Derek Splitter

M.S. expected Fall 2009

Project

Conduct novel in-cylinder Fourier transform thermal emission spectroscopy measurements of low temperature combustion intermediate species.

Long Term Goals

Research viable advanced combustion strategies to lower compression ignition engine emissions while maintaining fuel efficiency and performance.

Education

• University of Wisconsin Madison, BSME

Experience

• Ford Motor Company, Research and Advanced Engineering, heavy duty diesel calibration (Intern)
• Polaris Industries, Engine Development and Design, valvetrain development and testing (Intern)
• Mercury Marine, Engine Thermodynamics and Calibration, drivability calibration and development (Co-Op)

Publications

• SAE 10PFL-0879 - An Optical Investigation of Ignition Process in Fuel Reactivity Controlled PCCI Combustion
• SAE 10PFL-0543 - An Experimental Investigation of Fuel Reactivity Controlled PCCI Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Engine
• SAE 2009-01-2647 - Experiments and Modeling of Dual-Fuel HCCI and PCCI Combustion Using In-Cylinder Fuel Blending
• SAE 2009-01-1442 - Operating a Heavy-Duty Direct-Injection Compression-Ignition Engine with Gasoline for Low Emissions

Sponsors

• D.O.E., Caterpillar