A review of internal combustion engines powered by renewable energy based on ethanol fuel and HCCI technology

Autor: Thang Nguyen Minh, Hieu Pham Minh, Vinh Nguyen Duy
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: AIMS Energy, Vol 10, Iss 5, Pp 1005-1025 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2333-8334
DOI: 10.3934/energy.2022046?viewType=HTML
Popis: In general, as compared to conventional combustion engines, the homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine offers better fuel efficiency, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. The HCCI engine, on the other hand, is not connected to the spark plugs or the fuel injection system. This implies that the auto-ignition time and following combustion phase of the HCCI engine are not controlled directly. The HCCI engine will be confined to a short working range due to the cold start, high-pressure rate, combustion noise, and even knocking combustion. Biofuel innovation, such as ethanol-powered HCCI engines, has a lot of promise in today's car industry. As a result, efforts must be made to improve the distinctive characteristics of the engine by turning the engine settings to different ethanol mixtures. This study examines the aspects of ethanol-fueled HCCI engines utilizing homogenous charge preparation procedures. In addition, comparing HCCI engines to other advanced combustion engines revealed their increased importance and prospective consequences. Furthermore, the challenges of transitioning from conventional to HCCI engines are examined, along with potential answers for future upgrade approaches and control tactics.
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