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Title: A novel method for correction of temporally- and spatially-variant optical distortion in planar particle image velocimetry

Journal Article · · Measurement Science and Technology
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejon (Korea)

In-cylinder flow measurements are necessary to gain a fundamental understanding of swirl-supported, light-duty Diesel engine processes for high thermal efficiency and low emissions. Planar particle image velocimetry (PIV) can be used for non-intrusive, in situ measurement of swirl-plane velocity fields through a transparent piston. In order to keep the flow unchanged from all-metal engine operation, the geometry of the transparent piston must adapt the production-intent metal piston geometry. As a result, a temporally- and spatially-variant optical distortion is introduced to the particle images. Here, to ensure reliable measurement of particle displacements, this work documents a systematic exploration of optical distortion quantification and a hybrid back-projection procedure that combines ray-tracing-based geometric and in situ manual back-projection approaches.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Sustainable Transportation Office. Vehicle Technologies Office
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1327911
Report Number(s):
SAND-2016-9612J; 647762
Journal Information:
Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 27, Issue 8; ISSN 0957-0233
Publisher:
IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 5 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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