A novel approach to zero emission combustion for ultra-high efficiency internal combustion engines
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Brighton
Department Name: Sch of Computing, Engineering & Maths
Abstract
Zero emissions can be achieved in an engine if the in-cylinder conditions are precisely controlled. Homogenous compression ignition has been demonstrated by other researchers but at limited operating conditions and with poor repeatability. The previous work used the 'black box' approach with little or no consideration of the fundamentals of the combustion process. This project aims at developing a fundamental approach to 'engineering' the in-cylinder conditions to achieve homogenous lean zero emission combustion. The use of charge compression temperature control using isothermal processes and high turbulence to control mixing and combustion mode will be investigated. Chemical kinetic and CFD modelling, validated and informed by existing experimental results will be used for this work.
Publications
Harvey S
(2021)
Starting to Unpick the Unique Air-Fuel Mixing Dynamics in the Recuperated Split Cycle Engine
in Energies
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/N509607/1 | 30/09/2016 | 30/03/2023 | |||
2289602 | Studentship | EP/N509607/1 | 01/10/2017 | 01/01/2022 | Simon Harvey |