Spray–turbulence–chemistry interactions under engine-like conditions

L Zhou, W Zhao, KH Luo, H Wei, M Xie - Progress in Energy and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Turbulent multiphase combustion plays an important role in both nature (eg, volcanos and
pool fires) and industry (eg, industrial furnaces, aeroengines, and internal combustion …

Effects of ambient pressures on cool flames in n-dodecane spray studied with laser diagnostics and large-eddy simulations

Y Wei, Z Zhang, M Zhou, W Yu, X Zhang, J Hu, X Mi… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Cool flames, as a typical phenomenon in low-temperature combustion, have garnered wide
interests owing to their crucial role in engine performance and emissions. In the present …

Numerical investigation on the ignition and flame characteristics of n-dodecane-n-butanol spray under diesel engine conditions

EJC Choo, X Cheng, G Scribano, HK Ng, S Gan - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, the ignition and flame characteristics of pure n-dodecane (Bu0) and its blends
with n-butanol at 20%(Bu20) and 40%(Bu40) volume fraction at ambient temperatures of …

A novel combined system using Na2S2O8/urea to simultaneously remove SO2 and NO in marine diesel engine exhaust

H Xi, S Zhou, J Zhou, Z Zhang - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The novel combined system using Na 2 S 2 O 8/urea was used to simultaneously absorb
nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions from marine diesel engines as well as inhibit the …

Effects of initial temperature on ignition and flame propagation of dual-fuel mixture in mixing layer

X Zhang, C Yuan, L Zhou, W Zhao, Z Liu, H Wei - Combustion and Flame, 2021 - Elsevier
The study aims to identify the characteristics of ignition and flame propagation in an n-
heptane/methane–air dual-fuel mixture based on a specified mixing layer scheme using a …

Effect of injection timing on the ignition process of n-heptane spray flame in a methane/air environment

H Wei, W Zhao, J Qi, Z Liu, L Zhou - Fuel, 2019 - Elsevier
There is significant interest in using pilot fuel as a source of ignition to enhance the
performance of a natural gas engine. The pilot fuel injection timing is a critical factor that …

Ignition and stabilization of laminar premixed n-heptane/air flames under engine-like conditions

W Zhao, T Sun, S Liu, L Zhong, X Zhang, L Zhou, H Wei - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
The multi-stage ignition process of a laminar premixed n-heptane/air mixture is investigated
under engine-relevant conditions. The cold fuel/air mixture is injected into a hot environment …

Kinetics of Nitric Oxide Absorption from Flue Gas Using an Advanced Oxidation Process with Sodium Persulfate Solution

J Liu, H Zhang, X Zhang, X Xing, J Chen… - Industrial & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Wet scrubbing is an effective nitric oxide (NO) emission control technology for marine diesel
engines. Sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8) can efficiently oxidize NO and promote the …

Effects of ambient oxygen concentrations on pollutants formation in premixed natural gas ignited by pilot diesel spray: Large-eddy simulations

Y Wei, Z Zhang, M Zhou, D Dong, W Yu, X Mi, G Li - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
In the present study, the auto-ignition of a diesel surrogate (n-dodecane) spray in a lean
methane-air mixture is numerically investigated via large-eddy simulations (LES). The main …

Characteristics of NO/NO2/N2O Formation and Distribution in Ammonia/n-Heptane Dual-Fuel Spray Combustion under Different Ammonia Concentrations

W Yu, Y Wei, D Dong, M Zhou, X Mi, Z Zhang… - Energy & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Ammonia, a zero-carbon fuel, shows promise for replacing fossil fuels in internal combustion
engines to reduce the level of CO2 emissions. Using a dual-fuel model with a pilot diesel …