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Indexed by:期刊论文

Date of Publication:2009-10-01

Journal:APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Included Journals:SCIE、EI、Scopus

Volume:29

Issue:14-15

Page Number:3189-3197

ISSN No.:1359-4311

Key Words:Porous medium (PM) engine; Two-zone model; Numerical simulation

Abstract:Porous medium (PM) engine was a new type engine based on the technique of combustion in porous medium, which can realize homogeneous and stable combustion. In this paper, the combustion and working processes of a specific PM engine were simulated by a two-zone model considering the influences of the mass distribution, heat transfer from the cylinder wall, mass exchange between zones and the heat transfer in porous medium. Influences of operating parameters, e.g. intake temperature and pressure, compression ratio, the excess air ratio on the performance of the PIA engine were discussed. It was found out that the porous medium, acting as a heat recuperator, can significantly enhance the evaporation of liquid fuel and preheat the mixture, which promotes the ignition and combustion in the cylinder: and that the initial PM temperature and the compression ratio are critical factors controlling the compression ignition of the mixture. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.