Analysis of Cenosphere - Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite for Engine Block


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Abstract


The current study investigates the possibility of substituting an alternate material for Aluminium Alloy (AA 6063) which is being used in multi cylinder Engines. In this work damping effect and dynamic performance comparison were the main focus. The substitute material taken for comparison was 10 percentage volume Cenosphere reinforced Aluminium Alloy (AA) 6063 Metal Matrix Composite (MMC). Impulse dynamic test, Modal and Harmonic analysis were performed on specimens based on ASTM standard. The result of the composite specimen was compared with that of AA6063 material which is used for cylinder. Based on the experimental result, dynamic behavior of the engine block was predicted using finite element analysis.
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Aluminium; MMC; Engine Block; Cenosphere; Finite Element Analysis

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