Experimental and computational research of new filter inner linear design

Abstract

Air filters were designed for air cleaning. They extend the life of automotive and industrial devices, because they clean the incoming air from dust and other small particles. For example, small sand particles, ceramics and other abrasive particles. This study was based on the air filter construction, because for big air filters it is necessary to use some internal elements to increase the filter strength. This element is called the inner liner. The additional element changes the air flow trajectories and may affect the engine combustion parameters. To make sure that the vehicle characteristics will be the same or better, it is necessary to make experimental research and modelling for the designed elements. The air filter inner liner element was created using “Solid Works 2014” software and air flow modelling was done using “Flow Works” pocket. The experimental research was done using the “AEROLAB” wind tunnel. Exploring various options of inner liner models the best solution for the vehicle air filter element has been found. The newly designed element became lighter, stronger and allowed greater permeability.