An Approach to Analyze Valve Train Dynamics of an IC Engine using Software Tool ‘Tycon’

Abstract- A study of dynamics of valve train is carried out using the software tool TYCON. Each and every component of valve train of a commercial vehicle engine is analyzed separately starting from cam to valve. A model is developed in ‘Tycon ’ with all the required components to study the dynamics. The input including stresses and stiffness values of all the components are obtained from finite element analysis. Analytical approach is used in addition to software analysis to study the dynamics parameters of valve train. A mathematical model has been used to analyze the parameters such as acceleration, velocity and forces of the components of valve train. This study would be helpful to select the components with required stiffness values for effective working of the valve train. Stiffness values and other material constants of components in valve train are responsible for minimizing the jerk and bounce resulting in for smooth operation of the valve