Camshaft Torque Analysis of Diesel Engine

Abstract

Drive torque requirement for engine valve train system is the analysis of torque required to drive the valve train by the crankshaft. There are different types of valve trains used such as overhead camshaft, pushrod valvetrain and end pivot valvetrain system. There are different types of followers used for these valvetrain like flat face, roller or oscillating follower. The torque required for each of these valve train is different according to its application. Hence finding torque requirement for each valve train and the factors influencing it is the main aim of the project. The analytical torque values compared with the software simulations and also the actual testing of the test rig.