Daniel Stalters Stephen Pollock Zachary Markow Source: Motoroid
Why should you care? Everyone drives a car Rising gas prices Increased emission limits Source: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Outline 1.0 Engine Overview Spark Ignition Compression Ignition 2.0 HCCI Engines Benefits Thermodynamics Performance Emissions 3.0 Technical Issues Supportive Technology 4.0 Feasibility 5.0 Conclusion
Engine Overview Source: Engine Basics 1. Induction Stroke 2. Compression Stroke 3. Power Stroke 4. Exhaust Stroke Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Spark Ignition Source: Motoropia SI Homogenous Charge Spark Plug Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Compression Ignition Source: Mechanical Engineering Questions CI Autoignition Diesel Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
HCCI Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility Source: EPA Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition Multi-fuel
Source: Fraser Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Benefits Lower Combustion Temperature Autoignition Higher Compression Ratios Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Thermodynamics Source: Transport Canada Control of engine inputs Recompression Recirculation Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Performance Source: Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Emissions Source: Frost-Sullivan Market Insights Decrease NO x Decrease PM Increase HC, CO Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Technical Issues and Concerns Source: Polaris ATV Forum Limited operational range Intake valve fatigue Increased HC and CO Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Solutions Source: Variable valve timing Narrow injection spray Exhaust gas recirculation Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Feasibility Source: Overview | Benefits | Thermodynamics | Performance | Emissions | Concerns | Feasibility
Conclusion Engine overview Major benefits of HCCI Better efficiencies Room for more research Happening right now!