Fundamental insights on ignition and combustion of natural gas in an active fueled pre-chamber spark-ignition system

R Rajasegar, Y Niki, JM García-Oliver, Z Li… - Combustion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Pre-chamber spark-ignition (PCSI), either fueled or non-fueled, is a leading concept with the
potential to enable diesel-like efficiency in medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) natural …

Exploring the EGR dilution limits of a pre-chamber ignited heavy-duty natural gas engine operated at stoichiometric conditions-an optical study

R Rajasegar, A Srna, R Novella, I Barbery - SAE International Journal of …, 2023 - sae.org
Pre-chamber spark ignition (PCSI) systems have been proven to improve combustion
stability in highlydiluted and ultra-lean natural gas (NG) engine operation by providing …

Optical study on a heavy-duty natural gas dual-fuel engine applying POMDME as pilot fuel

M Mühlthaler, M Prager… - International Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
In this study, a fully optically accessible single-cylinder research engine is the basis for the
visualization and generation of extensive knowledge about the in-cylinder processes of …

Optical Investigation of Mixture Formation in a Hydrogen-Fueled Heavy-Duty Engine with Direct-Injection

J Laichter, SA Kaiser, R Rajasegar, A Srna - SAE International Journal of …, 2023 - sae.org
Mixture formation in a hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty engine with direct injection and a nearly-
quiescent top-hat combustion chamber was investigated using laser-induced fluorescence …

[HTML][HTML] Large eddy simulation of a premixed dual-fuel combustion: Effects of inhomogeneity level on auto-ignition of micro-pilot fuel

A Nemati, JC Ong, M Zhang, JH Walther - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
In a premixed dual-fuel (DF) methane-diesel engine, the ignition of the lean premixed
methane/air mixture starts with the assistance of a pilot diesel injection. Auto-ignition of pilot …

Impact of Hydrogen on the Ignition and Combustion Behavior Diesel Sprays in a Dual Fuel, Diesel-Piloted, Premixed Hydrogen Engine

R Rajasegar, A Srna, T Lee - 2023 - sae.org
Renewably sourced hydrogen is seen as promising sustainable carbon-free alternative to
conventional fossil fuels for use in hard to decarbonize sectors. As the hydrogen supply …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the ignition process and flame structure of conventional and oxygenated fuels under engine relevant conditions–An optical study

R Rajasegar, A Srna - Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2024 - Elsevier
Renewably generated synthetic fuels such as poly-oxymethylene ethers (OME) have a
significant potential to effectively break the soot-NO X trade-off in compression ignition …

Effect of spray collapse on mixture preparation and combustion characteristics of a spark-ignition heavy-duty diesel optical engine fueled with direct-injected liquefied …

R Rajasegar, A Srna - 2023 - sae.org
Abstract Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), as a common alternative fuel for internal
combustion engines is currently widespread in use for fleet vehicles. However, a current …

[PDF][PDF] Optical investigation of cyclic variability in direct-injection spark-ignition engines

J Laichter - 2024 - d-nb.info
Optical diagnostics were used in two different single-cylinder research engines to
investigate cycle-to-cycle variations (CCV). A range of physical characteristics, including the …

Numerical analysis of a premixed green e-fuel combustion with large eddy simulation: effects of the number of pilot fuel nozzle holes on auto-ignition

A Nemati, JC Ong, M Zhang, JH Walther - 35th International Conference …, 2022 - orbit.dtu.dk
The future fuel for marine engines is not yet decided. However, it is well-known that utilizing
green alternative e-fuels is a big step in the way of decarbonization. Dual-fuel (DF) engines …