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ASME 2008 Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference

April 27–30, 2008

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-4813-2

In This Volume

Advanced Combustion (7)
Emission Control Systems (2)
Fuels (5)
Instrumentation, Control and Hybrids (3)
Numerical Simulation (9)
Engine Design, Lubrication and Applications (9)
Large Bore Engines (All Aspects) (5)

ASME 2008 Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference

Advanced Combustion

Controlling n-Heptane HCCI Combustion With Partial Reforming: Experimental Results and Modeling Analysis

Vahid Hosseini, W. Stuart Neill, M. David Checkel

ICES 2008; 1-14https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1618

Abstract

View Articletitled, Controlling n-Heptane HCCI Combustion With Partial Reforming: Experimental Results and Modeling Analysis

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Topics: Combustion , Heptane , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Modeling analysis , Fuels , Engines , Temperature , Chemistry , Delays , Heat

Measurement of Biodiesel Blend and Conventional Diesel Spray Structure Using X-Ray Radiography

A. L. Kastengren, C. F. Powell, K.-S. Im, Y.-J. Wang, J. Wang

ICES 2008; 15-27https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1646

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measurement of Biodiesel Blend and Conventional Diesel Spray Structure Using X-Ray Radiography

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Topics: Biodiesel , Diesel , Sprays , X-rays , Fuels , Nozzles , Calibration , Density , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Ejectors

Modeling Soot Formation Using Reduced PAH Chemistry in n-Heptane Lifted Flames With Application to Low Temperature Combustion

Gokul Vishwanathan, Rolf D. Reitz

ICES 2008; 29-36https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1647

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling Soot Formation Using Reduced PAH Chemistry in n-Heptane Lifted Flames With Application to Low Temperature Combustion

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Topics: Chemistry , Combustion , Flames , Heptane , Low temperature , Modeling , Soot , Computational fluid dynamics , Cylinders , Emissions

Comparison of Stratified and Homogeneous Combustion in a Direct-Injected Two-Stroke Engine for Snowmobile Applications

Justin Johnson, Karen R. Den Braven

ICES 2008; 37-45https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1654

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of Stratified and Homogeneous Combustion in a Direct-Injected Two-Stroke Engine for Snowmobile Applications

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Topics: Combustion , Two-stroke engines , Corporate average fuel economy , Engines , Fuel efficiency , Stress , Calibration , Design , Emissions , Fuels

Extending the Lean Limit of Natural Gas Engines

R. L. Evans

ICES 2008; 47-52https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1657

Abstract

View Articletitled, Extending the Lean Limit of Natural Gas Engines

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Combustion systems , Cylinders , Emissions , Engines , Gas engines , Ignition , Natural gas , Nitrogen oxides

Inline Pump Internal Flow Characterization for Optimized Diesel Injection

G. Chiatti, O. Chiavola, F. Palmieri

ICES 2008; 53-61https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1663

Abstract

View Articletitled, Inline Pump Internal Flow Characterization for Optimized Diesel Injection

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Topics: Diesel , Internal flow , Pumps , Fuels , Computer simulation , Diesel engines , Discharge coefficient , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization

A Theoretical Study on Performance and Combustion Characteristics of HCCI Engine Operation With Diesel Surrogate Fuels: n-Heptane, Dimethyl Ether

Seyed Navid Shahangian, Mojtaba Keshavarz, Ghasem Javadirad, Nader Bagheri, Seyed Ali Jazayeri

ICES 2008; 63-73https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1682

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Theoretical Study on Performance and Combustion Characteristics of HCCI Engine Operation With Diesel Surrogate Fuels: n-Heptane, Dimethyl Ether

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Fuels , Heptane , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Emissions , Engines , Ignition , Computer software

Emission Control Systems

Lumped Parameter Approach for DPF Management in Stationary Diesel Engines

G. Chiatti, O. Chiavola, G. Falcucci

ICES 2008; 75-85https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1670

Abstract

View Articletitled, Lumped Parameter Approach for DPF Management in Stationary Diesel Engines

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Topics: Diesel engines , Filters , Flow (Dynamics) , Soot , Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel , Emissions , Locomotives , Particulate matter , Pressure drop

EGR Oxidation and Catalytic Fuel Reforming for Diesel Engines

Usman Asad, Ming Zheng

ICES 2008; 87-97https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1684

Abstract

View Articletitled, EGR Oxidation and Catalytic Fuel Reforming for Diesel Engines

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Topics: Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Fuels , Oxidation , Combustion , Cylinders , Emissions , Engines , Carbon dioxide , Catalysts

Fuels

The Effect of Using High FFA Rubber Seed Based Biodiesel With Cold and Hot EGR on Performance and Emissions of a CI Engine

B. Baiju, L. M. Das, M. K. G. Babu

ICES 2008; 99-106https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1635

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Effect of Using High FFA Rubber Seed Based Biodiesel With Cold and Hot EGR on Performance and Emissions of a CI Engine

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Topics: Biodiesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust gas recirculation , Rubber , Nitrogen oxides , Engines , Smoke , Temperature , Carbon

Experimental Investigations on Lubricity and Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel

Purnanand V. Bhale, Nishikant V. Deshpande, Shashikant B. Thombre

ICES 2008; 107-114https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1636

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigations on Lubricity and Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel

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Topics: Biodiesel , Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Wear , Diesel engines , Fuel pumps , Fuels , Diesel , Cold climates

Influence of Physical and Chemical Properties of Two Biodiesel Fuels on Performance, Combustion and Exhaust Emission Characteristics in a DI-CI Engine

V. Pulagala Rao, Basava V. A. Rao

ICES 2008; 115-128https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1660

Abstract

View Articletitled, Influence of Physical and Chemical Properties of Two Biodiesel Fuels on Performance, Combustion and Exhaust Emission Characteristics in a DI-CI Engine

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Topics: Biodiesel , Chemical properties , Combustion , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Stress , Ester , Bulk modulus

A Comparison of Ethanol and Butanol as Oxygenates Using a Direct-Injection, Spark-Ignition (DISI) Engine

Thomas Wallner, Scott A. Miers, Steve McConnell

ICES 2008; 129-139https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1690

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comparison of Ethanol and Butanol as Oxygenates Using a Direct-Injection, Spark-Ignition (DISI) Engine

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Topics: Engines , Ethanol , Ignition , Gasoline , Combustion , Emissions , Fuel consumption , Fuels , Stress , Density

Blow-By Vapour Impact on Flexible Fuel Applications

Fernando Fusco Rovai, Cla´udio Milanez Ju´nior, Paul Edward Cawsey

ICES 2008; 141-147https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1698

Abstract

View Articletitled, Blow-By Vapour Impact on Flexible Fuel Applications

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Topics: Fuels , Lubricants , Ejectors , Sensors , Automobiles , Engines , Ethanol , Gasohol , Temperature , Vehicles

Instrumentation, Control and Hybrids

Analysis of the Relationship Between Mean Indicated Torque and Its Waveform for Modern Common Rail Diesel and Gasoline Engines

Fabrizio Ponti, Matteo Rinaldi

ICES 2008; 149-159https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1634

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis of the Relationship Between Mean Indicated Torque and Its Waveform for Modern Common Rail Diesel and Gasoline Engines

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Topics: Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel , Gasoline engines , Torque , Engines , Cylinders , Combustion , Signals , Diesel engines , Dynamic systems

Electro-Pneumatic Exhaust Valve Modeling and Control for an Internal Combustion Engine

Jia Ma, Guoming Zhu, Tom Stuecken, Andrew Hartsig, Harold Schock

ICES 2008; 161-172https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1653

Abstract

View Articletitled, Electro-Pneumatic Exhaust Valve Modeling and Control for an Internal Combustion Engine

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Topics: Control modeling , Exhaust systems , Internal combustion engines , Valves , Engines , Valve actuators , Cylinders , Errors , Pressure , Combustion

Modeling of Compressed Air Hybrid Operation for a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine

Xiaoyong Wang, Tsu-Chin Tsao, Chun Tai, Hyungsuk Kang, Paul N. Blumberg

ICES 2008; 173-186https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1679

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling of Compressed Air Hybrid Operation for a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine

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Topics: Compressed air , Diesel engines , Modeling , Engines , Cycles , Valves , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Simulation , Trucks

Numerical Simulation

Description and Analysis of a One-Dimensional Gas-Dynamic Model With Independent Time Discretization

Jose Galindo, Jose R. Serrano, Francisco J. Arnau, Pedro Piqueras

ICES 2008; 187-197https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1610

Abstract

View Articletitled, Description and Analysis of a One-Dimensional Gas-Dynamic Model With Independent Time Discretization

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Topics: Catalysts , Cylinders , Design , Diesel , Ducts , Engines , Filters , Finite difference methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Gasdynamics

Method of Computation for Periodic Oscillations of a High Power Density Internal Combustion Engine Drive Train in the Presence of Backlash

Alexander Fridman, Olga Privalova, Ilya Piraner

ICES 2008; 199-204https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1624

Abstract

View Articletitled, Method of Computation for Periodic Oscillations of a High Power Density Internal Combustion Engine Drive Train in the Presence of Backlash

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Topics: Computation , Internal combustion engines , Oscillations , Power density , Trains , Gear trains , Accounting , Computer simulation , Cycles , Diesel engines

Application of a Phenomenological Soot Model for Diesel Engine Combustion

Xiaobei Cheng, Hongling Jv, Yifeng Wu

ICES 2008; 205-214https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1629

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of a Phenomenological Soot Model for Diesel Engine Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel engines , Soot , Turbulence , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Oxidation , Energy dissipation , Particulate matter , Chemical reactions , Emissions

Knock Prediction in Industrial Dual Fuel Engines Using a Two-Zone Combustion Model With Consideration of Chemical Kinetics

Ahmed Al-Sened, Hesameddin Safari, Mojtaba Keshavarz, Ghasem Javadirad

ICES 2008; 215-223https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1630

Abstract

View Articletitled, Knock Prediction in Industrial Dual Fuel Engines Using a Two-Zone Combustion Model With Consideration of Chemical Kinetics

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Topics: Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Engines , Fuels , Diesel , Temperature , Compression , Equilibrium (Physics) , Heat , Modeling

3D CFD Simulations of Hydrogen Fuelled Spark Ignition Engine

Dinesh D. Adgulkar, N. V. Deshpande, S. B. Thombre, I. K. Chopde

ICES 2008; 225-232https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1649

Abstract

View Articletitled, 3D CFD Simulations of Hydrogen Fuelled Spark Ignition Engine

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Gasoline , Hydrogen , Ignition , Simulation , Spark-ignition engine

Definition of a LES Numerical Methodology for the Simulation of Engine Flows on Fixed Grid

Federico Brusiani, Piero Pelloni, Giulio Cazzoli

ICES 2008; 233-248https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1658

Abstract

View Articletitled, Definition of a LES Numerical Methodology for the Simulation of Engine Flows on Fixed Grid

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Topics: Engine flow , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Computational fluid dynamics , Engines , Internal combustion engines , Dynamic models , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics)

Combined Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Air-to-Fuel Ratio on Cyclic Variation of High Performance Engines

Claudio Forte, Gian Marco Bianchi, Enrico Corti, Stefano Fantoni

ICES 2008; 249-260https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1668

Abstract

View Articletitled, Combined Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Air-to-Fuel Ratio on Cyclic Variation of High Performance Engines

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Cycles , Cylinders , Engines , Flames , Fuels , Heat , Numerical analysis , Pressure

Numerical Simulation of Convective Heat Transfer in a Spark Ignition Engine

Arash Mohammadi, Seyed Ali Jazayeri, Masoud Ziabasharhagh

ICES 2008; 261-266https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1687

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Convective Heat Transfer in a Spark Ignition Engine

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Computer simulation , Convection , Heat flux , Heat transfer coefficients , Spark-ignition engine , Cylinders , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Engines

Dual-Stage Turbocharger Matching and Boost Control Options

Byungchan Lee, Dohoy Jung, Dennis Assanis, Zoran Filipi

ICES 2008; 267-277https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1692

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dual-Stage Turbocharger Matching and Boost Control Options

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Topics: Turbochargers , Diesel engines , Pressure , Simulation , Turbines , Valves , Engines , High pressure (Physics) , Sports , Transients (Dynamics)

Engine Design, Lubrication and Applications

Analysis and Customization of Rocker Arm Joint Sliding Velocity

Bruce K. Geist, David Eovaldi

ICES 2008; 279-287https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1626

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Customization of Rocker Arm Joint Sliding Velocity

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Topics: Algorithms , Valves

Reduced Friction Losses and Wear by DLC Coating of Piston Pins

Roman Morgenstern, Wolfgang Kießling, Simon Reichstein

ICES 2008; 289-297https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1650

Abstract

View Articletitled, Reduced Friction Losses and Wear by DLC Coating of Piston Pins

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Topics: Diamond films , Friction , Pins (Engineering) , Pistons , Wear , Brass (Metal) , Engines , Steel , Cylinders , Temperature

The Effects of Power Cylinder Design Parameters on Lube Oil Consumption of a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine

Ozgen Akalin, Selcuk Cobanoglu, Ahu Toygar, Ozcan Gul, Goktan Kurnaz, O. Rustu Ergen

ICES 2008; 299-307https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1661

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Effects of Power Cylinder Design Parameters on Lube Oil Consumption of a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine

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Topics: Cylinders , Design , Diesel engines , Engines , Surface roughness , Sulfur , Exhaust systems , Mass spectrometers , Steady state , Surface texture

Analysis of the Air-Fuel Mixture Control in Natural Gas Fuelled Turbocharged Engines

Francisco Payri, Jose Galindo, Jose Manuel Luja´n, He´ctor Climent

ICES 2008; 309-317https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1671

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis of the Air-Fuel Mixture Control in Natural Gas Fuelled Turbocharged Engines

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Topics: Fuels , Natural gas , Turbocharged engines , Cylinders , Engines , Transients (Dynamics) , Computer simulation , Emissions , Exhaust manifolds , Exhaust systems

Parametrical Study of Pump-to-Injector Line Pressure Over Various Input Parameters of Liquid Fuel Compression Engine

Gong Chen

ICES 2008; 319-325https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1673

Abstract

View Articletitled, Parametrical Study of Pump-to-Injector Line Pressure Over Various Input Parameters of Liquid Fuel Compression Engine

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Topics: Compression , Ejectors , Engines , Fuels , Pressure , Pumps , Diesel engines , Nozzles , Bulk modulus , Density

Addressing CAM Wear and Follower Jump in Single-Dwell CAM-Follower Systems With an Adjustable Modified Trapezoidal Acceleration CAM Profile

Forrest W. Flocker

ICES 2008; 327-335https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1675

Abstract

View Articletitled, Addressing CAM Wear and Follower Jump in Single-Dwell CAM-Follower Systems With an Adjustable Modified Trapezoidal Acceleration CAM Profile

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Topics: Wear

Engine-Component Wear Modeling With Consideration of Growth and Removal of Surface Films: Computational Framework and Preliminary Results

B. C. Thomas, Victor W. Wong

ICES 2008; 337-346https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1693

Abstract

View Articletitled, Engine-Component Wear Modeling With Consideration of Growth and Removal of Surface Films: Computational Framework and Preliminary Results

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Topics: Engines , Modeling , Thin films , Wear , Lubricants , Automotive engines , Iron , Surface roughness

A ‘New Twist’ on Twisted Rings

Steve Sytsma, Mike Carson, Kimm Karrip, Randy Lunsford

ICES 2008; 347-353https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1694

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View Articletitled, A ‘New Twist’ on Twisted Rings

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Topics: Compression , Computer simulation , Design , Engines , Friction , Piston rings , Simulation results , Temperature

Experimental Investigation of Surface Modifications for Piston-Ring/Cylinder-Liner Friction Reduction

Marko S. Cater, Nathan W. Bolander, Farshid Sadeghi

ICES 2008; 355-365https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1695

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Surface Modifications for Piston-Ring/Cylinder-Liner Friction Reduction

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Topics: Cylinders , Friction , Piston rings , Lubrication , Bearings , Dynamometers , Engines , Lasers , Nd-YAG lasers , Pressure

Large Bore Engines (All Aspects)

Low Temperature Combustion Using Nitrogen Enrichment to Mitigate NOx From Large Bore Gas-Fueled Engines

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

ICES 2008; 367-374https://doi.org/10.1115/ICES2008-1616

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View Articletitled, Low Temperature Combustion Using Nitrogen Enrichment to Mitigate NOx From Large Bore Gas-Fueled Engines

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Topics: Combustion , Engines , Low temperature , Nitrogen , Nitrogen oxides , Emissions , Power density , Cylinders , Exhaust gas recirculation , Exhaust systems