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Advanced Research on Low-Carbon and Zero-Carbon Internal Combustion Engine Technology

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "I2: Energy and Combustion Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 May 2024) | Viewed by 4064

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jing Qin

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Guest Editor
Internal Combustion Engine Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Interests: high efficiency and clean combustion technology of gasoline engine; high intensification and emission control technology of two stroke engine; carbon footprint of internal combustion engine
Dr. Yiqiang Pei

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Guest Editor
State Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Interests: combustion and emission control of internal combustion engines; efficient and clean combustion of alternative fuels for internal combustion engines

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As one of the main power sources, internal combustion engines contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, which are a major cause of climate change. Low-carbon and zero-carbon engine technology is a critical step toward a more sustainable and resilient future. The use of fossil fuels causes CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines, therefore improving engine thermal efficiency and decarbonizing fuels are the keys to lowering carbon emissions from internal combustion engines. Technologies such as high compression ratio, lean combustion, high energy ignition, pre-chamber, super expansion ratio cycle, low-temperature combustion, waste heat recovery, ultra-low friction and electrification, and intelligent technology have been proven to be effective in improving engine thermal efficiency. CO2 emissions can also be reduced by using low-carbon, zero-carbon, and biomass fuels in engines. However, there are still some issues with combustion, safety, and after-treatment control. Conducting pertinent research aids in the rapid development of low-carbon internal combustion engine technology.

This Special Issue aims to present and be dedicated to the recent advances related to the theoretical analyses, simulation, combustion process organization and control, design and application of all types of low-carbon internal combustion engine technologies. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:

• High Efficient Flow, Spray, Mix and Combustion Technology
• Application of Low-carbon and Zero-carbon fuel
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Characteristics and Control
• Control Strategy of High Efficient Engine
• Ultra-low Friction Technology
• Electrification Technology
• Intelligent Technology

Dr. Jing Qin
Dr. Yiqiang Pei
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • high efficient flow, spray, mix and combustion technology
  • application of low-carbon and zero-carbon fuel
  • greenhouse gas emissions characteristics and control
  • control strategy of high efficient engine
  • ultra-low friction technology
  • electrification technology
  • intelligent technology

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Fundamental Study for Applying a Propane Gas Injection System in a Small-Ship Engine
by Youngkun Kim, Bum Youl Park, Seungchul Woo, Jun Woo Jeong, Sihyun Park and Kihyung Lee
Energies 2023, 16(20), 7036; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16207036 - 10 Oct 2023
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As a response to stricter exhaust emission regulations, an increasing number of diesel-powered ships are switching to liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel or installing post-processing devices to reduce exhaust gas. However, these methods are not feasible for small ships operating primarily along the [...] Read more.
As a response to stricter exhaust emission regulations, an increasing number of diesel-powered ships are switching to liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel or installing post-processing devices to reduce exhaust gas. However, these methods are not feasible for small ships operating primarily along the coast. This is because the cost of the exhaust gas post-processing devices is high, while a large-volume fuel system is required in the case of LNG. Thus, this study used a propane gas fuel system based on a 5.0 L gasoline engine for easy application to existing small ships without major modifications. To optimize the control according to changes in the fuel system, a 1D simulation was performed on the engine to be developed, and ignition timing optimization was investigated. In addition, fuel consumption was compared with that of a gasoline-based engine. The propane engine achieved over 95% power in comparison to a gasoline-based engine. During cold-start tests, starting performance at −15 °C was ensured. The purpose of this study is to provide guidelines to assist the development of LPG or propane engines based on gasoline engines through these processes. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Research on Low-Carbon and Zero-Carbon Internal Combustion Engine Technology)
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The Lean-Burn Limit Extending Experiment on Gasoline Engine with Dual Injection Strategy and High Power Ignition System
by Zhiqiang Li, Jing Qin, Yiqiang Pei, Kai Zhong, Zhiyong Zhang and Jian Sun
Energies 2023, 16(15), 5662; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16155662 - 27 Jul 2023
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In the context of the energy crisis and global warming, improving thermal efficiency is the most important issue in research on gasoline engines, and lean mixture combustion strategy is becoming the most promising method. Thus, a high compression ratio, a high-power interval ignition [...] Read more.
In the context of the energy crisis and global warming, improving thermal efficiency is the most important issue in research on gasoline engines, and lean mixture combustion strategy is becoming the most promising method. Thus, a high compression ratio, a high-power interval ignition system, and a stratified combustion scheme achieved via dual injection were novelly adopted in a single cylinder gasoline engine in this study. The results show that the lean combustion limit could be literally extended and improved thermal efficiency was observed under the ultra-lean condition. Meanwhile, reverse combustion performance trends were observed by altering the second injection proportion from 30% to 45% under the lean condition (λ = 1.6) and ultra-lean condition (λ = 1.9). This was related to a combustion velocity change caused by great concentration gradient at the middle and end combustion stage. Finally, according to research on the effects of altering the timing of the second injection, it is clear that the dual injection strategy is an ideal method for realizing operation under the lean condition (λ = 1.6). But for the operation under the ultra-lean condition (λ = 1.9), more injection times and suitable air flow organization are needed to enhance the robustness of mixture distribution. Full article
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Influence of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconium Oxide Thermal Swing Coating on the Flame-Wall Interaction in Spark Ignition Engines
by Marcus Fischer, Adrian Nolte, Xiaochao Wu, Dapeng Zhou, Stefan Pischinger, Karl Alexander Heufer, Ulrich Simon and Robert Vaßen
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2872; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062872 - 20 Mar 2023
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Future vehicle powertrain systems with internal combustion engines must achieve higher efficiencies and further reduced pollutant emissions. This will require the application of new advanced technologies. Against this background, this paper presents a holistic approach to reduce temporally the wall heat losses, and [...] Read more.
Future vehicle powertrain systems with internal combustion engines must achieve higher efficiencies and further reduced pollutant emissions. This will require the application of new advanced technologies. Against this background, this paper presents a holistic approach to reduce temporally the wall heat losses, and hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions with thermal coatings on the combustion chamber walls. For this purpose, an yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) coating is applied and evaluated by different methods. The thin layer in combination with the low thermal effusivity of the material allows the wall temperature to follow the gas temperature and perform a so-called thermal swing. The interaction between an uncoated and a YSZ-coated wall with the flame front as well as partially burned gas was investigated. First, in terms of the coating’s potential to reduce the flame quenching distance using an optical method in a constant volume combustion chamber. Second, regarding its influence on the near-wall gas composition, which was analyzed with in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy measurements and a fast gas sampling technique on a single-cylinder engine. From this, it could be derived that the quenching distance can be reduced by 10% at ambient conditions and by 5% at an elevated temperature of 200 °C by using the coating. These findings also support the results that have been obtained by the near-wall gas composition measurements, where a reduced total hydrocarbon emission was found with the applied coating. Full article
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