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 …

[HTML][HTML] Detecting the flame front evolution in spark-ignition engine under lean condition using the mask R-CNN approach

L Petrucci, F Ricci, R Martinelli, F Mariani - Vehicles, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the wake of previous works, the authors propose a new approach for the identification and
evolution of the flame front in an optical SI engine. Currently, it is an essential prerogative to …

Numerical study of controlling a lean mixture autoignition in the hybrid HCCI engine using high frequency corona discharges

AS Dobrovolskaya, EA Filimonova, AN Bocharov - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
A relationship has been established between the ignition timing of the region, activated by a
high frequency corona discharge, and the autoignition timing of unburned gas in the hybrid …

Energy characterization of an innovative non-equilibrium plasma ignition system based on the dielectric barrier discharge via pressure-rise calorimetry

F Ricci, G Discepoli, V Cruccolini, L Petrucci… - Energy Conversion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
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) …

A development of a new image analysis technique for detecting the flame front evolution in spark ignition engine under lean condition

L Petrucci, F Ricci, F Mariani, G Discepoli - Vehicles, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of herein work is to develop an automatized algorithm for detecting, as objectively
as possible, the flame front evolution of lean/ultra-lean mixtures ignited by low temperature …

[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 …

Lean Combustion Analysis of a Plasma-Assisted Ignition System in a Single Cylinder Engine Fueled with E85

R Martinelli, F Ricci, J Zembi, M Battistoni, C Grimaldi… - 2022 - sae.org
Engine research community is developing innovative strategies capable of reducing fuel
consumption and pollutant emissions while ensuring, at the same time, satisfactory …

Engine knock evaluation using a machine learning approach

F Ricci, F Mariani, V Cruccolini, M Violi - 2020 - sae.org
Artificial Intelligence is becoming very important and useful in several scientific fields.
Machine learning methods, such as neural networks and decision trees, are often proposed …

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 …

F Ricci, L Petrucci, V Cruccolini, G Discepoli… - Proceedings, 2020 - mdpi.com
Currently, the Radio-Frequency Corona Ignition systems represent an important solution for
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

V Cruccolini, CN Grimaldi, G Discepoli, F Ricci… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …