View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-1283. vid Control model training is
an essential step towards the development of an engine controls system. A robust controls …

Hybrid-electric powertrains have been gaining tremendous interest to propel unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Advanced Air Mobility. Present UAV powertrains are designed …

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are performed to study the potential of
energy-assisted compression ignition (EACI) strategy for enabling ignition and enhancing …

This numerical study focuses on assessing the key design parameters of interest for use of
an active prechamber igniter as an ignition assistance device to enable mixing-controlled …

Fuel ignition quality, measured in the form of Derived Cetane Number (DCN), is an important
part of integrating fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, in compression ignition …

This research introduces a novel wall-stress model called the Spray-Induced Wall Stress
(SIWS) model, which considers the effects of spray-wall impingement and the resulting …

Surrogate-model or data-driven model-based control frameworks are becoming increasingly
popular in recent years due to their ease of model development and enhanced …

Low cetane number fuels increase the probability of misfire in diesel engines. Utilizing an
ignition assistant, along with a reliable engine-control system can enhance combustion and …

The combined impacts of engine speed and fuel reactivity on energy-assisted compression-
ignition (EACI) combustion using a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) ceramic glow plug for …

The utilization of ignition assistance devices offers an effective solution to overcome the
challenges associated with ignition control in the development of propulsion systems for …