Research on a New Generation of Gasoline Engines
Researcher: N. Kalian
Supervisors: Prof. H. Zhao, Dr. T. Ma, Prof. N. Ladommatos
Sponsors: Jaguar, EPSRC, Ford Motor Company
Objectives
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To research and develop a new generation of gasoline engines capable of both Spark Ignition (SI) and Controlled Autoignition (CAI) operations.
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To achieve simultaneous reductions in NOx emissions and fuel consumption (CO2 emission).
Cam profiles for SI & CAI operation
Engine
Prototype Jaguar 3.0l V6 DI gasoline engines.
Special Features:
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Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) systems
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Dual Cam Profile Switching (CPS) systems
(Left) H-Lift (Right) L-Lift
Engine Control
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dSpace interface and ECU & MATLAB Simulink
