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Book Synopsis Modeling of HCCI Combustion by One Step Reaction Function: In View of Assisting the Optimization of Engine Management System by : Jean-Baptiste Millet
Download or read book Modeling of HCCI Combustion by One Step Reaction Function: In View of Assisting the Optimization of Engine Management System written by Jean-Baptiste Millet and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Annual Index/abstracts of SAE Technical Papers by :
Download or read book Annual Index/abstracts of SAE Technical Papers written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Control and Robustness Analysis of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Using Exhaust Recompression by : Hsien-Hsin Liao
Download or read book Control and Robustness Analysis of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Using Exhaust Recompression written by Hsien-Hsin Liao and published by Stanford University. This book was released on 2011 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been an enormous global research effort to alleviate the current and projected environmental consequences incurred by internal combustion (IC) engines, the dominant propulsion systems in ground vehicles. Two technologies have the potential to improve the efficiency and emissions of IC engines in the near future: variable valve actuation (VVA) and homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI). IC engines equipped with VVA systems are proven to show better performance by adjusting the valve lift and timing appropriately. An electro-hydraulic valve system (EHVS) is a type of VVA system that possesses full flexibility, i.e., the ability to change the valve lift and timing independently and continuously, making it an ideal rapid prototyping tool in a research environment. Unfortunately, an EHVS typically shows a significant response time delay that limits the achievable closed-loop bandwidth and, as a result, shows poor tracking performance. In this thesis, a control framework that includes system identification, feedback control design, and repetitive control design is presented. The combined control law shows excellent performance with a root-mean-square tracking error below 40 [Mu]m over a maximum valve lift of 4 mm. A stability analysis is also provided to show that the mean tracking error converges to zero asymptotically with the combined control law. HCCI, the other technology presented in this thesis, is a combustion strategy initiated by compressing a homogeneous air-fuel mixture to auto-ignition, therefore, ignition occurs at multiple points inside the cylinder without noticeable flame propagation. The result is rapid combustion with low peak in-cylinder temperature, which gives HCCI improved efficiency and reduces NOx formation. To initiate HCCI with a typical compression ratio, the sensible energy of the mixture needs to be high compared to a spark ignited (SI) strategy. One approach to achieve this, called recompression HCCI, is by closing the exhaust valve early to trap a portion of the exhaust gas in the cylinder. Unlike a SI or Diesel strategy, HCCI lacks an explicit combustion trigger, as autoignition is governed by chemical kinetics. Therefore, the thermo-chemical conditions of the air-fuel mixture need to be carefully controlled for HCCI to occur at the desired timing. Compounding this challenge in recompression HCCI is the re-utilization of the exhaust gas which creates cycle-to-cycle coupling. Furthermore, the coupling characteristics can change drastically around different operating points, making combustion timing control difficult across a wide range of conditions. In this thesis, a graphical analysis examines the in-cylinder temperature dynamics of recompression HCCI and reveals three qualitative types of temperature dynamics. With this insight, a switching linear model is formulated by combining three linear models: one for each of the three types of temperature dynamics. A switching controller that is composed of three local linear feedback controllers can then be designed based on the switching model. This switching model/control formulation is tested on an experimental HCCI testbed and shows good performance in controlling the combustion timing across a wide range. A semi-definite program is formulated to find a Lyapunov function for the switching model/control framework and shows that it is stable. As HCCI is dictated by the in-cylinder thermo-chemical conditions, there are further concerns about the robustness of HCCI, i.e., the boundedness of the thermo-chemical conditions with uncertainty existing in the ambient conditions and in the engine's own characteristics due to aging. To assess HCCI's robustness, this thesis presents a linear parameter varying (LPV) model that captures the dynamics of recompression HCCI and possesses an elegant model structure that is more amenable to analysis. Based on this model, a recursive algorithm using convex optimization is formulated to generate analytical statements about the boundedness of the in-cylinder thermo-chemical conditions. The bounds generated by the algorithm are also shown to relate well to the data from the experimental testbed.
Book Synopsis Flex Fuel Optimized SI and HCCI Engine by :
Download or read book Flex Fuel Optimized SI and HCCI Engine written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central objective of the proposed work is to demonstrate an HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) capable SI (spark ignited) engine that is capable of fast and smooth mode transition between SI and HCCI combustion modes. The model-based control technique was used to develop and validate the proposed control strategy for the fast and smooth combustion mode transition based upon the developed control-oriented engine; and an HCCI capable SI engine was designed and constructed using production ready two-step valve-train with electrical variable valve timing actuating system. Finally, smooth combustion mode transition was demonstrated on a metal engine within eight engine cycles. The Chrysler turbocharged 2.0L I4 direct injection engine was selected as the base engine for the project and the engine was modified to fit the two-step valve with electrical variable valve timing actuating system. To develop the model-based control strategy for stable HCCI combustion and smooth combustion mode transition between SI and HCCI combustion, a control-oriented real-time engine model was developed and implemented into the MSU HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) simulation environment. The developed model was used to study the engine actuating system requirement for the smooth and fast combustion mode transition and to develop the proposed mode transition control strategy. Finally, a single cylinder optical engine was designed and fabricated for studying the HCCI combustion characteristics. Optical engine combustion tests were conducted in both SI and HCCI combustion modes and the test results were used to calibrate the developed control-oriented engine model. Intensive GT-Power simulations were conducted to determine the optimal valve lift (high and low) and the cam phasing range. Delphi was selected to be the supplier for the two-step valve-train and Denso to be the electrical variable valve timing system supplier. A test bench was constructed to develop control strategies for the electrical variable valve timing (VVT) actuating system and satisfactory electrical VVT responses were obtained. Target engine control system was designed and fabricated at MSU for both single-cylinder optical and multi-cylinder metal engines. Finally, the developed control-oriented engine model was successfully implemented into the HIL simulation environment. The Chrysler 2.0L I4 DI engine was modified to fit the two-step vale with electrical variable valve timing actuating system. A used prototype engine was used as the base engine and the cylinder head was modified for the two-step valve with electrical VVT actuating system. Engine validation tests indicated that cylinder #3 has very high blow-by and it cannot be reduced with new pistons and rings. Due to the time constraint, it was decided to convert the four-cylinder engine into a single cylinder engine by blocking both intake and exhaust ports of the unused cylinders. The model-based combustion mode transition control algorithm was developed in the MSU HIL simulation environment and the Simulink based control strategy was implemented into the target engine controller. With both single-cylinder metal engine and control strategy ready, stable HCCI combustion was achived with COV of 2.1% Motoring tests were conducted to validate the actuator transient operations including valve lift, electrical variable valve timing, electronic throttle, multiple spark and injection controls. After the actuator operations were confirmed, 15-cycle smooth combustion mode transition from SI to HCCI combustion was achieved; and fast 8-cycle smooth combustion mode transition followed. With a fast electrical variable valve timing actuator, the number of engine cycles required for mode transition can be reduced down to five. It was also found that the combustion mode transition is sensitive to the charge air and engine coolant temperatures and regulating the corresponding temperatures to the target levels during the combustion mode transition is the key for a smooth combustion mode transition. As a summary, the proposed combustion mode transition strategy using the hybrid combustion mode that starts with the SI combustion and ends with the HCCI combustion was experimentally validated on a metal engine. The proposed model-based control approach made it possible to complete the SI-HCCI combustion mode transition within eight engine cycles utilizing the well controlled hybrid combustion mode. Without intensive control-oriented engine modeling and HIL simulation study of using the hybrid combustion mode during the mode transition, it would be impossible to validate the proposed combustion mode transition strategy in a very short period.
Book Synopsis Closed-loop Control of a Multi-cylinder HCCI Engine by : Jason Scott Souder
Download or read book Closed-loop Control of a Multi-cylinder HCCI Engine written by Jason Scott Souder and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis HCCI Engine Control and Optimization by : Nicholas J. Killingsworth
Download or read book HCCI Engine Control and Optimization written by Nicholas J. Killingsworth and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lack of a direct combustion trigger makes control of combustion timing during transients especially challenging. To aid in HCCI engine control during transients, we have developed a model that can be used to derive a controller for a thermally-managed, gasoline and natural gas fueled HCCI engine. The model uses an ignition threshold derived from detailed chemical kinetic simulations of HCCI engine combustion to provide an estimate for the combustion timing. The ignition threshold is a function of both temperature and pressure. An estimate of the residual gas fraction from the previous cycle can also be obtained, which is essential information due to the strong temperature sensitivity of HCCI ignition. This model allows the synthesis of nonlinear control laws, which can be utilized for control of an HCCI engine during transients.
Book Synopsis Hcci and Cai Engines for the Automotive Industry by : H Zhao
Download or read book Hcci and Cai Engines for the Automotive Industry written by H Zhao and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-08-02 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI)/controlled auto-ignition (CAI) has emerged as one of the most promising engine technologies with the potential to combine fuel efficiency and improved emissions performance, offering reduced nitrous oxides and particulate matter alongside efficiency comparable with modern diesel engines. Despite the considerable advantages, its operational range is rather limited and controlling the combustion (timing of ignition and rate of energy release) is still an area of on-going research. Commercial applications are, however, close to reality.HCCI and CAI engines for the automotive industry presents the state-of-the-art in research and development on an international basis, as a one-stop reference work. The background to the development of HCCI / CAI engine technology is described. Basic principles, the technologies and their potential applications, strengths and weaknesses, as well as likely future trends and sources of further information are reviewed in the areas of gasoline HCCI / CAI engines; diesel HCCI engines; HCCI / CAI engines with alternative fuels; and advanced modelling and experimental techniques. The book provides an invaluable source of information for scientific researchers, R&D engineers and managers in the automotive engineering industry worldwide. Presents the state-of-the-art in research and development on an international basis An invaluable source of information for scientific researchers, R&D engineers and managers in the automotive engineering industry worldwide Looks at one of the most promising engine technologies around
Book Synopsis 1-D Simulation of HCCI Engine Performance Using Knock-integral Ignition Prediction with Wiebe Function Combustion Modeling, and Comparison to Advanced SI Engine Performance by : Andrew Michael Huisjen
Download or read book 1-D Simulation of HCCI Engine Performance Using Knock-integral Ignition Prediction with Wiebe Function Combustion Modeling, and Comparison to Advanced SI Engine Performance written by Andrew Michael Huisjen and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Modeling and Control of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines with High Dilution by : Chia-Jui Chiang
Download or read book Modeling and Control of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines with High Dilution written by Chia-Jui Chiang and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Modeling and Control of Single Cylinder HCCI Engine by : Varun Tandra
Download or read book Modeling and Control of Single Cylinder HCCI Engine written by Varun Tandra and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With growing environmental concern, energy consumption has become a key element in the current debate on global warming. Over the past two decades, Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engine technology has aroused a great deal of interest in the automotive sector owing to its fuel flexibility and ability to generate ultra-low exhaust emissions. One of the strategies to achieve ultra-low emissions in HCCI engines is to retain some exhaust gas/burnt products in the cylinder by dynamically actuating/varying valve opening and closing timings and lifts. This can be achieved by recent advancements in microprocessor, actuators and controller technologies. The first step in the synthesis of control algorithms involves developing simple system-level mathematical models. This thesis presents two such mathematical models of HCCI combustion. In the first part of this thesis, a control-oriented two-zone thermo-kinetic model of a single cylinder HCCI engine is presented. Earlier control laws were derived using single zone mathematical models of HCCI combustion; however, such models fail to accurately capture the combustion dynamics of an HCCI engine owing to the assumption of homogeneous composition and temperature in the cylinder. Certain multi-zone models of HCCI engines emphasizing the shortcomings of these single zone models have also been reported in literature. However, such models are far too complex and unwieldy for the development of fast and efficient controllers for HCCI engines. The present work outlines the modeling approach of a physics based two-zone model of a single-cylinder HCCI engine by incorporating the first law of thermodynamics and the temperature and concentration inhomogeneities within the cylinder in order to better predict emissions, peak pressures, and timing. A comparative analysis between the single zone and two-zone models is also discussed. The nonlinear model was linearized about an operating point to facilitate the development of an effective LQR regulator. The model inputs include variable valve timing to effectively control peak pressures, exhaust temperatures and ignition timing. In the second part of the thesis we address the shortcomings of control analysis which to date has been done by developing models that are engine specific, such models often rely on extensive parameters which are to be experimentally identified. Moreover, further investigation revealed that these models were valid only for a narrow operating range. Therefore, a detailed mathematical model of an HCCI engine, which is fuel flexible and valid for transitions in engine speed, is developed based on ideal gas laws and basic thermodynamics and conservation principles. The different engine subsystems and engine phenomena discretized into eight stages are modeled in a "control-oriented sense" to address the combustion timing, peak pressure and heat release rate control issues. The model has been implemented in MATLAB® to facilitate simulation studies and requires minimum tuning parameters to be experimentally recognized. Model validation is based on three sets of engine data, obtained from literature. The validation suggests that the model, once tuned properly, shows a fair agreement between the simulation and experimental data for a given engine and operating conditions.
Book Synopsis Evaluation of Technical Feasibility of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine Fueled with Hydrogen, Natural Gas, and DME. by :
Download or read book Evaluation of Technical Feasibility of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine Fueled with Hydrogen, Natural Gas, and DME. written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of the proposed project was to confirm the feasibility of using blends of hydrogen and natural gas to improve the performance, efficiency, controllability and emissions of a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine. The project team utilized both engine simulation and laboratory testing to evaluate and optimize how blends of hydrogen and natural gas fuel might improve control of HCCI combustion. GTI utilized a state-of-the art single-cylinder engine test platform for the experimental work in the project. The testing was designed to evaluate the feasibility of extending the limits of HCCI engine performance (i.e., stable combustion, high efficiency and low emissions) on natural gas by using blends of natural gas and hydrogen. Early in the project Ricardo provided technical support to GTI as we applied their engine performance simulation program, WAVE, to our HCCI research engine. Modeling support was later provided by Digital Engines, LLC to use their proprietary model to predict peak pressures and temperatures for varying operating parameters included in the Design of Experiments test plan. Digital Engines also provided testing support for the hydrogen and natural gas blends. Prof. David Foster of University of Wisconsin-Madison participated early in the project by providing technical guidance on HCCI engine test plans and modeling requirements. The main purpose of the testing was to quantify the effects of hydrogen addition to natural gas HCCI. Directly comparing straight natural gas with the hydrogen enhanced test points is difficult due to the complexity of HCCI combustion. With the same air flow rate and lambda, the hydrogen enriched fuel mass flow rate is lower than the straight natural gas mass flow rate. However, the energy flow rate is higher for the hydrogen enriched fuel due to hydrogen's significantly greater lower heating value, 120 mJ/kg for hydrogen compared to 45 mJ/kg for natural gas. With these caveats in mind, an analysis of test results indicates that hydrogen enhanced natural gas HCCI (versus neat natural gas HCCI at comparable stoichiometry) had the following characteristics: (1) Substantially lower intake temperature needed for stable HCCI combustion; (2) Inconclusive impact on engine BMEP and power produced; (3) Small reduction in the thermal efficiency of the engine; (4) Moderate reduction in the unburned hydrocarbons in the exhaust; (5) Slight increase in NOx emissions in the exhaust; (6) Slight reduction in CO2 in the exhaust; and (7) Increased knocking at rich stoichiometry. The major accomplishments and findings from the project can be summarized as follows: (1) A model was calibrated for accurately predicting heat release rate and peak pressures for HCCI combustion when operating on hydrogen and natural gas blends. (2) A single cylinder research engine was thoroughly mapped to compare performance and emissions for micro-pilot natural gas compression ignition, and HCCI combustion for neat natural gas versus blends of natural gas and hydrogen. (3) The benefits of using hydrogen to extend, up to a limit, the stable operating window for HCCI combustion of natural gas at higher intake pressures, leaner air to fuel ratios or lower inlet temperatures was documented.
Book Synopsis Introduction to Modeling and Control of Internal Combustion Engine Systems by : Lino Guzzella
Download or read book Introduction to Modeling and Control of Internal Combustion Engine Systems written by Lino Guzzella and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internal combustion engines still have a potential for substantial improvements, particularly with regard to fuel efficiency and environmental compatibility. These goals can be achieved with help of control systems. Modeling and Control of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) addresses these issues by offering an introduction to cost-effective model-based control system design for ICE. The primary emphasis is put on the ICE and its auxiliary devices. Mathematical models for these processes are developed in the text and selected feedforward and feedback control problems are discussed. The appendix contains a summary of the most important controller analysis and design methods, and a case study that analyzes a simplified idle-speed control problem. The book is written for students interested in the design of classical and novel ICE control systems.
Book Synopsis A Simple HCCI Engine Model for Control by : S. Aceves
Download or read book A Simple HCCI Engine Model for Control written by S. Aceves and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine is an attractive technology because of its high efficiency and low emissions. However, HCCI lacks a direct combustion trigger making control of combustion timing challenging, especially during transients. To aid in HCCI engine control we present a simple model of the HCCI combustion process valid over a range of intake pressures, intake temperatures, equivalence ratios, and engine speeds. The model provides an estimate of the combustion timing on a cycle-by-cycle basis. An ignition threshold, which is a function of the in-cylinder motored temperature and pressure is used to predict start of combustion. This model allows the synthesis of nonlinear control laws, which can be utilized for control of an HCCI engine during transients.
Book Synopsis Control Strategies for HCCI Mixed-Mode Combustion by :
Download or read book Control Strategies for HCCI Mixed-Mode Combustion written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delphi Automotive Systems and ORNL established this CRADA to expand the operational range of Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) mixed-mode combustion for gasoline en-gines. ORNL has extensive experience in the analysis, interpretation, and control of dynamic engine phenomena, and Delphi has extensive knowledge and experience in powertrain compo-nents and subsystems. The partnership of these knowledge bases was important to address criti-cal barriers associated with the realistic implementation of HCCI and enabling clean, efficient operation for the next generation of transportation engines. The foundation of this CRADA was established through the analysis of spark-assisted HCCI data from a single-cylinder research engine. This data was used to (1) establish a conceptual kinetic model to better understand and predict the development of combustion instabilities, (2) develop a low-order model framework suitable for real-time controls, and (3) provide guidance in the initial definition of engine valve strategies for achieving HCCI operation. The next phase focused on the development of a new combustion metric for real-time characterization of the combustion process. Rapid feedback on the state of the combustion process is critical to high-speed decision making for predictive control. Simultaneous to the modeling/analysis studies, Delphi was focused on the development of engine hardware and the engine management system. This included custom Delphi hardware and control systems allowing for flexible control of the valvetrain sys-tem to enable HCCI operation. The final phase of this CRADA included the demonstration of conventional and spark assisted HCCI on the multi-cylinder engine as well as the characterization of combustion instabilities, which govern the operational boundaries of this mode of combustion. ORNL and Delphi maintained strong collaboration throughout this project. Meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis with additional reports, presentation, and meetings as necessary to maintain progress. Delphi provided substantial support through modeling, hardware, data exchange, and technical consultation. This CRADA was also successful at establishing important next steps to further expanding the use of an HCCI engine for improved fuel efficiency and emissions. These topics will be address in a follow-on CRADA. The objectives are: (1) Improve fundamental understanding of the development of combustion instabilities with HCCI operation through modeling and experiments; (2) Develop low-order model and feedback combustion metrics which are well suited to real-time predictive controls; and (3) Construct multi-cylinder engine system with advanced Delphi technologies and charac-terize HCCI behavior to better understand limitations and opportunities for expanded high-efficiency operation.
Book Synopsis Modeling and Analysis of an HCCI Engine During Thermal Transients Using a Thermodynamic Cycle Simulation with a Coupled Wall Thermal Network by : Kyoungjoon Chang
Download or read book Modeling and Analysis of an HCCI Engine During Thermal Transients Using a Thermodynamic Cycle Simulation with a Coupled Wall Thermal Network written by Kyoungjoon Chang and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Thermodynamic Based Modeling for Nonlinear Control of Combustion Phasing in HCCI Engines by : Joshua Bradley Bettis
Download or read book Thermodynamic Based Modeling for Nonlinear Control of Combustion Phasing in HCCI Engines written by Joshua Bradley Bettis and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Low temperature combustion modes, such as Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), represent a promising means to increase the efficiency and significantly reduce the emissions of internal combustion engines. Implementation and control are difficult, however, due to the lack of an external combustion trigger. This thesis outlines a nonlinear control-oriented model of a single cylinder HCCI engine, which is physically based on a five state thermodynamic cycle. This model is aimed at capturing the behavior of an engine which utilizes fully vaporized gasoline-type fuels, exhaust gas recirculation and intake air heating in order to achieve HCCI operation. The onset of combustion, which is vital for control, is modeled using an Arrhenius Reaction Rate expression which relates the combustion timing to both charge dilution and temperature. To account for a finite HCCI combustion event, the point of constant volume combustion is shifted for SOC to a point of high energy release based on experimental heat release data. The model is validated against experimental data form a single cylinder CI engine operating under HCCI conditions at two different fueling rates. Parameters relevant to control such as combustion timing agree very well with the experiment at both operating conditions. The extension of the model to other fuels is also investigated via the Octane Index (OI) of several different gasoline-type fuels. Since this nonlinear model is developed from a controls perspective, both the output and state update equations are formulated such that they are functions of only the control inputs and state variables, therefore making them directly applicable to state space methods for control. The result is a discrete-time nonlinear control model which provides a platform for developing and validating various nonlinear control strategies"--Abstract, leaf iv
Book Synopsis Modeling the Novel Jones Engine Toroidal Concept in Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) and Spark Ignition (SI) Combustion Model by :
Download or read book Modeling the Novel Jones Engine Toroidal Concept in Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) and Spark Ignition (SI) Combustion Model written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for reduced CO2 emissions from transportation and stationary power generation applications has driven engine designers, developers, and researchers to seek new and novel technologies and designs to maximize engine efficiency, reduce weight, and increase engine performance. One such new engine design was proposed by Jones Engine LLC, and called the Jones Engine. The Jones Engine concept utilizes a novel toroidal piston/cylinder configuration, eliminating the connecting rod of the traditional slider-crank mechanism, thereby allowing for a more direct transfer of work from the combustion gases to the crankshaft. Jones Engine LLC promises significantly increase output torque, reduced fuel economy, and decreased engine weight through its unique design. This work seeks to model the Jones Engine's unique engine cycle, and directly compare to analogous conventional reciprocating slider-crank engines to provide an assessment of the benefits and limitations of the Jones Engine concept. In this work, the Jones Engine concept was modeled via a MATLAB based 0-D engine simulation code developed by the authors, utilizing Cantera to solve the gas phase chemical kinetics. The engine was modeled in two combustion modes, Homogeneous Charge Compession Ignition (HCCI), and Spark-Ignited (SI). The HCCI combustion model utilized a homogeneous single-zone incorporating the effects of piston motion, heat transfer, and gas phase kinetics, while the SI combustion model utilized a 2-zone modeling approach with either a prescribed Wiebe function heat release, or a semi-predictive flame propagation model. The engine models were validated against experimental data from conventional engines available in the literature. The results of the simulations showed that at identical engine operating conditions and analogous geometrics, the Jones offered slightly reduced efficiency in HCCI and SI combustion modes, but with significantly higher output torque due to the nature of the Jones Engine mechanism. However, the simulation results indicated several potential benefits of the Jones Engine configuration, including increased knock mitigatation in SI mode, and therefore the ability to operate with significantly higher geometric compression ratios, thereby offering higher efficiency potential.
