Experimental Projects
From Students*, Researchers, and Professors
* Current students and recent graduates
Diagnostics and Controls (Improved Tools, Models)
- In-cylinder gaseous species , soot, and temperature measurements.
- Validated combustion and engine system computer models.
Triptane Single-Cylinder Redesign for Optical
Investigation of Soot Formation During Extended Lift-off
Combustion (PDF)
Nicholas Neal,
David Rothamer
Combustion Visualization In a Single-Cylinder
HSDI Engine (PDF)
Matt Blessinger,
Joshua Stein,
Jaal Ghandhi
In-Cylinder Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy In
Reciprocating Engines (PDF)
Keith Rein,
Scott Sanders
Gas Thermometry And Tomography By H2O Absorption
Spectroscopy (PDF)
Xinliang An,
Scott Sanders
Fiber-Optic Thermometer for Widespread
Commercial Use in Internal Combustion Engines (PDF)
Ben Conrad,
Scott Sanders
Fuel Injection and Sprays (Fuels and Sprays)
- High resolution spray analysis to validate fuel spray models.
- Fuel spray models.
Measurements of JP-8 Combustion Properties at
High Load Compression Ignition Engine Conditions (PDF)
Lucas Murphy,
David Rothamer
Ignition Delay Measurements of JP-8 (PDF)
Adam McNeilly,
Jaal Ghandhi
Fuel effects in a low temperature combustion
regime for a light-duty diesel engine (PDF)
Huy Tran,
Cory Adams,
David Foster
Investigation of Knock Inhibiting Effects of Hydrated Ethanol and
2,5 Dimethylfuran Blended with Gasoline in a DISI Engine
Jamie Jennings ,
David Rothamer
Primary Breakup Process and Macro-scale Characteristics of
Group-hole Nozzles for Direct-injection Diesel Engines
Jian Gao ,
Mario Trujillo
Combustion Optimization and Emissions
- Studies of air-fuel distributions, mixing and in-homogeneities, effects of spray targeting on pistons, wall impingement, heat transfer, combustion efficiency and exhaust emissions.
- Studies of intake valve actuation for combustion phasing, variable spray geometries for fuel and air mixing and spray fumigation.
- Characterization and techniques for achieving homogeneous charge compression ignition for reduced emissions.
- Transient control strategies for variable engine speed/loads and different combustion regimes.
Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition
Combustion in a Heavy Duty Engine (PDF)
Reed Hanson ,
Rolf Reitz
Experiments of RCCI Ignition Processes and Fuel Effects (PDF)
Derek Splitter ,
Rolf Reitz
Investigation of post-flame oxidation of
unburned hydrocarbons in small engines (PDF)
Javier Vera,
Jaal Ghandhi
Investigation of Transient Operation of Low
Temperature Diesel Combustion (PDF)
Will Glewen,
Chris Meyer,
David Foster
Experiments in low temperature combustion (PDF)
Paul Loeper,
David Foster
Experimental Investigation of Dual-Fuel Effects In a Light Duty Engine (PDF)
John Kaddatz,
Rolf Reitz
Dual Fueling in a Single Cylinder HSDI Diesel Generator Engine (PDF)
Kyle Pohlkamp,
Rolf Reitz
Exhaust Aftertreatment
- Mechanisms of pollutant formation and destruction and extension of combustion limits for application of aftertreatment systems.
- Characteristics of soot emissions and the regeneration of diesel particulate filters.
Detailed in-situ permeability analysis of micro
scale diesel particulate filters (PDF)
Nicholas Rakovec,
Sandeep Viswanathan,
David Foster
Fuel Neutral Particulate Measurements (PDF)
Carrie Farron,
Nick Matthias,
David Foster
Turbulence and Charge Preparation
- Mechanisms of charge formation and mixing destruction during the intake and combustion processes.
- Characteristics of engine combustion common across different engine sizes.
Diesel Engine Combustion Scaling at Medium Load Without EGR (PDF)
Mike Tess,
Rolf Reitz
In-cylinder Investigation of Engine Scaling Processes (PDF)
Doug Heim,
Jaal Ghandhi