Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines
Introduction
This research line focuses on the optimization of efficiency and emissions in compression ignition (CI) engines when operating with both conventional and synthetic oxygenated fuels. The work combines advanced experimental techniques and numerical optimization strategies to investigate fuel injection, mixture formation, ignition control, and low-temperature combustion concepts. The ultimate aim is to maximize efficiency while reducing NOx and soot emissions, contributing to sustainable propulsion technologies.
Research Areas
Powertrain and e-component optimization in hybrid vehicles - Low-temperature combustion (LTC), HCCI, and PCCI operation
- Impact of oxygenated and synthetic fuels on combustion and emissions
- Trade-offs between soot and NOx in advanced CI operation
- Multi-objective optimization combining experiments and simulation
- Optical diagnostics and in-cylinder thermodynamic analysis
- Evaluation of innovative CI hardware through optical diagnostic techniques and combustion diagnosis
Powertrain and e-component optimization in hybrid vehicles
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Conclusion
Low-temperature combustion (LTC), HCCI, and PCCI operation
Comparision Engine speed and BMEP
Multi-Mode Dual Fuel
Average Cycle study
Impact of oxygenated and synthetic fuels on combustion and emissions
OH and Soot compasion by using optical techiniques
Trade-offs between soot and NOx in advanced CI operation
NOx and soot comparison Vs Diesel combustion under dual fuel combusiton
Multi-objective optimization combining experiments and simulation
Optimization 2000 rpm @ 8 bar 1.6L Diesel engine following 3 different criteria
Optical diagnostics and in-cylinder thermodynamic analysis
Skip fire operation
Cycle resolved analysis. For each combustion cycle is analyzed individually, linked to its pressure trace and AHR and for NL SOC, OH* SOC, jet-jet interaction, flame impact on head surface, jet expansion…
Evaluation of innovative CI hardware through optical diagnostic techniques and combustion diagnosis
Tools
- Optical CI engines and conventional test benches
- Advanced diagnostics for combustion and emissions
- DOE (Taguchi design), RSM, and digital twins for optimization
Collaborating Companies
OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in automotive and energy sectors
Recent Publications