Development of Stoichiometric Diesel Concept

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Abstract:

This report is an account of work performed on an SBIR Phase II work effect. The report details the results of a research program to design, construct and test a diesel engine which operates at stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. The program has shown that it is possible to achieve acceptable combustion with non-visible smoke emission at stoichiometric airfuel ratio using a single cylinder Caterpillar lY73 laboratory engine. Based upon engine test results, computer analysis shows that the current U.S. Army 600 horsepower diesel engine used in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle can be increased to 950 horsepower with no increase in air flow or peak cylinder pressures by using the stoichiometric concept and incorporating turbocompounding to recover the additional exhaust energy.

Author(s):
Badgley, Patrick R.
Author Organization(s):
ADIABATICS INC COLUMBUS IN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Mar 1989-Nov 1991
Pagination:
0165

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TACOM-TR-13577
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAE07-89-C-R014
Monitor Series:
TR-13577, TACOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DIESEL ENGINES, *FUEL AIR RATIO, *FUEL INJECTION, TEST AND EVALUATION, SIMULATION, ENERGY, CYCLES, COMBUSTION, PRESSURE, ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS, BARRIER COATINGS, HORSEPOWER, REJECTION, STOICHIOMETRY, ARMY, FLOW, ENGINES, FUELS, COATINGS, AIR FLOW, COMPUTERS, EMISSION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Combat Vehicles, Reciprocating and Rotating Engines
Keyword(s):
SBIR (SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH), SBIR REPORTS, SBIR PHASE 2, BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE
Report Date:
1991 Dec 18