Affiliation:
1. Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Mechanical Department,
India
2. Don Bosco College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
India
Abstract
<div>Internal combustion engines are prone to get carbon deposits or residue which
accumulate due to incomplete fuel combustion. This can have adverse effects on
engine efficiency and performance. Engine decarbonization is one of the recent
technologies in automobile maintenance, which involves the removal of carbon
deposits or residue from various components within the internal combustion
engine, including valves, pistons, cylinder heads, and combustion chambers.
Decarbonization methods typically utilize specialized cleaning agents or
additives to dissolve and eliminate these carbon deposits claiming to enhance
engine performance and restoring optimal functionality. This article focuses to
study the effects of engine decarbonization on noise and vibration of an IC
engine. Oxyhydrogen (HHO) carbon cleaning machine has been used for
decarbonization of the engine. This research addresses a contemporary concern in
automotive maintenance by investigating the potential benefits of
decarbonization in reducing noise and vibration levels. The results obtained
from the data analysis provide insights into the effectiveness of the HHO carbon
cleaning in improving engine performance. After decarbonization, the average
noise levels have been observed to be decreased by an average of 3.28%, with a
maximum reduction of 8.42% at a specific location and RPM value. Additionally,
the vibration levels decreased by an average of 3.44%, with a maximum reduction
of 16.38% at a particular location and RPM value.</div>
Subject
Fuel Technology,Automotive Engineering,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science