IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/energy/v301y2024ics0360544224013641.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

The effect of ignition energy on the lean combustion limitation in high compression ratio engines

Author

Listed:
  • Liu, Zuowen
  • Zheng, Zhaolei

Abstract

This study examined the impact of ignition energy for various loads on extending the limitations of lean combustion (LLC) and enhancing thermal efficiency using a high compression ratio (CR = 17) engine. It combined high compression ratio design、lean burn and high ignition energy to achieve more than 50 % indicated thermal efficiency. The findings indicated that a 424 mJ ignition energy proved helpful in reducing the ignition delay (CA0-10), widening the LLC to λ = 2.1, and achieving the highest thermal efficiency of 50.3 % at λ = 1.9 with lower exhaust loss and heat transfer loss when IMEP raised from 8.5 bar to 10 bar. Nevertheless, due to the high coefficient of variation of indicated mean effective pressure (COVIMEP), the constraints of lean combustion only reached λ = 1.45 and λ = 1.3 under IMEP = 12 bar and 13 bar, and its corresponding thermal efficiency was 45.1 % and 43.0 %, respectively. In terms of emissions, NOx was more sensitive to a bigger rise in ignition energy than other gases, and the variation of CO, THC, and NOx did not connect to a slight increase in ignition energy. The CO, THC, and NOx also tended to stay unchanged in ultra-lean conditions, remaining at about 900 ppm, 2797 ppm, and 38 ppm, respectively.

Suggested Citation

  • Liu, Zuowen & Zheng, Zhaolei, 2024. "The effect of ignition energy on the lean combustion limitation in high compression ratio engines," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 301(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:301:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224013641
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131591
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544224013641
    Download Restriction: Full text for ScienceDirect subscribers only
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1016/j.energy.2024.131591?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Zhou, Feng & Fu, Jianqin & Ke, Wenhui & Liu, Jingping & Yuan, Zhipeng & Luo, Baojun, 2017. "Effects of lean combustion coupling with intake tumble on economy and emission performance of gasoline engine," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 133(C), pages 366-379.
    2. Wang, Shuofeng & Ji, Changwei & Zhang, Bo & Liu, Xiaolong, 2014. "Lean burn performance of a hydrogen-blended gasoline engine at the wide open throttle condition," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 136(C), pages 43-50.
    3. Yin, Xiaojun & Sun, Nannan & Sun, Ting & Shen, Hongguang & Mehra, Roopesh Kumar & Liu, Junlong & Wang, Ying & Yang, Bo & Zeng, Ke, 2022. "Experimental investigation the effects of spark discharge characteristics on the heavy-duty spark ignition natural gas engine at low load condition," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 239(PC).
    4. Khoa, Nguyen Xuan & Quach Nhu, Y. & Lim, Ocktaeck, 2020. "Estimation of parameters affected in internal exhaust residual gases recirculation and the influence of exhaust residual gas on performance and emission of a spark ignition engine," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 278(C).
    5. Gong, Changming & Sun, Jingzhen & Liu, Fenghua, 2021. "Numerical research on combustion and emissions behaviors of a medium compression ratio direct-injection twin-spark plug synchronous ignition methanol engine under steady-state lean-burn conditions," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 215(PB).
    6. Kumar, Madan & Shen, Tielong, 2017. "In-cylinder pressure-based air-fuel ratio control for lean burn operation mode of SI engines," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 120(C), pages 106-116.
    7. Fontana, G. & Galloni, E., 2010. "Experimental analysis of a spark-ignition engine using exhaust gas recycle at WOT operation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 87(7), pages 2187-2193, July.
    8. Wei, Haiqiao & Zhang, Ren & Chen, Lin & Pan, Jiaying & Wang, Xuan, 2021. "Effects of high ignition energy on lean combustion characteristics of natural gas using an optical engine with a high compression ratio," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 223(C).
    9. Jung, Dongwon & Sasaki, Kosaku & Iida, Norimasa, 2017. "Effects of increased spark discharge energy and enhanced in-cylinder turbulence level on lean limits and cycle-to-cycle variations of combustion for SI engine operation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 205(C), pages 1467-1477.
    10. Jung, Dongwon & Iida, Norimasa, 2018. "An investigation of multiple spark discharge using multi-coil ignition system for improving thermal efficiency of lean SI engine operation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 212(C), pages 322-332.
    11. Tsuboi, Seima & Miyokawa, Shinji & Matsuda, Masayoshi & Yokomori, Takeshi & Iida, Norimasa, 2019. "Influence of spark discharge characteristics on ignition and combustion process and the lean operation limit in a spark ignition engine," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 250(C), pages 617-632.
    12. Wang, Bin & Xie, Fangxi & Hong, Wei & Du, Jiakun & Chen, Hong & Li, Xiaoping, 2023. "Extending ultra-lean burn performance of high compression ratio pre-chamber jet ignition engines based on injection strategy and optimized structure," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 282(C).
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Liu, Zuowen & Zheng, Zhaolei, 2024. "Effects of in-cylinder water injection on knocking and combustion stability generated by expanding the lean burn limit," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 367(C).
    2. Yin, Xiaojun & Sun, Nannan & Sun, Ting & Shen, Hongguang & Mehra, Roopesh Kumar & Liu, Junlong & Wang, Ying & Yang, Bo & Zeng, Ke, 2022. "Experimental investigation the effects of spark discharge characteristics on the heavy-duty spark ignition natural gas engine at low load condition," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 239(PC).
    3. Discepoli, G. & Cruccolini, V. & Ricci, F. & Di Giuseppe, A. & Papi, S. & Grimaldi, C.N., 2020. "Experimental characterisation of the thermal energy released by a Radio-Frequency Corona Igniter in nitrogen and air," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 263(C).
    4. Jung, Dongwon & Iida, Norimasa, 2018. "An investigation of multiple spark discharge using multi-coil ignition system for improving thermal efficiency of lean SI engine operation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 212(C), pages 322-332.
    5. Ghaderi Masouleh, M. & Keskinen, K. & Kaario, O. & Kahila, H. & Wright, Y.M. & Vuorinen, V., 2018. "Flow and thermal field effects on cycle-to-cycle variation of combustion: scale-resolving simulation in a spark ignited simplified engine configuration," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 230(C), pages 486-505.
    6. Schröder, Lukas & Hillenbrand, Thomas & Brüggemann, Dieter, 2024. "Evaluation of the combustion process of directly injected methane in a rapid compression machine with a laser-based ignition system and an electrical ignition system," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 289(C).
    7. d'Adamo, A. & Iacovano, C. & Fontanesi, S., 2020. "Large-Eddy simulation of lean and ultra-lean combustion using advanced ignition modelling in a transparent combustion chamber engine," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 280(C).
    8. Jung, Dongwon & Sasaki, Kosaku & Iida, Norimasa, 2017. "Effects of increased spark discharge energy and enhanced in-cylinder turbulence level on lean limits and cycle-to-cycle variations of combustion for SI engine operation," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 205(C), pages 1467-1477.
    9. Oh, Sechul & Park, Cheolwoong & Oh, Junho & Kim, Seonyeob & Kim, Yongrae & Choi, Young & Kim, Changgi, 2022. "Combustion, emissions, and performance of natural gas–ammonia dual-fuel spark-ignited engine at full-load condition," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 258(C).
    10. Denghao Zhu & Jun Deng & Jinqiu Wang & Shuo Wang & Hongyu Zhang & Jakob Andert & Liguang Li, 2020. "Development and Application of Ion Current/Cylinder Pressure Cooperative Combustion Diagnosis and Control System," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-21, October.
    11. Nguyen Xuan Khoa & Ocktaeck Lim, 2021. "A Study to Investigate the Effect of Valve Mechanisms on Exhaust Residual Gas and Effective Release Energy of a Motorcycle Engine," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(17), pages 1-14, September.
    12. Li, Dafang & Sun, Weifu & Luo, Zhenmin, 2023. "Methane deflagration promoted by enhancing ignition efficiency via hydrogen doping, with a view to fracturing shales," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 282(C).
    13. Minh Tien Nguyen & Van Van Luong & Quoc Thai Pham & Minh Tung Phung & Phu Nguu Do, 2022. "Effect of Ignition Energy and Hydrogen Addition on Laminar Flame Speed, Ignition Delay Time, and Flame Rising Time of Lean Methane/Air Mixtures," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-10, March.
    14. Hua, Jianxiong & Song, Yuntong & Zhou, Lei & Liu, Fengnian & Wei, Haiqiao, 2021. "Operation strategy optimization of lean combustion using turbulent jet ignition at different engine loads," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 302(C).
    15. Ghaderi Masouleh, M. & Keskinen, K. & Kaario, O. & Kahila, H. & Karimkashi, S. & Vuorinen, V., 2019. "Modeling cycle-to-cycle variations in spark ignited combustion engines by scale-resolving simulations for different engine speeds," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 250(C), pages 801-820.
    16. Huang, Shuai & Li, Tie & Zhang, Zhifei & Ma, Pengfei, 2019. "Rotational and vibrational temperatures in the spark plasma by various discharge energies and strategies," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 251(C), pages 1-1.
    17. Federico Ricci & Francesco Mariani & Stefano Papi & Jacopo Zembi & Michele Battistoni & Carlo Nazareno Grimaldi, 2024. "The Synergy between Methanol M100 and Plasma-Assisted Ignition System PAI to Achieve Increasingly Leaner Mixtures in a Single-Cylinder Engine," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-14, March.
    18. He, Bang-Quan & Xu, Si-Peng & Fu, Xue-Qing & Zhao, Hua, 2020. "Combustion and emission characteristics of an ultra-lean burn gasoline engine with dimethyl ether auto-ignition," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 209(C).
    19. Tsuboi, Seima & Miyokawa, Shinji & Matsuda, Masayoshi & Yokomori, Takeshi & Iida, Norimasa, 2019. "Influence of spark discharge characteristics on ignition and combustion process and the lean operation limit in a spark ignition engine," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 250(C), pages 617-632.
    20. Huang, Shuai & Li, Tie & Zhang, Zhifei & Wang, Linyan & Yu, Xiao & Zheng, Ming & Yang, Rundai & Zhao, Xinwu, 2021. "Influencing factors on the vibrational and rotational temperatures in the spark discharge channel," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 222(C).

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:301:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224013641. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Catherine Liu (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/energy .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.