SolidWorks to Ansys. Repairing imported 3-D model with Ansys
Space Claim to for fluid volume extract. Mesh refinement: Used Internet source to resolve this
problem.
• Setup for Inlet condition and turbulence model: Read related papers and fluid text.
• Convergence problems where the solver fails to reach a stable solution: tuning solver settings, altering
the mesh, or changing boundary conditions to achieve better convergence. (used Ansys courses)

5. Preliminary Results:
5.1. Pressure Contour and pressure drop:
5.2. Volumetric flow rate:

6. Next Steps:
• Run Additional Simulations: 10-20 simulations to generate data.
• Train Machine Learning Model: Use algorithms (e.g., neural networks, genetic algorithms) to predict
manifold performance based on simulation data.
• Optional use of ML predictions to explore and validate optimal manifold designs through further CFD
simulations.
• Comparative Analysis: Compare optimized designs against baseline results, focusing on
improvements in airflow and pressure losses.

Above steps are to be done in next 2-3 weeks.

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