Energy Distribution Analysis in Boosted HCCI-like / LTGC Engines - Understanding the Trade-Offs to Maximize the Thermal Efficiency

• Published in: SAE International journal of engines Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 956 - 980
• Main Authors: Dernotte, Jeremie, Dec, John E., Ji, Chunsheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Warrendale SAE International 14.04.2015; SAE International, a Pennsylvania Not-for Profit
• Subjects: ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; Coefficients; Combustion; combustion / combustion processes; Combustion temperature; Efficiency; ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; Energy distribution; Engines; Estimation methods; Fuels; Gas temperature; HCCI engines; Heat transfer; Low temperature; Speed; Thermodynamic efficiency; Trends

A detailed understanding of the various factors affecting the trends in gross-indicated thermal efficiency with changes in key operating parameters has been carried out, applied to a one-liter displacement single-cylinder boosted Low-Temperature Gasoline Combustion (LTGC) engine. This work systemati...