Experimental study on the discharge characteristics of high-voltage nanosecond pulsed discharges and its effect on the ignition and combustion processes

J Tian, Y Xiong, Z Liu, L Wang, Y Wang, W Yin… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Non-equilibrium plasma has been proven to expand ignition limits and enhance
combustion. This paper uses high-voltage nanosecond pulsed discharge (NPD) to generate …

Numerical investigation of the hybrid pulse–DC plasma assisted ignition and NOx emission of NH3/N2/O2 mixture

Y Qiu, Y Zhu, Y Wu, N Zhao, Z Li, M Hao, B Zhang… - Combustion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The ignition delay and NO emission characteristics of the NH 3/N 2/O 2 mixture under the
influence of pulse–DC hybrid plasma discharges have been studied. The plasma and …

Research on the combustion mechanism of plasma-induced ammonia-hydrogen jet ignition engine

Z Zhao, Y Qi, K Cai - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Ammonia serves as an efficient hydrogen energy carrier, holding promise for achieving
carbon neutrality in the internal combustion engine (ICE) industry. To boost the thermal …

Reforming of ammonia and ammonia-air mixtures in a homogenous plasma reactor: Parametric study of hydrogen yields

G Faingold, R Kabour, S Shen, JK Lefkowitz - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plasma-assisted reforming shows great promise for making ammonia compatible with
current engine technology, with minimal modifications required. This study examines the …

Numerical Study of NH3/H2/Air Ignition in Nanosecond Plasma Discharges With Non-Equilibrium Energy Transfer

Z Shi, X Mao, Y Ju - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
Ammonia (NH3), with its higher energy density and easer storage and transportation as a
hydrogen carrier, is emerging as a promising green alternative fuel. However, its application …

1D Simulation of Avalanche to Streamer to Spark Transition of Plasma Discharge in Ammonia-Air Combustion

TS Taneja, S Yang, H Sitaraman - AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The backward problem of plasma assisted combustion emphasizes evaluating the effect of
the evolving thermochemical state on the plasma discharge. This paper investigates the …