Internal combustion engines : performance, fuel economy and emissions, 29-30 November 2013, IMechE, London

This book presents the papers from the __Internal Combustion Engines: Performance, fuel economy and emissions__ held in London, UK. This popular international conference from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers provides a forum for IC engine experts looking closely at developments for personal transport applications, though many of the drivers of change apply to light and heavy duty, on and off highway, transport and other sectors. These are exciting times to be working in the IC engine field. With the move towards downsizing, advances in FIE and alternative fuels, new engine architectures and the introduction of Euro 6 in 2014, there are plenty of challenges. The aim remains to reduce both CO2 emissions and the dependence on oil-derivate fossil fuels whilst meeting the future, more stringent constraints on gaseous and particulate material emissions as set by EU, North American and Japanese regulations. How will technology developments enhance performance and shape the next generation of designs? The book introduces compression and internal combustion engines' applications, followed by chapters on the challenges faced by alternative fuels and fuel delivery. The remaining chapters explore current improvements in combustion, pollution prevention strategies and data comparisons.* presents the latest requirements and challenges for personal transport applications * gives an insight into the technical advances and research going on in the IC Engines field * provides the latest developments in compression and spark ignition engines for light and heavy-duty applications, automotive and other markets Content: Front matter, Pages i-iii Copyright, Page iv Ultra boost for economy: realizing a 60% downsized engine concept, Pages 3-17 Part-load performance and emissions analysis of SI combustion with EIVC and throttled operation and CAI combustion, Pages 19-32 An optical investigation of a cold-start DISI engine startup strategy, Pages 33-52 Emissions from Euro 3 to Euro 6 light-duty vehicles equipped with a range of emissions control technologies, Pages 55-65 Engine emissions measurements from passenger cars at two different locations within the metropolitan area of Antwerp in Belgium and further statistical analysis, Pages 67-77 Analysis of the influence of vehicle usage pattern on the optimum range extender driveline configuration for a compact-class passenger car, Pages 79-91 Benefits of cylinder deactivation on a diesel engine and restrictions due to low boost, Pages 95-108 Dual-fuel heavy duty engines drive the dash for natural gas, Pages 111-121 High efficiency and low emission natural gas engines for heavy duty vehicles, Pages 123-136 Meeting the challenges associated with low-carbon alternative fuels through advanced CAE technologies, Pages 137-147 Laminar burning velocity as a fuel characteristic: Impact on vehicle performance, Pages 149-156 Expanding applications of tracer-based two-line PLIF technique for combustion measurements, Pages 159-168 Lean boost CAI combustion in a 2-stroke poppet valve GDI engine, Pages 169-177 Combustion process and PM emission characteristics in a stratified DISI engine under low load condition, Pages 179-192 Particulate matter emissions from gasoline direct injection spark ignition engines, Pages 193-202 Advanced, combined exhaust aftertreatment systems for light-duty diesel engines to meet next emission regulations, Pages 205-217 Advanced integrated exhaust aftertreatment systems and the mechanisms of NOx emissions control, Pages 219-229 Gasoline direct injected particulate emissions control at stage 6, Pages 231-250 Author Index, Pages 251-253 This book presents the papers from the Internal Combustion Engines: Performance, fuel economy and emissions held in London, UK. This popular international conference from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers provides a forum for IC engine experts looking closely at developments for personal transport applications, though many of the drivers of change apply to light and heavy duty, on and off highway, transport and other sectors. These are exciting times to be working in the IC engine field. With the move towards downsizing, advances in FIE and alternative fuels, new engine architectures and the introduction of Euro 6 in 2014, there are plenty of challenges. The aim remains to reduce both CO2 emissions and the dependence on oil-derivate fossil fuels whilst meeting the future, more stringent constraints on gaseous and particulate material emissions as set by EU, North American and Japanese regulations. How will technology developments enhance performance and shape the next generation of designs? The book introduces compression and internal combustion engines̉ applications, followed by chapters on the challenges faced by alternative fuels and fuel delivery. The remaining chapters explore current improvements in combustion, pollution prevention strategies and data comparisons. (A cura dell'editore) Contains the papers presented at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' conference held in London, 27-28 November 2013