Abstract
The intake process of an internal combustion engines is one of the most important. The importance of the intake process study is underscored by the need to generate superior engine performance, but also directly related to reducing emissions. There are a multitude of parameters that influence the intake process (functional, constructive, and environmental) that involving a series of complex studies and experiments. One of the easiest ways for researchers is to use computer modeling and simulation, which can provide early indications and new directions in the optimization of the study. This paper shows the influence of ambient temperature on the intake process of an internal combustion engine. The turbulence kinetic energy of the intake air was analyzed.
Keywords: air intake process, air temperature, turbulence kinetic energy, computer simulation.