Volumes | Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Feedback , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Microphones , Sensors , Combustion , Cylinders , Cycles , Engines , Fuels , Pressure transducers

Vehicle Thermal Management: A Model-Based Approach

Roberto Cipollone, Carlo Villante

ICEF 2004; 85-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0975

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Topics: Control equipment , Cooling systems , Design , Engines , Reliability , Thermal management , Vehicles

Environment

Testing Altitude Effects on Locomotive Emissions

W. Doug Glenn, Jose M. Casabianca, Shawn M. Gallagher, Eric Dillen

ICEF 2004; 97-102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0804

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Topics: Emissions , Locomotives , Testing , Air pollution control , Rails , Engines , Environmental Protection Agency , Seas

Cycle-Controlled Water Injection for Steady-State and Transient Emissions Reduction From a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

Rudolf H. Stanglmaier, Philip J. Dingle, Daniel W. Stewart

ICEF 2004; 103-111doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0825

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Topics: Cycles , Diesel engines , Emissions , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Underground injection , Water , Engines , Nitrogen oxides , Diesel

Common Rail Fuel Injection: L’Orange’s Solution to Reduced Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emissions

Rainer W. Jorach, Hartmut Schneider, Torsten Bucher, Thomas C. Schauer

ICEF 2004; 113-122doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0850

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Topics: Common rail fuel injectors , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Fuel efficiency , Fuels

An Estimation of 3-Way Catalyst Performance Using Artificial Neural Networks During Idle Speed

P. N. Botsaris, D. Bechrakis, P. D. Sparis

ICEF 2004; 123-129doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0858

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Catalysts , Emissions

A Numerical Study on Uncontrolled Regeneration Processes in Diesel Particulate Filters

Dong Wang, Meiping Wang, Graham T. Reader, Ming Zheng

ICEF 2004; 131-136doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0860

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Topics: Diesel , Exhaust systems , Filters , Particulate matter

Size Distribution of Diesel Particulate Matter From a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine During FTP Transient Cycle

Emre Tatli, Nigel N. Clark, Richard J. Atkinson, Gregory J. Thompson

ICEF 2004; 137-143doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0862

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Topics: Cycles , Diesel , Diesel engines , Particulate matter , Transients (Dynamics) , Nucleation (Physics) , Engines , Highways , Dynamometers , Exhaust systems

A Catalyst Surface Control Automation System for Emission Reduction During Cold Start

Anastasios N. Karkanis, Pantelis N. Botsaris, Panagiotis D. Sparis

ICEF 2004; 145-151doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0865

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Topics: Catalysts , Emissions , Gases , Exhaust systems , Pollution , Catalytic converters , Ceramics , Cycles , Engines , Gas flow

Lean NOx Trap Catalysis for NOx Reduction in Natural Gas Engine Applications

James E. Parks, II, H. Douglas Ferguson, III, Aaron M. Williams, John M. E. Storey

ICEF 2004; 153-164doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0871

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Topics: Gas engines , Nitrogen oxides , Catalysts , Natural gas , Piston engines , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Methane , Carbon , Energy generation

Numerical Prediction on the Characteristics of Spray-Induced Mixing and Thermal Decomposition of Urea Solution in SCR System

Joo Youn Kim, Seung Hyup Ryu, Ji Soo Ha

ICEF 2004; 165-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0889

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Topics: Sprays , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Generators , Engines , Exhaust systems , Nozzles , Particle tracks (Nuclear physics) , Particulate matter , Selective catalytic reduction

Preliminary Thermal Analyses on Diesel Converter Overheating

Jun Zuo, Meiping Wang, Graham T. Reader, Ming Zheng

ICEF 2004; 171-179doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0890

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Topics: Diesel , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Flow control , Oxidation , Thermal analysis , Transients (Dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Soot , Oxygen

An Experimental Investigation of NO_x Emission Reduction From Automotive Engine Using the Miller Cycle

Yaodong Wang, Tom Ruxton

ICEF 2004; 181-189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0937

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Topics: Automotive engines , Emissions , Miller cycle , Nitrogen oxides , Gasoline engines , Engines , Gasoline

Experimental Investigation on the Control of Particulate Emissions Using Cera Fiber Filter in a DI Diesel Engine

K. Annamalai, K. Jeyachadran

ICEF 2004; 191-194doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0940

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Fibers , Filters , Particulate matter , Ceramic fibers , Catalysts , Diesel , Brakes , Cancer

Particulate Deposition Modeling in Diesel Filter

Giancarlo Chiatti, Ornella Chiavola

ICEF 2004; 195-201doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0981

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Topics: Diesel , Filters , Modeling , Particulate matter , Engines , Soot , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Oxidation , Safety

Fuels and Combustion

A Novel Method to Estimate Parameters of the Wall-Wetting Fuel Model in MPFI Engines for Cold Start and Warm Up Conditions

M. Shahbakhti, M. Ghafuri, A. R. Aslani, A. Sahraeian, S. A. Jazayeri, S. Azadi

ICEF 2004; 203-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0809

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Topics: Engines , Fuels , Wetting , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Delays , Emissions , Evaporation , Exhaust systems , Intake manifolds

An Improved Model for SI Engines

Amir H. Shamekhi, Ali Gaffari

ICEF 2004; 215-222doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0818

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Topics: Simulation , Spark-ignition engine

Ionic Current Simulation During the Post Flame Period in SI Engines

Amir H. Shamekhi, Ali Gaffari

ICEF 2004; 223-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0820

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Pressure , Simulation , Spark-ignition engine , Electrodes , Computers , Cylinders , Electric current , Engines

Simulation of Extended Expansion Lean Burn Spark Ignition Engine

A. Manivannan, R. Ramprabhu, P. Tamilporai, S. Chandrasekaran

ICEF 2004; 229-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0822

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Topics: Simulation , Spark-ignition engine , Engines , Valves , Brakes , Compression , Cylinders , Cycles , Friction , Heat transfer

A New Criterion to Determine the Start of Combustion in Diesel Engine

Tomazˇ Katrasˇnik, Samuel Rodman Opresˇnik, Ferdinand Trenc, Nedjeljko Sˇkific´

ICEF 2004; 235-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0830

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel engines , Pressure , Cylinders , First law of thermodynamics , Sensors , Computers , Cycles , Engine cylinders , Engines

On Combustion Invariants for MBT Timing Estimation and Control

Ibrahim Haskara, Guoming G. Zhu, Chao F. Daniels, Jim Winkelman

ICEF 2004; 243-250doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0835

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Topics: Combustion , Engines , Pressure measurement , Stress

CFD Modeling of Pilot Injection and EGR in DI Diesel Engines

Arturo de Risi, Teresa Donateo, Domenico Laforgia

ICEF 2004; 251-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0837

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Modeling , Sprays , Combustion , Shells , Simulation , Computer simulation , Density

Examination of Knock Limits of a Spark Ignited Natural Gas Engine

Seref Soylu

ICEF 2004; 265-275doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0840

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Topics: Gas engines , Cylinders , Pressure , Combustion , Computation , Design , Errors , Flames

The Role of Simulation in the Development of a Fast-Actuation Solenoid C.R. Injection System

Gian Marco Bianchi, Piero Pelloni, Giovanni Osbat, Marco Parotto, Rita Di Gioia, Stefania Falfari, Federico Brusiani

ICEF 2004; 277-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0847

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Topics: Simulation , Solenoids , Modeling , Cycles , Dynamic response , Engines , Pressure , Pumps , Circuits , Combustion

A 2D Simulation Method for Computing Droplet Size Spectrum During the Atomization of High-Speed Liquid Jets

Gian Marco Bianchi, Piero Pelloni, Stefano Toninel, Davide Paganelli, Daniele Suzzi

ICEF 2004; 285-297doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0848

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Topics: Drops , Jets , Simulation , Stability , Turbulence , Sensitivity analysis , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Diesel engines , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Sensitivity Analyses of NO_x Formation in Micro-Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engines

Huateng Yang, S. R. Krishnan, K. K. Srinivasan, K. Clark Midkiff

ICEF 2004; 299-307doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0851

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Topics: Gas engines , Nitrogen oxides , Sensitivity analysis , Engines , Errors , Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Fuels , Modeling , Natural gas

A Numerical Study on the Design and Flow Patterns of Compressor Impeller in a Marine Engine Turbocharger

Hong-Won Kim, Seung-Hyup Ryu, Sang-Hak Ghal, Ji-Soo Ha

ICEF 2004; 309-314doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0857

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Topics: Compressor impellers , Design , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbochargers , Compressors , Blades , Geometry , Compressed air , Impellers

The Influence of High Cetane Blending Components on Emissions From a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine With EGR

W. Stuart Neill, Wallace L. Chippior, Ken Mitchell, Craig Faibridge, Rene´ Pigeon, Robert L. McCormick, John Van Heyst

ICEF 2004; 315-323doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0887

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust gas recirculation , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Ester , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Cylinders , Diesel

A New Predictive ID Model for Advanced High Speed Direct Injection Diesel Engines

Lurun Zhong, Naeim A. Henein, Walter Bryzik

ICEF 2004; 325-333doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0892

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Topics: Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Combustion , Emissions , Common rail fuel injectors , Cylinders , Diffusion (Physics) , Engines , Ignition delay , Stress

Comparison Between Steady and Unsteady CFD Simulations of Two Different Port Designs in a Four Valve HSDI Diesel Engine: Swirl Intensity and Engine Permeability

Giuseppe Cantore, Stefano Fontanesi, Luca Montorsi, Paolo Ortolani

ICEF 2004; 335-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0908

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel engines , Engineering simulation , Engines , Permeability , Simulation , Valves , Steady state , Compression , Cylinders

Numerical-Experimental Comparison of the Performance of a Partially Stratified Charge Natural Gas Fuelled Engine

Luca Andreassi, Stefano Cordiner, Vincenzo Mulone, C. Reynolds, R. L. Evans

ICEF 2004; 347-361doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0912

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Topics: Engines , Natural gas , Combustion , Fuels , Combustion chambers , Computer simulation , Corporate average fuel economy , Cycles , Cylinders , Design

Stable Fuel Confinement in Stratified Charge GDI Engines

S. Zanforlin, R. Gentili

ICEF 2004; 363-372doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0919

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Topics: Direct injection spark ignition engines , Fuels , Engines , Stress , Computational fluid dynamics , Combustion , Cylinders , Ducts , Engine design , Exhaust systems

Analysis of an Extended Ionization Equilibrium in the Post-Flame Gases for Spark Ignited Combustion

A. Ahmedi, F. Mauss, B. Sunde´n

ICEF 2004; 373-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0922

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Topics: Combustion , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flames , Gases , Ionization , Pressure , Simulation , Electrons , Engines , Temperature

In-Cylinder Fuel-Air Mixture Investigation by Particle Image Velocimetry in a GDI Engine

G. Valentino, M. Auriemma, G. Caputo, F. E. Corcione

ICEF 2004; 381-388doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0924

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Topics: Cylinders , Direct injection spark ignition engines , Fuels , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Drops , Ejectors , Engineering prototypes , Engines

Study of Pulse Spray, Heat Release, Emissions and Efficiencies in a Compound Diesel HCCI Combustion Engine

Wanhua Su, Xiaoyu Zhang, Tiejian Lin, Yiqiang Pei, Hua Zhao

ICEF 2004; 389-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0927

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Emissions , Engines , Heat , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Sprays , Nitrogen oxides , Diffusion (Physics) , Fuels

Stochastic Model for the Investigation of the Effect of Inhomogeneities on Engine Knock

Adina Gogan, Bengt Sunde´n, Harry Lehtiniemi, Fabian Mauss

ICEF 2004; 399-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0929

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Topics: Engines , Temperature , Turbulence , Gases , Accounting , Chemistry , Density , Flames , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluids

S.I. Engine Operation on H₂, CO, CH₄ and Their Mixtures

Hailin Li, Ghazi A. Karim, A. Sohrabi

ICEF 2004; 409-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0931

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Topics: Engines , Methane , Fuels , Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Compression , Oxidation

The Effects of Intake Flow Swirl on the Combustion Characteristics of Hydrogen Fueled HCCI Engines

Chengke Liu, Ghazi A. Karim

ICEF 2004; 417-425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0932

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Hydrogen , Hydrogen fuels

Effect of Combustion Chamber Design on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Direct Injection (DI) Diesel Engine Fuelled With Refined Rice Bran Oil Blends

A. Samuel Raja, G. Lakshmi Narayana Rao, N. Nallusamy, M. Selva Ganesh Kumar

ICEF 2004; 427-435doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0950

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Design , Diesel engines , Emissions

A Phenomenological Combustion Model for Common Rail Multi-Jet Diesel Engine

Fabrizio Ponti, Gabriele Serra, Carlo Siviero

ICEF 2004; 437-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0951

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Topics: Combustion , Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel engines , Cycles , Cylinders , Delays , Engines , Heat , Errors , Fuels

Investigation Into the Deteriorated Performance of Diesel Engine After Prolonged Use of Vegetable Oil

Saiful Bari

ICEF 2004; 447-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0955

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Topics: Crude oil , Diesel engines , Engines , Valves , Vegetable oils , Brakes , Carbon , Combustion chambers , Cylinders , Fuel consumption

Residual Gas Fraction Estimation for Model-Based Variable Valve Timing and Spark Advance Control

Nicolo` Cavina, Fabrizio Ponti, Carlo Siviero, Rosanna Suglia

ICEF 2004; 457-465doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0956

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Topics: Valves , Engines , Exhaust systems , Combustion , Exhaust gas recirculation , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Oxygen , Design , Direct injection spark ignition engines

Nonlinear Versus Linear Stress-Strain Relations in Engine Turbulence Modeling Under Swirl and Squish Flow Conditions

Mirko Baratta, Andrea E. Catania, Stefano d’Ambrosio

ICEF 2004; 467-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0958

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Topics: Anisotropy , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Stress-strain relations , Turbulence

Effect of Fuel Injection Pressure and Preheating on the Performance and Emissions of a Vegetable Oil Fuelled Diesel Engine

Pugazhvadivu Serane, Jeyachandran Krishnamurthy

ICEF 2004; 479-486doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0965

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Fuels , Pressure , Vegetable oils

Engine Design

Analysis for Strain on Torsional Damper Rubber and Torsional Vibration on Crankshaft for a Diesel Engine

Jouji Kimura, Katsukimi Takayama

ICEF 2004; 489-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0808

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Topics: Dampers , Diesel engines , Rubber , Vibration , Engines , Pulleys , Resonance , Turbocharged engines

Performance and Experience of the ABB TPL65VA Turbocharger With Variable Turbine Geometry on Medium-Speed Gas Engines for Generator Operation

Ioannis Vlaskos, Martin Seiler, Pierre Jacoby

ICEF 2004; 497-507doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0824

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Topics: Gas engines , Generators , Geometry , Turbines , Turbochargers , Engines , Gates (Closures) , Transients (Dynamics) , Axial flow , Computers

PIV Measurements of In-Cylinder Flow in a Four-Stroke Utility Engine and Correlation With Combustion Measurements

Karen E. Bevan, Jaal B. Ghandhi

ICEF 2004; 509-524doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0831

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Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Engines , Flow (Dynamics)

Improvement of Poppet Valve Injection Performance in Large-Bore Natural Gas Engines

Gi-Heon Kim, Allan Kirkpatrick, Charles Mitchell

ICEF 2004; 525-534doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0845

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Topics: Gas engines , Valves , Pressure , Momentum , Nozzles , Fuels , Gas flow , Compressible flow , Computer simulation , Design

Analysis of Compression-Ignition Engine Design Concerning Engine Structural Loading Capacity

Gong Chen

ICEF 2004; 535-539doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0869

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Topics: Design , Diesel engines , Engines , Cylinders , Clearances (Engineering) , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Firing , Pressure , Combustion

The Reliability Improvement of a Conventional Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold for a Small Size Gasoline Engine

Giuseppe De Angelis, Fernando Palomba

ICEF 2004; 541-546doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0876

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Topics: Cast iron , Exhaust manifolds , Gasoline engines , Reliability , Engines , Manifolds , Temperature , Cycles , Design , Exhaust systems

Simulation of Timing Chain Drives Using Ketsim

Thomas Engelhardt, Andreas Hoesl, Wolfram Lebrecht, Heinz Ulbrich, Friedrich Pfeiffer

ICEF 2004; 547-553doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0877

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Topics: Chain , Simulation , Acoustics , Camshafts , Combustion , Computer simulation , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Diesel injection pumps , Drive chain

Reduction of Emissions From a High Speed Passenger Ferry

Gregory J. Thompson, Nigel N. Clark, Mridul Gautam, Daniel K. Carder, Sam George

ICEF 2004; 555-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0895

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Topics: Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Diesel , Engines , Vessels , Fuels , Sulfur , Carbon dioxide , Exhaust systems , Quality control

Enhanced Application and Emission Control Possibilities With Electronically Controlled Low Speed Diesels

Ole Gro̸ne, Kjeld Aabo, Peter Skjoldager

ICEF 2004; 571-579doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0901

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Topics: Air pollution control , Engines , Fuels , Propulsion , Emissions , Liquefied natural gas , Vessels , Carbon dioxide , Ejectors , Energy generation

Numerical Analysis of Swirl Control Strategies in a Four Valve HSDI Diesel Engine

S. Fontanesi, E. Mattarelli, L. Montorsi

ICEF 2004; 581-592doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0909

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Topics: Diesel engines , Numerical analysis , Valves , Geometry , Stress , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Engines , Air flow , Compression

Numerical Analysis of the Flow Within a Clark Turbocharger Compressor

K. S. Chapman, Sudip Dey, Ali Keshavarz

ICEF 2004; 593-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0974

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Topics: Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Turbochargers , Computer simulation

Development of a New Mechanism for a Rotary Internal Combustion Engine

M. Athiayyappasamy, R. Udaya Kumar

ICEF 2004; 601-606doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0980

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Topics: Atkinson cycle engines , Atmospheric pressure , Brayton cycle , Compression , Computer programming languages , Cycles , Diesel engines , Engines , Exhaust systems , Gases

Lubrication and Friction

A Method to Predict Fretting in Diesel Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Bores

Bruce Badding, Manoj Bhalerao, John P. Dowell, Ramesh Gambheera, Sairam Sundaram

ICEF 2004; 607-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0832

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Topics: Bearings , Diesel engines , Design , Shells , Stress , Damage , Engines , Computer software , Cycles , Fatigue

Oil Ring Design Influence on Lube Oil Consumption of SI Engines

Andre´ Ferrarese, Fernando F. Rovai

ICEF 2004; 617-623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0868

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Topics: Design , Engines , Sealing (Process) , Spark-ignition engine , Vehicles , Circuits , Dynamometers , Cities , Cycles , Stress

Experimental Study of Lube Oil Characteristics in the PCV System and Effects on Engine Oil Consumption

Oscar Lopez, Tian Tian, Victor W. Wong

ICEF 2004; 625-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0928

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Topics: Engines , Gases , Stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Cylinders , Coolants , Emissions , Evaporation , Pistons

A Three-Dimensional Model for Piston Ring-Pack Dynamics and Blow-By Gas Flow

Liang Liu, Tian Tian

ICEF 2004; 639-649doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0968

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Gas flow , Pistons , Three-dimensional models , Compression , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Finite element analysis , Pressure

The Friction Reduction With a New Two-Piece Spring Retainer Design and Light Weight Valve Train Components in SI Engines

Thomas Brinkmann, Jens Gaertner, Klaus Gebauer

ICEF 2004; 651-657doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0969

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Topics: Design , Friction , Spark-ignition engine , Springs , Trains , Valves , Weight (Mass) , Torque , Alloys , Combustion

ARES-ARICE Symposium on Gas-Fired Reciprocating Engines

Numerical Simulation and Experiments of Reformed Fuel Blends in a Lean-Burn Spark-Ignited Engine

Scott B. Fiveland, Brett M. Bailey, Martin L. Willi, Joel D. Hiltner, Farzan Parsinejad, Hameed Metghalchi

ICEF 2004; 659-667doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0812

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Topics: Computer simulation , Engines , Fuels , Flames , Emissions , Ignition , Nitrogen oxides , Thermal efficiency , Tradeoffs , Chemical properties

Optimization of a Non-Fueled Prechamber Ignition System for a Lean-Burn, Industrial Natural Gas Engine

Corey A. Honl

ICEF 2004; 669-677doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0821

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Topics: Gas engines , Ignition systems , Optimization , Cylinders , Engines , Combustion , Design

Reducing Cylinder-to-Cylinder Variation in a V-8 Natural Gas Engine With Cycle Simulation Techniques

Jeremy Eubanks, David Branyon, Jack Smith

ICEF 2004; 679-685doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0823

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Topics: Cycles , Cylinders , Gas engines , Simulation , Turbochargers , Diesel engines , Electromagnetic induction , Emissions , Energy generation , Engines

Selective NO_x Recirculation for Stationary Lean-Burn Natural Gas Engines

Chamila A. Tissera, Matt M. Swartz, Emre Tatli, Ramprabhu Vellaisamy, Nigel N. Clark, Gregory J. Thompson, Ralph D. Nine, Richard J. Atkinson

ICEF 2004; 687-693doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0839

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Topics: Gas engines , Nitrogen oxides , Engines , Combustion , Desorption , Fuels , Stress , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases

Nitrogen Enriched Combustion of a Natural Gas Engine to Reduce NO_x Emissions

Munidhar S. Biruduganti, Sreenath B. Gupta, Steven McConnell, Raj Sekar

ICEF 2004; 695-701doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0843

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Gas engines , Nitrogen , Nitrogen oxides , Ignition , Engines , Stress , Exhaust gas recirculation , Fuels

Combustion Characteristics and Engine Performance of a New Radio Frequency Electrostatic Ignition System Igniting Lean Air-Fuel Mixtures

Paul D. Freen, Jess Gingrich, James Chiu

ICEF 2004; 703-711doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0853

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Ignition systems

Application of Adaptive Control to Reduce Cyclic Dispersion Near the Lean Limit in a Small-Scale, Natural Gas Engine

K. Dean Edwards, Robert M. Wagner

ICEF 2004; 713-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0855

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Topics: Adaptive control , Combustion , Cycles , Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Feedback , Fuels , Gas engines , Heat

Characterization of Erosion Mechanisms of Natural Gas Engine Spark Plugs

Roger K. Richards, David M. Layton, Hua-Tay Lin, Michael P. Brady

ICEF 2004; 723-742doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0875

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Topics: Erosion , Gas engines , Electrodes , Alloys , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Nickel alloys , Oxidation , Corrosion , Emissions

Friction Reduction via Piston and Ring Design for an Advanced Natural-Gas Reciprocating Engine

Grant Smedley, S. H. Mansouri, Tian Tian, Victor W. Wong

ICEF 2004; 743-753doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0879

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Topics: Design , Friction , Natural gas , Piston engines , Pistons , Piston rings , Emissions , Engines , Tension , Brakes

Use of Railplugs to Extend the Lean Limit of Natural Gas Engines

Hongxun Gao, Ron Matthews, Sreepati Hari, Matt Hall

ICEF 2004; 755-762doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0881

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Topics: Gas engines , Ignition , Engines , Ignition systems , Circuit design , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Stability , Stress , Testing

A Numerical Study of Spark Ignition

O. Ekici, V. K. Bokka, O. A. Ezekoye, R. D. Matthews

ICEF 2004; 763-772doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0884

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Topics: Ignition , Chemistry , Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas discharge (Electric discharge) , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Fluid mechanics , Fuels , Ionization

Friction Predictions for Piston Ring-Cylinder Liner Lubrication

H. Xu, M. D. Bryant, R. D. Matthews, T. M. Kiehne, B. D. Steenwyk, N. W. Bolander, F. Sadeghi

ICEF 2004; 773-784doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0885

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Topics: Cylinders , Friction , Lubrication , Pistons , Lubricants , Die cutting , Flow (Dynamics) , Piston rings , Shearing (Deformation) , Boundary lubrication

Corona Discharge Ingnition for Internal Combustion Engines

Nathan Theiss, Paul Ronney, Jian-Bang Liu, Martin Gundersen

ICEF 2004; 785-795doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0891

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Topics: Corona discharge , Internal combustion engines , Ignition , Combustion , Engines , Design , Electrodes , Emissions , Ignition systems , Natural gas

Two-Stage Catalytic NOx Reduction With Hydrocarbons for Lean Burn Gas Fired Reciprocating Engines

Erik M. Holmgreen, Matthew M. Yung, Umit S. Ozkan

ICEF 2004; 797-803doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0893

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Topics: Nitrogen oxides , Piston engines , Catalysts , Oxidation , Cobalt , Equilibrium (Physics) , Exhaust systems , Gas chromatography , Gas engines , Silver

Bifunctional Catalysts for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by Hydrocarbons

Michael K. Neylon, Mario J. Castagnola, A. Jeremy Kropf, Christopher L. Marshall

ICEF 2004; 805-809doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0902

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Topics: Catalysts , Selective catalytic reduction , Nitrogen oxides , Temperature , Water , Extended X-ray absorption fine structure

Film Thickness and Friction Measurement of Piston Ring Cylinder Liner Contact With Corresponding Modeling Including Mixed Lubrication

Nathan W. Bolander, Brian D. Steenwyk, Ashwin Kumar, Farshid Sadeghi

ICEF 2004; 811-821doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0903

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Topics: Cylinders , Film thickness , Friction , Lubrication , Modeling , Piston rings , Displacement , Lubricants , Sensors , Cavitation

Laser Spark Ignition: Laser Development and Engine Testing

Michael H. McMillian, Steven D. Woodruff, Steven W. Richardson, Dustin L. McIntyre

ICEF 2004; 823-832doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0917

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Topics: Engines , Ignition , Lasers , Testing , Fuels , Gas engines , Cylinders , Durability , Emissions , Engineering prototypes

Thermal Management for 6-Cylinder HCCI Engine: Low Cost, High Efficiency, Ultra-Low NOx Power Generation

Joel Martinez-Frias, Daniel Flowers, Salvador M. Aceves, Francisco Espinos-Loza, Robert Dibble

ICEF 2004; 833-839doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2004-0930

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Topics: Cylinders , Energy generation , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Nitrogen oxides , Thermal management , Engines , Brakes , Emissions , Cycles , Simulation