Research project: Split-injection diesel engine modelling
Prospective technology for low-emission power and propulsion systems relies on highly-dilute, low-temperature combustion. This study probes the fundamental fluid dynamic processes which are critical to ensuring stable, efficient, and clean conversion of fuel energy under such highly dilute conditions. The primary application of this research is to 'split-injection' strategies which are being investigated by partners in the automotive industry. These employ large numbers of separate fuel-injection events in order to precisely control the timing and rate of heat release and pollutant formation.
