Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition with a Free Piston: A New Approach to Ideal Otto Cycle Performance

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Van Blarigan ◽  
Nicholas Paradiso ◽  
Scott Goldsborough
Keyword(s):  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Cycle Performance ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Otto Cycle ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

scholarly journals Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Free Piston Linear Alternator

10.2172/5977 ◽  
1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janson Wu ◽  
Nicholas Paradiso ◽  
Peter Van Blarigan ◽  
Scott Goldsborough
Keyword(s):  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Linear Alternator ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Residual-effected homogeneous charge compression ignition at a low compression ratio using exhaust reinduction

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Caton ◽  
A. J. Simon ◽  
J. C. Gerdes ◽  
C. F. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Equivalence Ratio ◽  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Single Digit ◽  
Hcci Combustion ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
No Emissions ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

Studies have been conducted to assess the performance of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion initiated by exhaust reinduction from the previous engine cycle. Reinduction is achieved using a fully flexible electrohydraulic variable-valve actuation system. In this way, HCCI is implemented at low compression ratio without throttling the intake or exhaust, and without preheating the intake charge. By using late exhaust valve closing and late intake valve opening strategies, steady HCCI combustion was achieved over a range of engine conditions. By varying the timing of both valve events, control can be exerted over both work output (load) and combustion phasing. In comparison with throttled spark ignition (SI) operation on the same engine, HCCI achieved 25–55 per cent of the peak SI indicated work, and did so at uniformly higher thermal efficiency. This was accompanied by a two order of magnitude reduction in NO emissions. In fact, single-digit (ppm) NO emissions were realized under many load conditions. In contrast, hydrocarbon emissions proved to be significantly higher in HCCI combustion under almost all conditions. Varying the equivalence ratio showed a wider equivalence ratio tolerance at low loads for HCCI.

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