Coil High Voltage Spark Plug Boots Insulators Material Selection Using MCDM, Simulation, and Experimental Validation

The examination and choice of an alternate composite material for the high-voltage circuit of Otto cycle internal combustion engines-more commonly known as gasoline engines-are presented in the research that follows. To do this, multicriteria selection procedures are employed, and the outcomes are validated through the use of thermal character simulation software and standard laboratory tests. Nylon is the recommended material for Coils on Plug (COP) high-voltage insulators. Four of the six multicriteria selection techniques utilized in this study were found to be effective. It was discovered through the virtual simulation process that, even in the same environment with the same edge circumstances, the thermal behavior of the materials differs dramatically because the quadrants exhibit different behavior depending on the material. Given that nylon has a lower elasticity modulus than silicone, it was determined that the dimensions are crucial for the nylon Spark Plug Boot (SPB) to comply with the dielectric isolation process. It must have a minimal clearance in order to be related to the geometry of the spark plug and perform the perfect insulation in this manner.

Automated summary

This research examines and selects alternate composite materials for the high-voltage circuit of Otto cycle internal combustion engines. Multiple selection procedures are employed, and the outcomes are validated through simulation software and laboratory tests. Nylon is recommended as the material for high-voltage insulators. Four out of six selection techniques were found effective. The thermal behavior of materials differs due to the quadrants exhibiting different behavior depending on the material.