Numerical Simulation of a Direct-Injection Spark-Ignition Engine with Different Fuels
Title | Numerical Simulation of a Direct-Injection Spark-Ignition Engine with Different Fuels |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Srivastava, S, Schock, H, Jaberi, FA, Hung, D |
Conference Name | SAE World Congress and Exhibit |
Date Published | 04/2009 |
Publisher | SAE International |
Conference Location | Detroit, Michigan |
Abstract | This paper focuses on the numerical investigation of the mixing and combustion of ethanol and gasoline in a single-cylinder 3-valve direct-injection spark-ignition engine. The numerical simulations are conducted with the KIVA code with global reaction models. However, an ignition delay model mitigates some of the deficiencies of the global one-step reaction model and is implemented via a two-dimensional look-up table, which was created using available detailed kinetics models. Simulations demonstrate the problems faced by ethanol operated engines and indicate that some of the strategies used for emission control and downsizing of gasoline engines can be employed for enhancing the combustion efficiency of ethanol operated engines. |