Research Article

Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System

Number: 40 September 30, 2022
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Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System

Abstract

The condensation problem in automobile lighting system risks driving and driver safety. Condensation is the main cause of problems such insufficient lighting. In our study, the problem of condensation in vehicle headlights is discussed. The region where condensation will occur was estimated from the results obtained from the temperature analysis. The amount of condensed mass was calculated by the calculation method. Calculations were confirmed by numerical analysis. In the analyzes made in ANSYS 2022 R2 software, the transmission effects (conjugate effects) in the headlight components were taken into account. Boussinesq approach was used for natural convection and Monte Carlo approach was used for considering radiation effects. Mesh independence was was studied. Thermal analyzes were made at ambient temperature T∞=5 °C and RH: 95% independent of time. As a result of the analysis, the indoor air temperature distribution, air flow profiles were examined and an estimate was made where the condensation would occur. Then, the thermal analysis results were read as the initial condition, and it was kept for 300 seconds. Water at 3 °C was sprayed onto the lens. Condensation formation analyzes were made in terms of time. After the formation of condensation, the power was turned on to the lighting elements and it was expected that the condensation would be removed within 1800 seconds as per the specification. The region where condensation is predicted and the region with condensation in the analyzes are compatible with the literature.

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Supporting Institution

Feka Otomotiv Mamulleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş, Rubida Mühendislik Enerji San. ve Tic. LTD.ŞTİ

Thanks

We would like to thank Feka Automotive Mamulleri Industry and Trade Company for allowing us to use the testing facilities in this publication, and Rubida Engineering Energy Company for allowing us to use the analysis facilities.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2022

Submission Date

September 11, 2022

Acceptance Date

September 23, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Number: 40

APA
Sökmen, K. F., Kocabıyık, E., Meşeci, Y., & Rençber, O. K. (2022). Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 40, 49-54. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.1173732
AMA
1.Sökmen KF, Kocabıyık E, Meşeci Y, Rençber OK. Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System. EJOSAT. 2022;(40):49-54. doi:10.31590/ejosat.1173732
Chicago
Sökmen, Kemal Furkan, Erol Kocabıyık, Yunus Meşeci, and Onur Kadir Rençber. 2022. “Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System”. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, nos. 40: 49-54. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.1173732.
EndNote
Sökmen KF, Kocabıyık E, Meşeci Y, Rençber OK (September 1, 2022) Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 40 49–54.
IEEE
[1]K. F. Sökmen, E. Kocabıyık, Y. Meşeci, and O. K. Rençber, “Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System”, EJOSAT, no. 40, pp. 49–54, Sept. 2022, doi: 10.31590/ejosat.1173732.
ISNAD
Sökmen, Kemal Furkan - Kocabıyık, Erol - Meşeci, Yunus - Rençber, Onur Kadir. “Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System”. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi. 40 (September 1, 2022): 49-54. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.1173732.
JAMA
1.Sökmen KF, Kocabıyık E, Meşeci Y, Rençber OK. Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System. EJOSAT. 2022;:49–54.
MLA
Sökmen, Kemal Furkan, et al. “Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System”. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, no. 40, Sept. 2022, pp. 49-54, doi:10.31590/ejosat.1173732.
Vancouver
1.Kemal Furkan Sökmen, Erol Kocabıyık, Yunus Meşeci, Onur Kadir Rençber. Condensation Zone Estimation and Determination and Comparison of Condensation by Numerical Analysis in Vehicle Lighting System. EJOSAT. 2022 Sep. 1;(40):49-54. doi:10.31590/ejosat.1173732