Thermal management for 6-cylinder HCCI engine: Low cost, high efficiency, ultra-low NOx power generation

Joel Martinez-Frias*, Daniel Flowers, Salvador M. Aceves, Francisco Espinosa-Loza, Robert Dibble

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Abstract

This paper investigates a purely thermal control system for a 6-cylinder HCCI engine. Thermal energy from exhaust gas and from compression is used to condition the charge for the desired engine output. HCCI engine operation is analyzed with a detailed chemical kinetics based engine cycle simulation code. This cycle simulation code is linked to an optimizer that determines the operating conditions that result in maximum brake thermal efficiency, while meeting the restrictions of low NOX, and peak cylinder pressure. The results show the values of the operating conditions that yield optimum efficiency as a function of brake power for a constant engine speed (1800 rpm). It has been determined that a thermally controlled HCCI engine can successfully operate at high efficiency and low emissions over a wide range of conditions from idle to full load. The results show that a 42% brake thermal efficiency can be reached while the NOx emissions are kept under 2 parts per million. The analytical results shown here are expected to guide the ongoing experimental effort of converting a heavy-duty stationary engine to HCCI mode. The experimental work has the goal of meeting the very aggressive efficiency and emissions targets set by the California Energy Commission (CEC) Advanced Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (ARICE) Program.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2004 Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages833-839
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0791837467, 9780791837467
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventFall Technical Conference of the ASME International Combustion Engine Division - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: Oct 24 2004Oct 27 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2004 Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division

Other

OtherFall Technical Conference of the ASME International Combustion Engine Division
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period10/24/0410/27/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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