Advances in Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines and Alternative Fuels
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 June 2024 | Viewed by 4811
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanical engineering; combustion; supply systems; fuels; alternative fuels; alternative sources of propulsion
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Interests: mechanical engineering; friction; tribology; supply systems; alternative fuels
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Interests: mechanical engineering; strength of materials; composite materials; piezoelectric actuators; supply systems; alternative fuels
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
At present, a great deal of emphasis is placed on the problem of fuel consumption and the toxicity of exhaust gases, especially of engines used in transport. Numerous studies point to the need to change the organization of the combustion process in relation to the classic one, or to use fuels with a lower carbon content (alternative). To meet this need, the use of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines is often proposed. In spite of the very complex combustion phenomenon, satisfactory results can be obtained by proper control of the process. On the other hand, the use of alternative fuels is able to reduce the engine’s emissions with comparable external ratings. With certain limitations, an HCCI engine can be fueled with alternative fuels or used as an admixture to the base fuel. Important aspects besides engine emissions, external indicators and fuel consumption are the mechanical processes to be subjected to strength or tribological assessment.
The main objective of this Special Issue is to bring together original publications on recent experimental research and computer simulations falling within the area of internal combustion engines operating in HCCI mode. We are also interested in studies indicating the possibilities of using different fuels to power non-HCCI engines. The range of applications for the engines can be very broad, from those used in transportation to commercial machinery and long-distance transport. This list does not exclude other areas of research that fall within the scope of internal combustion engines.
Prof. Dr. Dariusz Szpica
Dr. Andrzej Borawski
Dr. Grzegorz Mieczkowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- combustion engines
- homogeneous charge compression ignition
- combustion modelling
- experimental research
- fuels
- alternative fuels
- external indicators
- exhaust emissions
- fuel consumption
