Review and recent developments of laser ignition for internal combustion engines applications

Mohamed H. Morsy

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2012, vol. 16, issue 7, 4849-4875

Abstract: Performance of future ignition system for internal combustion engines should be reliable and efficient to enhance and sustain combustion stability, since ignition not only initiates combustion but also influences subsequent combustion. Lean burn systems have been regarded as an advanced combustion approach that could improve thermal efficiency while reducing exhaust gas emissions. However, current engines cannot be operated sufficiently lean due to ignition related problems such as the sluggish flame initiation and propagation along with potential misfiring. A high exhaust gas recirculation engines also has similar potential for emissions improvement, but could also experience similar ignition problems, particularly at idle operation. Similarly, ignition is an important design factor in gas turbine and rocket combustor.

Keywords: Laser ignition; Cavity ignition; Multi-point ignition; Lean burn; Large bore engines (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.04.038

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