Comparison between the piston of IC engine made with Cast Carbon Steel and Carbon Graphite using finite element analysis (FEA)

Abstract

Cast carbon steel and carbon graphite pistons were subjected to thermal loads
in this study, which was carried out via the use of finite element analysis (FEA). The
working gas temperature and the material qualities of the pistons are employed in the
simulation. These pistons were studied using a four-stroke 100cc hero bike engine's specs.
A four-stroke 100cc hero bike engine's specs are used to demonstrate an analytical design
process for cast carbon steel and carbon graphite pistons. With an applied temperature of
600 Kelvin (K), the FEA findings predict the GRADN: Temperature gradient and critical
region on both pistons. It is crucial to identify the key region and the benefits and
drawbacks of the two materials. As part of the design process, SolidWorks is used to
create the 3D models of pistons (the Feature module), which are then meshes and