Research Areas Experiments, diagnostic development and phenomenological modeling of the fluid dynamics and thermodynamics associated with reciprocating engines: Spray and liquid film diagnostics and diagnostic development Shear driven film motion and breakup Thermodynamic engine modeling (multi-cycle dynamics and control models) Engine combustion sensing (pressure, vibration) Problem solving – Emissions, noise, fuel systems and flexibility, etc.

Experimental Facilities Imaging Spray drop size and velocity Spray gas phase specie concentration Liquid film thickness Laser-based instrument development Ambient and low pressure steady flow test rigs

Experimental Facilities General Engine Test Equipment Spark ignition, diesel engines and advanced combustion designs 200 Hp/ 6000 rpm electric dyno 250 Hp/ 6000 rpm eddy current dyno Six small engine stands (4 to 40 HP) Custom engine ignition and fuel control systems Emission analysis for CO, CO 2, NO x, O 2, uHC, particulates

Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory Two dynamometer facilities: 4 Large engine test bays 4 Small engine dyno stands (up to 30 Hp)

Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory General Engine Test Equipment Spark ignition and diesel engines 200 Hp/ 6000 rpm electric dyno 250 Hp/ 6000 rpm eddy current dyno Digalog Testmate dyno controller

Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory General Engine Test Equipment Small engine stands (< 25 HP) Land & Sea water brake system 25 Hp/ 4000 rpm dynamometer 10 Hp/ 4000 rpm dynamometer 4 Hp/ 25,000 rpm dynamometer Custom engine control systems Emissions analyzers for CO, CO 2, NO x, O 2, uHC, particulates

Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory General Engine Instrumentation Gaseous emissions analyzers for CO, CO2, O2, NOx (dry and heated), uHC (dry and heated) Particulates – Sierra BG3 system with environmental chamber and Mettler Toledo UMX2 microscale AVL Fuel Balance Max Machinery Fuel Measurement system Kistler cylinder and injection line pressure