As engine efficiency targets continue to rise, additional improvements must consider
reduction of heat transfer losses. The development of advanced heat transfer models and …

Cycle resolved wall temperature measurements have been performed in a one cylinder port
injected optical Scania D12 truck engine run in HCCI mode. Point measurements at various …

IN general, the use of advanced optical diagnostics permits nonintrusive measurements with
high spatial and temporal resolution of quantities such as temperature, flame shape …

Temperature measurement of internal components and surfaces can enhance
understanding of thermal processes that occur during engine operation. Such …

A tracer-based planar laser-induced fluorescence (TB-PLIF) imaging diagnostic using 3-
pentanone has been optimized for use in IC engines. The diagnostic utilizes dual …

In-cylinder temperature and velocity fields were quantified simultaneously in an optically
accessible, small-bore diesel engine. A technique utilizing luminescence from Pr: YAG …

Piston temperature experiments were conducted in a single-cylinder heavy-duty Diesel
research engine, based on the Volvo Powertrain D12C engine both by use of optical …

Thermographic phosphors thermometry was used to measure engine valves and
transparent piston temperatures in two dimensions as well point wise of a running, optically …

In order to further improve the energy conversion efficiency in reciprocating engines,
detailed knowledge about the involved processes is required. One major loss source in …

The results of a field test in a commercial turbine engine showed that we can remotely
measure the temperature of engine components in operating engines using thermographic …