Performance of compression ignition engines
Heavy duty compression ignition engines find widespread application in power generation in addition to other applications such as maritime propulsion. Pollutant formation and efficiency are important considerations in these engines which drives new technologies to improve performance based on gaseous fuel supplementation and cogeneration (to increase efficiency). This project investigates the range of parameters affecting compression ignition engine performance.
Major project resources: compression ignition engine, dynamometer, emissions analyser.
Researchers
Final year student - Andrew Sullivan
Supervisor - Dr Yasir Al-Abdeli