An experimental analysis of low-temperature and premixed combustion for simultaneous reduction of NOx and particulate emissions in direct injection diesel engines
- 1 August 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in International Journal of Engine Research
- Vol. 3 (4), 249-259
- https://doi.org/10.1243/146808702762230932
Abstract
A new combustion concept, named MK (modulated kinetics) combustion, has been developed, which reduces NOx and smoke simultaneously through high exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and retarded injection timing. High-speed photography was employed to investigate the physical and chemical processes of MK combustion, and the results revealed that the combustion features premixed combustion and the low-temperature flames were accompanied by transparent appearances. Heat flux measurements and KIVA calculations were also made to investigate the effects of swirl, which serves to improve thermal efficiency in MK combustion. It was apparent that the swirl effectively governs the fuel distribution in the combustion chamber, suppressing HC formation and improving thermal efficiency by preventing the flames from contacting the cavity walls. Throughout these experiments, ignition delay and fuel injection duration were found to be the two key parameters that control MK combustion. Accordingly, ignition delay was prolonged by cooled EGR and fuel injection duration was shortened by high injection pressure to allow the MK combustion operation in a high load range.Keywords
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