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 …

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 …

Propulsive effect of microwave-induced plasma jet on spark ignition of CO2-diluted CH4-air mixture

X Zhang, Z Wang, H Wu, C Liu, X Cheng… - Combustion and Flame, 2021 - Elsevier
To explore the application potential of microwave-assisted spark ignition (MAI) under
exhaust gas recirculation conditions, the ignition performance of MAI under CO 2 dilution is …

Analysis of RF corona ignition in lean operating conditions using an optical access engine

A Cimarello, CN Grimaldi, F Mariani, M Battistoni… - 2017 - sae.org
Radio Frequency Corona ignition systems represent an interesting solution among
innovative ignition strategies for their ability to stabilize the combustion and to extend the …

Experimental and numerical investigations of the early flame development produced by a corona igniter

F Ricci, J Zembi, M Battistoni, C Grimaldi, G Discepoli… - 2019 - sae.org
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 …

Combustion behavior of an RF corona ignition system with different control strategies

A Cimarello, V Cruccolini, G Discepoli, M Battistoni… - 2018 - sae.org
It has been proved that Radio Frequency Corona, among other innovative ignition systems,
is able to stabilize combustion and to extend the engine operating range in lean conditions …

Numerical Characterization of Corona Spark Plugs and Its Effects on Radicals Production

G La Civita, F Orlandi, V Mariani, G Cazzoli, E Ghedini - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
A mono-dimensional code for the simulation of the effects of High Frequency Ignition
systems (HFI) on the production of chemical radicals was developed and here presented …

Numerical Evaluation of the Effect of Fuel Blending with CO2 and H2 on the Very Early Corona-Discharge Behavior in Spark Ignited Engines

V Mariani, G La Civita, L Pulga, E Ugolini, E Ghedini… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Reducing green-house gases emission from light-duty vehicles is compulsory in order to
slow down the climate change. The application of High Frequency Ignition systems based …

Development of numerical methodologies to predict the liquid fuel sprays-wall interaction to optimize the mixing process of direct injection spark ignition engines

V Mariani - 2022 - amsdottorato.unibo.it
Nowadays the development of new Internal Combustion Engines is mainly driven by the
need to reduce tailpipe emissions of pollutants, Green-House Gases and avoid the fossil …

Corona discharge ignition in a single cylinder research engine under boosted conditions

DI Pineda, JY Chen, RW Dibble - 2016 - repository.kaust.edu.sa
As internal combustion engines become downsized to boost fuel economy, a current
challenge is both obtaining ignition and stabilizing combustion at boosted prebures in lean …