Understanding the role of low reactivity fuel stratification in a dual fuel RCCI engine – A simulation study

Maciej Mikulski and Cemil Bekdemir

Applied Energy, 2017, vol. 191, issue C, 689-708

Abstract: Natural gas - diesel, Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) is currently one of the most promising combustion strategies for the next generation heavy-duty engines. A major issue to be addressed for this dual fuel concept to become practically applicable is its low combustion efficiency and associated high methane emissions in partial engine loads. Introducing gaseous fuel stratification (by direct injection) is considered to be beneficial for combustion efficiency increase. Yet, the improvement potential of such natural gas stratification in RCCI engines is unknown. Modeling studies are needed to investigate this methane reduction measure because they can provide more insight to the combustion process than measurements alone.

Keywords: Low temperature combustion; RCCI; Dual fuel; Natural gas; Fuel stratification; Multi-zone model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.080

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