Enhancing the usability range of acetylene in CI engines through split injection of high-reactive fuel under RCCI operation: Optimized operability using an MCDM approach

Parthasarathi Deb and Abhishek Paul

Energy, 2024, vol. 308, issue C

Abstract: Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) has emerged as a promising solution to address the challenges of advanced combustion techniques in diesel engines, balancing combustion control and emission reduction. This study investigates the impact of split-injection high-reactivity fuel (HRF) dosing in RCCI to enhance charge homogeneity at lower injection timing advancements. It systematically explores progressive advancements in HRF injection timing, distinguishing between main and pilot injections. The main injection varied from 20° bTDC to 70° bTDC, while the pilot injection, relative to the main injection, spans 25°-40° CA ahead with a 5° progression. As an LRF, Port-injected Acetylene supplements the process with variable premixed ratios. Further, using a multi-criteria decision-making method (AHP), the study optimizes operating conditions, proposing a main injection at 20° bTDC, a pilot injection 40° CA ahead, and 70 % LRF participation. This optimized condition yields significant benefits such as 32.99 % higher brake thermal efficiency (BTE), 160 % longer premixed duration, 18.65 % lower maximum temperature, 89.41 % lower NO emissions, 91.83 % lower hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, 91.24 % lower CO emissions and 97.20 % lower smoke opacity compared to conventional diesel combustion (CDC) operation. The results highlight the advantages of multiple fuel injections in RCCI, improving blending characteristics at lower injection angles.

Keywords: Split injection in RCCI; AHP; Acetylene; RCCI engine; Injection timing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.133073

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