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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"IC Engine"”.
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Measurement and Analysis of lubricant oil consumption in a single cylinder hydrogen IC engine
Understanding, predicting, and reducing lubricant oil consumption (LOC) in IC engines has been the focus of this lab for decades. Lubricant oil consumed in internal combustion engines is a significant contributor to harmful gas and particulate emissions directly threatening the environment and …
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The performance of IC engine and fuel cell hybrid propulsion systems in light duty vehicles
… Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2002.
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Theoretical power generation and emissions, experimental validation, and educational application of an internal combustion engine
… use of experimental means to validate the theoretical power generation and the resulting emissions of an internal combustion (IC) engine. The results of this work will be used to instruct undergraduate engineering students about IC engine theory and prove IC engine theory experimentally. A 2001 GM …
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Electric conversation of Porsche 914
… becoming increasingly greater issues, electric vehicles are a promising alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles. More research and interest must be focused on battery technology and electric vehicles to make this a viable solution for the future of transportation. This project …
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Model predictive control of a thermoelectric-based heat pump.
… has lead to an increasing number of passenger vehicles on the roads today that are not powered by the conventional internal combustion (IC) engine. Automotive manufacturers have introduced electric powertrains over the last 10 years which have introduced new challenges regarding powering accessory …
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Determination of the effectiveness of a Hot Tube igniter for initiating HCCI combustion
… internal combustion system that promises high efficiency and dramatically reduced nitrous oxide (NOJ and particulate matter (PM) emissions when compared to current spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engine technologies. In its simplest form, HCCI can be described as lean …
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Engine lubrication oil aeration
The lubrication system of an internal combustion engine serves many purposes. It lubricates moving parts, cools the engine, removes impurities, supports loads, and minimizes friction. The entrapment of air in the lubricating oil is called oil aeration. Oil aeration can be detrimental to internal …
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A theoretical assessment of fuel combustion attributes to enhance the operational envelope of HCCI engines
… (HCCI) is an alternative internal combustion (IC) engine that can provide high efficiencies while producing ultra-low nitrous oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions compared to existing compression ignition (CI) and spark ignition (SI) engines. HCCI engines operate on the principle …
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The development and characterization of aluminum fueled power systems and a liquid aluminum fuel
Various aluminum-water reactions were thermodynamically analyzed across a wide range of temperatures and pressures to determine the most favorable reaction under each condition. Results show that under most achievable temperatures and pressures the reaction will produce AlOOH, however at low …
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Simulation of Turbulent Flames at Conditions Related to IC Engines
Engine manufacturers are constantly seeking avenues to build cleaner and more ef cient engines to meet ever increasing stringent emission legislations. This requires a closer under- standing of the in-cylinder physical and chemical processes, which can be obtained either through experiments or …
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Pathways for Low Emissions Utilizing Spray Targeted Reactivity Stratification (STARS) in High Efficiency Natural Gas Dual Fuel Combustion
Internal combustion engines are a key aspect of society, and their continued use poses challenges from an environmental standpoint since they emit pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions. This dissertation focuses on experimental analysis of dual-fuel low temperature combustion (LTC), which can be …
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New approaches for optical and microoptical diagnostics in IC engines
The development of modern engine concepts like spray-guided spark-ignition direct injection (SG-SIDI) or homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) requires fast, non-invasive in-situ diagnostics methods. Hence, laser-based optical diagnostics are essential for internal combustion (IC) engine …
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Modeling of biofuel-diesel multi-component fuel effects on vaporization, micro-explosion and combustion
… and related sectors, internal combustion engine (ICE) designs are optimized for high efficiency and low pollutant emissions, and alternative biofuels are used in ICE mixing with conventional petroleum based fuels. One factor that can greatly deteriorate engine performance is poor fuel …
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Advanced Powertrain Design Using Model-Based Design
… been increasing over the past few years as vehicle emissions and fuel economy have become prominent in both manufacturer needs and consumer demands. With more hybrids emerging from all automotive manufacturers, the use of computer modeling has quickly taken a lead in the testing of these …
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Engine modelling for virtual mapping. Development of a physics based cycle-by-cycle virtual engine that can be used for cyclic engine mapping applications, engine flow modelling, ECU calibration, real-time engine control or vehicle simulation studies.
After undergoing a study about current engine modelling and mapping approaches as well as the engine modelling requirements for different applications, a major problem found to be present is the extensive and time consuming mapping procedure that every engine has to go through so that all control …