Technological capabilities of direct-flow stabilizers in gas-piston engines

The present study describes problems related to the rational use of associated petroleum gas. In particular, the problem of effective gas flow stabilization at the gas-piston engine outlet is investigated. The analysis is applied to such kind of engine stabilizers and detailed studies revealed their major drawbacks. A hypothesis concerning the efficiency of using a direct-flow stabilizer (turbulizer/swirler) as a flow stabilizer is proposed. Simulation flow modeling in the direct-flow stabilizer is carried out. The simulation is carried out with the help of the SolidWorks Flow Simulation program for different profiles of the stabilizer flow section. The hypothesis on the efficient use of such units is confirmed. In terms of flow swirling the most effective flow section of the direct-flow stabilizer is revealed. (paper)