ABSTRACT

The latest trend of new generation is bikes and cars with new technology and high speed.
Today it is a common trend. It has become a fashion for the people especially living in
urban areas to ride such vehicles. Now the companies even want to launch such vehicles
that attract the younger generation. This can be achieved by technology known as DTSi.
Due to DTSi (digital twin spark ignition) system it is possible to combine strong
performance and fuel efficiency. The improved engine efficiency modes have also
resulted in lowered fuel consumption. DTSi delivered shattering performance and high
levels of actual on-road fuel efficiency but bikes having DTSi system meet the
Government of Indias emission norms for 2005 right now itself without use of any
secondary devices. Spark ignition is one of the most vital systems of an engine. Any
variation in the spark timing and number of sparks per minute affects the engine
performance severely. Thus a good design and control of the system parameters becomes
most essential for optimum performance of an engine. Due to Digital Twin Spark Ignition
system it is possible to combine strong performance and higher fuel efficiency. DTSi
offers many advantages over conventional mechanical spark ignition system. In this paper
we will get to know how mechatronics is useful in instrumentation.
The present paper also describes some results of research in the area of twin spark
ignition engine. The potential of dual plug spark ignition engine is assessed by studying
its performance and emission characteristics relative to that of single plug ignition engine
using gasoline as fuel at different ignition timings. A new dual ignition engine has been
developed by introducing two spark plugs at suitable locations. Experiments were
conducted at different load conditions and three different ignition timings. The results
have shown that performance of dual plug engine is comparatively better than the
conventional single plug ignition engine under all three ignition timings. The results have
shown considerable performance improvement in power output and thermal efficiency, as
well as reduction in BSFC, HC, and CO emission in dual plug mode of operation.