Spark-Ignited-Engine Cycle Simulation in Modelica
Charles Newman, John J. Batteh, Michael M. Tiller · 2002
This paper details the use of the Modelica modeling language for the cycle simulation of a spark-ignited engine. After a brief overview of the physical processes which must be modeled by a predictive cycle simulation model, this work emphasizes the two main challenges to the developer of such a model in Modelica: zone thermodynamic properties of the cylinder contents. The results illustrate that Modelica is capable of handling the complex physical models required by cycle simulation programs.