Investigation of Non-Petroleum Based Fuels

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Abstract:

A complex fully flexible engine test stand for light-duty diesel engine fuels research has been configured using Variable Valve Actuation by Sturman Industries. Due to the complexity of integrating the control systems, and the need to develop engine maps for all the control parameters, attaining a reliable and controllable test apparatus was the primary result of the effort. Exploration of the available control authority showed the promise in altering engine emissions by varying sources of EGR and controlling fuel injection events. The Variable Valve Actuation engine test stand allows such vast flexibility that fuelengine optimizations can be performed together. Future efforts should look at the effects of the variable ignition qualities of selected test fuels.

Author(s):
Yost, Douglas M. ; Schulman, Matthew E.
Author Organization(s):
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX TARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. Jun 2003-Sep 2005
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0034

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):
TFLRF-381
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAE-07-99-C-L053
Monitor Series:
TARDEC/PWBA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*FUELS, *TEST STANDS, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, FUEL INJECTION, AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST, EXHAUST GASES, ENGINES, IGNITION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Combustion and Ignition, Fuels, Reciprocating and Rotating Engines
Keyword(s):
*NON PETROLEUM BASED, *VVA(VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION), *TEST FUELS, CIDI(COMPRESSION IGNITION DIRECT INJECTION), LIGHT DUTY, FUEL ECONOMY, EGR(EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION), HCCI(HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION), PCCI(PREMIXED CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION)
Report Date:
2005 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2007 Jul 18