Engine Research Center
Students*, Researchers, Professors and Experimental Projects
Diagnostics and Controls
Sean Younger, Laura Kranendonk, Scott T. Sanders, Jaal Ghandhi - Investigation of Light Load HCCI Combustion based on Measured Temperature and OH Concentrations
Thilo Kraetschmer, Joachim W. Walewski, and Scott T. Sanders - New Sensor Design based on Frequency Comb Fourier Transform Spectroscopy for Combustion Studies
Christopher L. Hagen and Scott T. Sanders - Multispecies Sensing with a Single Laser Source in HCCI Combustion
L.A. Kranendonk (1), A.W. Caswell (1), C.L. Hagen (1), J.R. Gord (2), J.G. Fujimoto (3), S.T. Sanders (1)*
1. University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; 2. Wright Patterson Air Force Base, USA; 3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA - Broadband, High-Resolution Absorption Spectroscopy in Piston and Gas Turbine Engines, Shock Tubes, and Rocket Plumes
Renata Bartula, Chris hagen, Joachim Walewski, Scott Sanders - Generation of Pulsed Ultra-Violet and Mid-Infrared Super-Continua in Standard Single-Mode Fiber
Drew Caswell, Scott Sanders- Swept-Wavelength Laser Absorption Tomography for Imaging Rocket Plume Gas Properties
Chris Hagen, Scott Filipa, Scott Sanders - Application of a Novel White Laser Sensor to an HCCI Engine
Thilo Kratschmer, Joachim Walewski, Scott Sanders - Building Hyperspectral Light Sources
Thilo Kratschmer, Joachim Walewski, Scott Sanders - Evaluating the Potential of Multi-Color Heterodyne Absorption Spectroscopy in Turbulent Combustion
Laura Kranendonk, Scott Sanders - Wavelength-Agile H2O Absorption Spectrometer for Thermometry of General Combustion Gases
Chun Lan, Scott Sanders - Sensor for In-cylinder Gas Temperature Based on H2O Absorption Spectroscopy and Applied an HCCI Engine
Timothy Pfeifer, Jaal Ghandhi - Non-Intrusive Piston Temperature Measurements using an Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating
Sanders Group- Hyperspectral Photonics: An Overview
Charge Preparation
Nathan Haugle – Residual Gas Effects on Combustion and Emissions of a Utility Engine
Ryan Michael Rudnitzki – Spray Visualization of Gasoline Fuel Injectors
Wayne L. Staats, Diego Arias, Timothy Shedd - Two Phase Flow in Short, Vertical Tubes
Fuel Injection and Sprays
Thomas Edward Briggs – A Study of Dense Spray Regions in Diesel Sprays using Optical and X-Ray Spray Imaging
Paul Loeper – Evaluating the Potential of Micro-Hole Nozzles to Achieve Clean Diesel Combustion
Amaury Malave – Diesel Spray Imaging using X-Rays
Prakash Prashanth Ravi – Fabrication and Testing of Micro-Machined 3D Nozzles for Diesel Fuel Injection
Bo Yang, Jaal Ghandhi – Diesel Spray Impingement Measurements
Tanet Aroonsrisopon, David Foster, Minoru Iida, Takeru Ibara, Takeshi Morikawa – Investigation of the Effects of Charge Inhomogeneities on Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Combustion Characteristics
Tom Briggs, P. V. Farrell - Near-Nozzle Diesel Spray Imaging Using Visible Light
Combustion Optimization and Emissions
Angelo Paolo Chialva, Randy Herold, David Foster, Jaal Ghandhi – Analysis of Intake Charge Temperature Stratification and EGR Unmixedness Effects on HCCI Combustion in a Gasoline HCCI Single Cylinder Engine<
Ben Druecke – Irreversibly Analyses of Different Engine Combustion Processes
Randy Herold, Jaal Ghandhi, J. S. Shakal – Measurements and Characterization of Gasoline HCCI Combustion
Hyungsuk Kang, Patrick V. Farrell, Manuel A. Gonzalez D., David E. Foster - Experimental Study of Transitions of Transient Emissions on mixed mode combustion in a Four cylinder Common-Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engine
Sangsuk Lee, Rolf. D. Reitz – Investigation of Spray Targeting and PCI Combustion in HSDI Diesel Engines
Richard Opat, Manuel A. Gonzalez D., Youngchul Ra, Roger Krieger, David E. Foster, Glenn Bower - Investigation of Mixing and Temperature Effects on HC/CO Emissions for Highly Dilute Low Temperature Combustion in a Light Duty Diesel Engine
Victor Salazar – Investigation of Hydrocarbon Emission Mechanisms in a Utility Engine
Eric Schroeder – Investigation of Common Rail Injection Characteristics on the Detailed Chemical Characteristics of a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine
Patrick Thomas, Manuel A. Gonzalez D., Rolf D. Reitz – Experimental Diesel HCCI Combustion Optimization using Variable geometry Sprays
Eric Weninger, Manuel A. Gonzalez D., Rolf D. Reitz – Experimental Diesel HCCI Combustion Optimization using Fumigation of the Intake Air with Diesel Fuel
John Waldman – Exploring High Speed Direction Injection Engine Operation as a Means of Extending the HCCI Operating Range
Sean Younger, Jaal Ghandhi – Investigation of Light-Load HCCI Combustion
Angelo Chialva, Randy Herold, David Foster, Jaal Ghandhi - Measurements and Characterization of Gasoline HCCI Combustion
Randy Herold, R. Iverson, David Foster, Jaal Ghandhi - Fuel Unmixedness Effects in a Gasoline HCCI Engine
Sangsuk Lee, Rolf. D. Reitz - Diesel Stoichiometric Combustion
Sangsuk Lee, Rolf D. Reitz - Spray Targeting to Minimize Soot & CO Formation in Premixed Compression Ignition (PCI) Combustion with a HSDI Diesel Engine
Ryan Nevin, Manuel A. Gonzalez D., Rolf D. Reitz - PCCI Investigation Using Variable Intake Valve Closing in a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine
Dennis Nitz, John Waldman, Takeru Ibara, Minoru Iida, David Foster - Investigating Effects of Direct Injection During NVO on HCCI Combustion
Exhaust Aftertreatment
Ekathai Wirojsakunchai, Mathew Bohm, Eric Schroeder, Niklas Schmidt, Chris Kolodziej, David Foster , Thatcher W. Root, Terunao Kawai – Investigation of the Impact of Diesel Exhaust and Particulate Composition on the Regeneration Processes of DPF's and DPNR
David Foster, T. Root, T. Kawai, E. Wirojsakunchai, E. Schroeder, N. Schmidt, C. Kolodziej, R. Yapaulo - Diesel Exhaust Particulate Characterization - Influence on DPF Filling Performance
David Foster, T. Root, T. Kawai, E. Wirojsakunchai, E. Schroeder, N. Schmidt, C. Kolodziej, R. Yapaulo - Diesel Exhaust Particulate Characterization - Influence on DPF Regeneration Performance
Manuel A. Gonzalez D., Roger Krieger, David E. Foster - Experimental Study of Regeneration in Diesel Particulate Filters Used with a Light-Duty Engine
* Current students and recent graduates
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