Lean combustion analysis using a corona discharge igniter in an optical engine fueled with methane and a hydrogen-methane blend
The robustness of combustion initiation is one of the main issues of actual spark-ignition
engines, especially for highly-diluted or lean mixtures. In this work, the effects on combustion …
engines, especially for highly-diluted or lean mixtures. In this work, the effects on combustion …
Modeling of thermal and kinetic processes in non-equilibrium plasma ignition applied to a lean combustion engine
J Zembi, V Cruccolini, F Mariani, R Scarcelli… - Applied Thermal …, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years novel ignition systems have been developed to enable stable and efficient
engine operations with lean mixtures. Among them, radio-frequency corona ignition systems …
engine operations with lean mixtures. Among them, radio-frequency corona ignition systems …
Experimental characterisation of the thermal energy released by a Radio-Frequency Corona Igniter in nitrogen and air
Abstract The Radio-Frequency Corona Ignition System is characterised by a wide initial
combustion volume and precursors production, via radical insemination by the streamers, in …
combustion volume and precursors production, via radical insemination by the streamers, in …
Energy characterization of an innovative non-equilibrium plasma ignition system based on the dielectric barrier discharge via pressure-rise calorimetry
A dielectric barrier discharge igniter (BDI) ensures engine stable combustion at lean and/or
diluted conditions by the generation of non-equilibrium low-temperature plasma (LTP) …
diluted conditions by the generation of non-equilibrium low-temperature plasma (LTP) …
Comparative analysis between a barrier discharge igniter and a streamer-type radio-frequency corona igniter in an optically accessible engine in lean operating …
Among plasma-assisted ignition technologies, the Radio-Frequency (RF) corona family
represents an interesting solution for the ability to extend the engine operating range. These …
represents an interesting solution for the ability to extend the engine operating range. These …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of thermal and non-thermal discharge modes on ultra-lean mixtures in an optically accessible engine equipped with a corona ignition …
F Ricci, R Martinelli, M Dal Re, CN Grimaldi - Combustion and Flame, 2024 - Elsevier
Radio-Frequency corona-based ignition systems are currently being investigated by the
engine research community for their capability to ensure robust combustion at challenging …
engine research community for their capability to ensure robust combustion at challenging …
LES investigation of cycle-to-cycle variation in a SI optical access engine using TFM-AMR combustion model
J Zembi, M Battistoni, SK Nambully… - … Journal of Engine …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Multi-cycle large-eddy simulations (LES) are performed to investigate combustion cycle-to-
cycle variability (CCV) in a gasoline spark ignited optical access engine operating under …
cycle variability (CCV) in a gasoline spark ignited optical access engine operating under …
Investigation of the Lean Stable Limit of a Barrier Discharge Igniter and of a Streamer-Type Corona Igniter at Different Engine Loads in a Single-Cylinder Research …
Currently, the Radio-Frequency Corona Ignition systems represent an important solution for
reducing pollutant emissions and fuel consumption related to Internal Combustion Engines …
reducing pollutant emissions and fuel consumption related to Internal Combustion Engines …
An optical method to characterize streamer variability and streamer-to-flame transition for radio-frequency corona discharges
Featured Application igniter end-of-line testing. Abstract In recent years, radio-frequency
corona ignition gained increasing interest from the engine research community because of …
corona ignition gained increasing interest from the engine research community because of …
Experimental and numerical investigations of the early flame development produced by a corona igniter
In order to reduce engine emissions and fuel consumption, extensive research efforts are
being devoted to develop innovative ignition devices, able to extend the stable engine …
being devoted to develop innovative ignition devices, able to extend the stable engine …