Experimental Investigations of Particulate Size and Number Distribution in an Ethanol and Methanol Fueled HCCI Engine

2014 ◽  
Vol 137 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar Maurya ◽  
Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Number Distribution ◽  
Auto Ignition ◽  
Size Number ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Alcohols (ethanol and methanol) are being widely considered as alternative fuels for automotive applications. At the same time, homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine has attracted global attention due to its potential of providing high engine efficiency and ultralow exhaust emissions. Environmental legislation is becoming increasingly stringent, sharply focusing on particulate matter (PM) emissions. Recent emission norms consider limiting PM number concentrations in addition to PM mass. Therefore, present study is conducted to experimentally investigate the effects of engine operating parameters on the PM size–number distribution in a HCCI engine fueled with gasoline, ethanol, and methanol. The experiments were conducted on a modified four-cylinder diesel engine, with one cylinder modified to operate in HCCI mode. Port fuel injection was used for preparing homogeneous charge in the HCCI cylinder. Intake air preheating was used to enable auto-ignition of fuel–air mixture. Engine exhaust particle sizer (EEPS) was used for measuring size–number distribution of soot particles emitted by the HCCI engine cylinder under varying engine operating conditions. Experiments were conducted at 1200 and 2400 rpm by varying intake air temperature and air–fuel ratio for gasoline, ethanol, and methanol. In this paper, the effect of engine operating parameters on PM size–number distribution, count mean diameter (CMD), and total PM numbers is investigated. The experimental data show that the PM number emissions from gasoline, ethanol, and methanol in HCCI cannot be neglected and particle numbers increase for relatively richer mixtures and higher intake air temperatures.

Combustion and Emission Characterization of n-Butanol Fueled HCCI Engine

2014 ◽  
Vol 137 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar Maurya ◽  
Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Combustion Efficiency ◽  
Intake Manifold ◽  
Exhaust Emission ◽  
Injection Technique ◽  
Transportation Fuels ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Auto Ignition ◽  
Hcci Engines ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Biofuels are attracting global attention as alternate transportation fuels due to advantages of their being produced from locally available renewable resources, lower pollution potential, and biodegradable nature. Butanol is fast emerging as one of the competitive biofuels for use in transportation engines. Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines have shown great potential for higher engine efficiency and ultralow NOx and particulate matter (PM) emissions. This experimental study is therefore carried out to combine the advantages of biofuels and HCCI engines, both. Detailed performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of n-butanol fueled HCCI engine are investigated experimentally. The study is conducted on a four cylinder diesel engine, whose one cylinder was modified to operate in HCCI combustion mode. Port fuel injection technique was used for homogeneous charge preparation in the intake manifold. Auto-ignition of fuel in the engine cylinder was achieved by intake air preheating. In-cylinder pressure-crank angle data acquisition with subsequent heat release analyses and exhaust emission measurements were done for combustion and emission characterization. In this paper, the effect of intake air temperature and air–fuel ratio on the combustion parameters, thermal and combustion efficiency, ringing intensity (RI), and emissions from n-butanol fueled HCCI engine were analyzed and discussed comprehensively. Empirical correlations were derived to fit the experimental data for various combustion parameters.

Computational Analysis of an Early Direct Injected HCCI Engine with Turbocharger Using Bio Ethanol and Diesel Blends

2015 ◽  
Vol 812 ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
S. Natarajan ◽  
A.U. Meeanakshi Sundareswaran ◽  
S. Arun Kumar ◽  
N.V. Mahalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Kinetics ◽  
Computational Analysis ◽  
Reaction Path ◽  
Chemical Species ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Injection Time ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Hcci Combustion ◽  
Auto Ignition

In this paper the work deals with the computational analysis of early direct injected HCCI engine with turbocharger using the CHEMKIN-PRO software. The computational analysis was carried out in the base of auto ignition chemistry by means of reduced chemical kinetics. For this study the neat diesel and Bio ethanol diesel blend (E20) were used as fuel. The inlet pressure was increased to 1.2 bar to simulate the turbocharged engine operation. The injection time was advanced to 18° before top dead centre (BTDC) i.e., 5° BTDC than normal injection time of 23° BTDC. The equivalence ratio was kept at 0.6 (ɸ=0.6) and the combustion, emission characteristics and chemical kinetics of the combustion reaction were studied. Since pressure and temperature profiles plays a very important role in reaction path at certain operating conditions, an attempt had been made here to present a complete reaction path investigation on the formation/destruction of chemical species at peak temperature and pressure conditions. The result showed that main draw backs of HCCI combustion like higher levels of unburned hydrocarbon emissions and carbon monoxide emissions are reduced in the turbocharged operation of the HCCI engine when compared to normal HCCI engine operation without turbocharger.

Combustion and emission characteristics of a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (9) ◽  
pp. 1133-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hu Tiegang ◽  
Liu Shenghua ◽  
Zhou Longbao ◽  
Zhu Chi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Release ◽  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Compression Ignition Engine ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Dimethyl ether (DME) is a kind of fuel with high cetane number and low evaporating temperature, which is suitable for a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine. The combustion and emission characteristics of an HCCI engine fuelled with DME were investigated on a modified single-cylinder engine. The experimental results indicate that the HCCI engine combustion is a two-stage heat release process. The engine load or air-fuel ratio has significant effects on the maximum cylinder pressure and its position, the shape of the pressure rise rate and the heat release rate. The engine speed has little effect. A DME HCCI engine is smoke free, with zero NOx and low hydrocarbon and CO emissions under the operating conditions of 0.25–0.30 MPa brake mean effective pressure.

scholarly journals The effect of alternative fuels injection timing on toxic substances formation in CI engines

2017 ◽  
Vol 168 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
Marcin WOJS ◽  
Piotr ORLIŃSKI ◽  
Jakub LASOCKI
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Important Conclusion ◽  
Ci Engines

The present study describes selected issues associated with the emission level in toxic exhaust gases and fuel injection timing. The study was focused on the following types of fuels: Diesel oil (the base fuel) and the other fuels were the mixture of fatty acid methyl ester with Camelina (L10 – diesel fuel with 10% V/V FAME of Camelina and L20 – diesel fuel with 10% V/V FAME of Camelina) was used. Fuel injection advanced angle was set for three different values – the factory setting – 12° before TDC, later injection – 7° and earlier injection – 17°. The most important conclusion is that in most measurement points registered in the same engine operating conditions, the concentration of fuel NOx in L10 and L20 increased but PM emissions decreased which is caused by active oxygen located in the internal structure of the fuel. This fact contributes to the rise in temperature during the combustion process. At the same time factory settings of the angle makes NOx emissions lower and close to reference fuel.

scholarly journals Numerical investigation into the effect of direct fuel injection on thermal stratification in HCCI engine

2017 ◽  
Vol 169 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
Michał GĘCA ◽  
Jacek HUNICZ ◽  
Piotr JAWORSKI
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Thermal Stratification ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Ignition Timing ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Auto Ignition ◽  
Negative Valve Overlap ◽  
Valve Overlap ◽  
Direct Fuel Injection

Despite the fact that HCCI engines are distinguished by mixture homogeneity, some degree of stratification always appears inside a combustion chamber. It is especially applied to residual effect engines utilizing negative valve overlap. Mixture stratification is a result of the imperfect mixing of fresh air with trapped residuals. Direct fuel injection introduces stratification as well, due to fuel vaporization. As a consequence, the temperature within the combustion chamber is uneven. Thermal stratification affects auto-ignition timing and combustion evolution in a high extent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a degree of thermal stratification in HCCI engine utilizing negative valve overlap. Investigations were performed using three-dimensional CFD model of the combustion system, made by using AVL FIRE software. Simulations were realized for various timings of fuel injection into the cylinder. It was found that fuel injection timing had a significant effect on the thermal stratification and resulting auto-ignition timing.

Modelling and Simulation of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine Fueled by Biodiesel

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meshack Hawi ◽  
Mahmoud Ahmed ◽  
Shinichi Ookawara
Keyword(s):  
Heat Release ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Hcci Engines ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) is a combustion technology which has received increased attention of researchers in the combustion field for its potential in achieving low oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and soot emission in internal combustion (IC) engines. HCCI engines have advantages of higher thermal efficiency and reduced emissions in comparison to conventional internal combustion engines. In HCCI engines, ignition is controlled by the chemical kinetics, which leads to significant variation in ignition time with changes in the operating conditions. This variation limits the practical range of operation of the engine. Additionally, since HCCI engine operation combines the operating principles of both spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engines, HCCI engine parameters such as compression ratio and injection timing may vary significantly depending on operating conditions, including the type of fuel used. As such, considerable research efforts have been focused on establishing optimal conditions for HCCI operation with both conventional and alternative fuels. In this study, numerical simulation is used to investigate the effect of compression ratio on combustion and emission characteristics of an HCCI engine fueled by pure biodiesel. Using a zero-dimensional (0-D) reactor model and a detailed reaction mechanism for biodiesel, the influence of compression ratio on the combustion and emission characteristics are studied in Chemkin-Pro. Simulation results are validated with available experimental data in terms of incylinder pressure and heat release rate to demonstrate the accuracy of the simulation model in predicting the performance of the actual engine. Analysis shows that an increase in compression ratio leads to advanced and higher peak incylinder pressure. The results also reveal that an increase in compression ratio produces advanced ignition and increased heat release rates for biodiesel combustion. Emission of NOx is observed to increase with increase in compression ratio while the effect of compression ratio on emissions of CO, CO2 and unburned hydrocarbon (UHC) is only marginal.

scholarly journals Influence of Fuel Injection, Turbocharging and EGR Systems Control on Combustion Parameters in an Automotive Diesel Engine

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Zamboni
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Heat Release ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Combustion Noise ◽  
First Derivative ◽  
Test Sets

Indicated pressure diagrams were measured during experimental campaigns on the control of fuel injection, turbocharging and hybrid exhaust gas recirculation systems in an automotive downsized diesel engine. Three-part load operating conditions were selected for four test sets, where strategies aimed at the reduction of NOX emissions and fuel consumption, limiting penalties in soot emissions and combustion noise were applied to the selected systems. Processing of in-cylinder pressure signal, its first derivative and curves of the rate of heat release allowed us to evaluate seven parameters related to the combustion centre and duration, maximum values of pressure, heat release and its first derivative, heat released in the premixed phase and a combustion noise indicator. Relationships between these quantities and engine operating, energy and environmental parameters were then obtained by referring to the four test sets. In the paper, the most significant links are presented and discussed, aiming at a better understanding of the influence of control variables on the combustion process and the effects on engine behaviour. The proposed methodology proved to be a consistent tool for this analysis, useful for supporting the application of alternative fuels or advanced combustion modes.

scholarly journals Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Combustion: Challenges and Proposed Solutions

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Izadi Najafabadi ◽  
Nuraini Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Ignition Timing ◽  
Ic Engine ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Engine and car manufacturers are experiencing the demand concerning fuel efficiency and low emissions from both consumers and governments. Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) is an alternative combustion technology that is cleaner and more efficient than the other types of combustion. Although the thermal efficiency andNOxemission of HCCI engine are greater in comparison with traditional engines, HCCI combustion has several main difficulties such as controlling of ignition timing, limited power output, and weak cold-start capability. In this study a literature review on HCCI engine has been performed and HCCI challenges and proposed solutions have been investigated from the point view ofIgnition Timingthat is the main problem of this engine. HCCI challenges are investigated by many IC engine researchers during the last decade, but practical solutions have not been presented for a fully HCCI engine. Some of the solutions are slow response time and some of them are technically difficult to implement. So it seems that fully HCCI engine needs more investigation to meet its mass-production and the future research and application should be considered as part of an effort to achieve low-temperature combustion in a wide range of operating conditions in an IC engine.

Sensitivity Analysis of Combustion Timing of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Gasoline Engines

2008 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Jui Chiang ◽  
Anna G. Stefanopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Hcci Engine ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Start Of Combustion ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

The goal of this paper is to identify the dominant factors that should be included in a control oriented model in order to predict the start of combustion in a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine. Qualitative and quantitative information on the individual effects of fuel and exhaust gas recirculation on the HCCI combustion is provided. Using sensitivity analysis around a wide range of operating conditions of a single-cylinder port-injection gasoline HCCI engine, we find that temperature is the dominant factor in determining the start of combustion. Charge temperature thus becomes the “spark” in a HCCI engine. Therefore, a model without the composition terms should be adequate for model based regulation of the combustion timing in a port-injection gasoline HCCI engine with high dilution from the exhaust.

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