Advances in engine combustion and flow diagnostics

Conference · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1996

OSTI ID:282535

Developing a detailed understanding of the combustion processes in both spark-ignition and diesel engines is the goal of much engine combustion research. To this end, modern diagnostic tools (lasers, detectors, computers...) and modeling methods have been developed. A wide variety of papers are presented in this volume, all focusing, however, on some aspect of engine combustion. One major theme is the use of in-situ diagnostics to provide a detailed view of ignition and combustion processes. Several papers apply planar imaging techniques to measure concentrations of various species, for example OH radicals and soot. Other papers focus on the problem of spray formation in diesel engines and in-cylinder temperature measurements. A second major theme is the use of various combustion models, developed either as an aid to understanding or as the basis for practical engine control. Finally, a number of papers discuss processes through which cyclic combustion variability can be reduced, thereby enabling lean burn. All papers have been processed separately for inclusion on the data base.

• OSTI ID: 282535
• Report Number(s): CONF-960204--; ISBN 1-56091-787-3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
ATOMIZATION
COMBUSTION CONTROL
COMBUSTION KINETICS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIESEL ENGINES
DIESEL FUELS
FUEL-AIR RATIO
GAS ANALYSIS
GASOLINE
LEADING ABSTRACT
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MEETINGS
SPARK IGNITION ENGINES