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Modern Internal Combustion Engines: Design, Testing, and Application

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 3236

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Prof. Dr. Zbigniew Matuszak

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Department of Energy, Faculty of Marine Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, Willowa 2 Str., 71-650 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: dual- and multi-fuel engines; operational tests of the energy and exergy efficiency of internal combustion engines; energy conversion; operational tests of the reliability of the propulsion systems of means of transport; operational tests of internal combustion engines with alternative fuels
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Prof. Dr. Zbigniew Korczewski

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Department of Ship Power Plants, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12 Str., 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
Interests: diagnostics of turbine and piston internal combustion engines; testing of marine propulsion systems; operational tests of internal combustion engines with alternative fuels
Prof. Dr. Marek Jaśkiewicz

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Department of Automotive Engineering and Transport, Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, 25-314 Kielce, Poland
Interests: transportation; technical diagnostics; vehicle safety; accidents; biomechanics of collisions mechanics of motion
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Dear Colleagues,

Internal combustion engines are used in many short- and long-distance transportation vehicles, as well as in many stationary energy devices. Efforts to reduce the emission of harmful compounds in engine exhausts result in the use of various design solutions that reduce the amount of harmful compounds. These require bench and in-service testing. A significant problem is ensuring the quality of engine components at the manufacturing stage as well as in the supply chain. Furthermore, a current issue is the carbon footprint created during the production of engine components. These problems apply to both spark-ignition and compression-ignition (diesel) engines.

The topics of this Special Issue will cover issues of the construction, testing, and application of the latest internal combustion engines and all issues related to this subject.

Prof. Dr. Zbigniew Matuszak
Prof. Dr. Zbigniew Korczewski
Prof. Dr. Marek Jaśkiewicz
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • problems of internal combustion engine construction
  • internal combustion engine research
  • applications of internal combustion engines
  • the problem of quality of engine components
  • supply chains of engine components at the stage of manufacture and operation

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Estimating the Reliability and Predicting Damage to Ship Engine Fuel Systems Using Statistics and Artificial Intelligence
by Joanna Chwał, Radosław Dzik, Arkadiusz Banasik, Wojciech M. Kempa, Zbigniew Matuszak, Piotr Pikiewicz, Ewaryst Tkacz and Iwona Żabińska
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(21), 11466; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152111466 - 27 Oct 2025
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The reliability of ocean-going ship engine fuel systems is crucial for the safety and continuous operation of vessels. Failure of this system can lead to serious operational and economic consequences; therefore, effective diagnostics and failure prediction are essential elements of modern fleet management. [...] Read more.
The reliability of ocean-going ship engine fuel systems is crucial for the safety and continuous operation of vessels. Failure of this system can lead to serious operational and economic consequences; therefore, effective diagnostics and failure prediction are essential elements of modern fleet management. This paper presents an analysis of the reliability of fuel systems based on operational data from ten bulk carriers operated by Polska Żegluga Morska in Szczecin. The analysis combined classical statistical methods with artificial intelligence algorithms to develop a hybrid diagnostic and forecasting framework. The Weibull lifetime distribution was applied to estimate time-to-failure parameters, revealing mixed failure mechanisms—random failures (k < 1) and aging-related processes (k > 1). Using the k-means algorithm, ships were automatically classified into two reliability groups: high-failure-rate units and stable operational vessels. Individual linear regression models were then developed for each ship to forecast the time to the next failure, achieving satisfactory predictive performance (R2 > 0.75 for most vessels). Sensitivity analysis quantified model robustness under different disturbance scenarios, yielding mean Relative Prediction Deviation (RPD) values of approximately 65% for Missing Data, 60% for False Failure, and 26% for Data Noise. These results confirm that the proposed hybrid reliability–AI framework is resistant to random noise but sensitive to incomplete or erroneous historical data. The developed approach provides an interpretable and effective tool for predictive maintenance, supporting reliability management and operational decision-making in marine engine systems. The article presents a hybrid model that has been developed to enable the detailed characterization of emergency processes and the identification of the most important factors that influence damage forecasting. For systems with variable failure risk, it was found that both classical probabilistic models and machine learning methods must be considered to interpret damage patterns correctly. Implementing data filtration and validation procedures before using data in artificial intelligence models has been shown to improve forecast stability and increase the usefulness of forecasts for planning repairs. Full article
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The Issue of Hydrodynamic Friction in the Context of the Operational Properties of Ring-Shaped Torsional Vibration Dampers
by Aleksander Mazurkow, Andrzej Chmielowiec and Wojciech Homik
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(12), 6528; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15126528 - 10 Jun 2025
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Improving the reliability and durability of internal combustion engines in marine vessels is a complex issue. The vibrations generated in these engines significantly affect their proper operation. One of the current research challenges is identifying effective methods to reduce, among other things, torsional [...] Read more.
Improving the reliability and durability of internal combustion engines in marine vessels is a complex issue. The vibrations generated in these engines significantly affect their proper operation. One of the current research challenges is identifying effective methods to reduce, among other things, torsional vibrations generated within the crank–piston system. To mitigate these vibrations, viscous dampers are commonly used. The selection of a viscous damper for a high-power multi-cylinder engine, such as those in marine power plants, requires a thorough understanding of the thermo-hydrodynamic properties of oil films formed in the spaces between the damper housing and the inertial mass. The description of the phenomena involved is complicated by the variable positioning of the inertial mass center relative to the housing during operation. Most previous studies assume a concentric alignment between these components. The main novelty of this work lies in highlighting the combined effect of the eccentric motion of the inertial ring on both hydrodynamic resistance and thermal characteristics, which has not been fully addressed in existing studies. This article defines the oil flow resistance coefficients and develops static characteristics of the dampers. Additionally, it evaluates the impact of the size of the frontal and cylindrical surfaces of the damper on its heat dissipation capacity. The presented characteristics can be utilized to assess the performance parameters of this type of damper. Full article
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Spark Ignition (SI) Engine Energy and Ecological Performance Using Natural Gas and Late Intake Valve Close (LIVC)
by Tadas Vipartas, Alfredas Rimkus, Saulius Stravinskas, Aurelijus Pitrėnas and Audrius Matulis
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 6185; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15116185 - 30 May 2025
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Natural gas stands out as a promising alternative fuel, and utilizing late intake valve close (LIVC) can further enhance its potential by improving internal combustion engine performance. The present study investigated the effect of LIVC on the performance of a Nissan Qashqai J10 [...] Read more.
Natural gas stands out as a promising alternative fuel, and utilizing late intake valve close (LIVC) can further enhance its potential by improving internal combustion engine performance. The present study investigated the effect of LIVC on the performance of a Nissan Qashqai J10 four-cylinder internal combustion ignition engine (ICE) operating on gasoline (G) and natural gas (NG), with a focus on both energy and ecological aspects at stoichiometric points. Experimental tests were performed under the usual engine operating conditions, with engine speeds of 2000 and 3000 rpm and brake mean effective pressures (BMEPs) of 0.31, 0.55, and 0.79 MPa, while the intake valve closing moment was delayed at 24°, 31°, 38°, 45°, 52°, and 59° after bottom dead center (aBDC). The software AVL BOOST™ (version R2021.2) and its utility BURN were used to calculate the rate of heat release (ROHR), mass fraction burned (MFB), in-cylinder temperature, and the rate of temperature rise. The substitution of natural gas for gasoline substantially decreases CO2 and NOx emissions while enhancing the engine’s energy efficiency. Implementing a LIVC strategy can further boost brake thermal efficiency and reduce CO2, though it negatively impacts CO, HC, and NOx emissions. Optimal performance necessitates balancing efficiency improvements and CO2 reduction against the control of other pollutants, potentially through combining LIVC with alternative engine control methodologies. Full article
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