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Preliminary investigation of cycle-to-cycle variations in a nonair-breathing diesel engine

Journal Article · · Journal of Energy Resources Technology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2835316· OSTI ID:32129
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  1. Univ. of Calgary, Alberta (Canada). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
The effect of nonair mixtures on cycle-to-cycle variations of cylinder pressure characteristics was investigated experimentally with an indirect-injected (IDI) diesel engine. The engine intake temperature and pressure were maintained at normal air-breathing conditions when operated with nonair mixtures. Preliminary results indicate that increases in carbon dioxide concentration can cause significant cyclic variations. Moreover, the extent of such cyclic variations is notably influenced by the oxygen concentration and inert gas constitutents of the working fluids.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
32129
Journal Information:
Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Journal Name: Journal of Energy Resources Technology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 117; ISSN 0195-0738; ISSN JERTD2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English