Combustion in Spark-Ignition Engines
Advanced concepts and alternative fuels
Introduction
This research line focuses on studying combustion processes in SI engines, addressing the relevant physics and chemistry under real operating conditions. It explores strategies to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions by combinig advanced experimental and numerical techniques. Alternative fuels -such as hydrogen and bio/exfuels- are investigated for integration into next-generation engines.
Research Areas
Conventional combustion optimization - Avanced ignition concepts
- Hydrogen combustion systems
- Ammonia combustion systems
- Engine-vehicle integration
- LCA and TCO benchmarking
Conventional combustion optimization
0D/1D basic combustion analysis
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Multi-fuel and multi-oxidizer single-cylinder test facility
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Optical engine setup
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Multi-cylinder engines test facilities
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Hardware evaluation
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Advanced combustion anaysis tool (CALMEC)
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Advanced ignition concepts
Dedicated experimental facilities
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Experimental testing of advanced ignition components
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Exploring the ignition-combustion limits
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1D modelling of gas exchange in pre-chambers
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1D spray/jet modelling in pre-chambers
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3D CFD simulations
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Hydrogen combustion systems
H2 generation facility
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H2-DI jet characterization
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0d-1D flame modelling
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3D CFD mixture and combustion simulation
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Single-cylinder engine test benches
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Optical combustion analysis
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Multicylinder-cylinder engine tests benches
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Hardware evaluation
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Engine design and optimization
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Ammonia combustion systems
CFD simulations
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Dedicated experimental facilities
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Detailed exhaust gas analysis (mass spectrometer)
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Combustion system design
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Ammonia multicylinder engine testing
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Engine-vehicle integration
Engine-system design and analysis
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Hybrid vehicle simulation and optimization
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Real driving simulations
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LCA and TCO benchmarking
Extensive analysis including numerous scenarios
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LCA applied to different vehicles
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LCA considering different fuels
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Facilities
Oxy-fuel Combustion Cycles
Recent Publications
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