A mathematical model for the calculation of blow-by flow and oil consumption depending on ring pack dynamic. Part I: gas flows, oil scraping and ring pack dynamic

In the present paper a mathematical model on ring pack behavior is presented. The program considers the aspect of gas flow into and from the inter-ring volume and the relative ring dynamic. Furthermore a proper mass balance on the oil film has been considered to automatically evaluate both starvation and the oil accumulation in front of the inlet boundary of each ring. The model can give quite accurate predictions of the gas flows and the oil film thicknesses. It may be considered the first step for the simulation of oil mist formation and evaporation that are the most important phenomena for oil consumption prediction.