A transient, one dimensional premixed laminar reaction front is used as a model problem to
further understand the physical processes influencing reaction front propagation during the …

A closed-cycle computational model of a non-Wankel rotary engine was thoroughly
investigated to achieve optimal efficiencies, in a multitude of loading conditions relevant to …

Spark assist (SA) has been demonstrated to extend the operating limits of homogeneous
charge compression ignition (HCCI) modes of engine operation. This experimental …

This dissertation presents the effects of blending ethanol with gasoline on advanced
combustion strategies in internal combustion engines. The unique chemical, physical and …

Modern energy concerns pose difficult challenges for engineers; challenges requiring robust
and dynamic solutions that include the fundamental nature of energy transfer processes …