APPLICATION OF CAST ALSI ALLOYS IN

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

COMPONENTS
ANUP DALAL
14MT60R52

Refrerence :
Javidani.M , Larouche.D (2014) Application of cast
AlSi alloys in internal combustion engine
components, International materials review (Volume
59,Issue 3), pp. 132-158.

ABSTRACT
Excellent thermal conductivity and lower density make AlSi alloys a suitable
alternative for cast iron in the fabrication of engine components. The increase
in the maximum operation temperature and pressure of engines necessitates
improving the thermomechanical fatigue performance of AlSi alloys. This
paper has two major parts focussing on the use of AlSi based alloys in
cylinder heads and engine blocks. In the first part, the structural stressstrain
and material property requirements of cylinder heads are discussed. In
addition, the physical and mechanical properties of different competing
materials used in the manufacture of engine components are reviewed. The
physical metallurgy, solidification sequence and thermal conductivity of AlSi
based alloys are reviewed. Also discussed is the effect of microstructural
features on thermomechanical fatigue lifetime. This part also includes an
overview of the strengthening mechanisms of cast AlSi alloys, by dispersed
phases and heat treatment. Demands to improve fuel economy and reduce
emissions necessitate modifications in the materials and design of engine
blocks.

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