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Investigation of Deposit Formation Mechanisms for Engine In-cylinder Combustion and Exhaust Systems Using Quantitative Analysis and Sustainability Study

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The formation of SI engine combustion deposits is a complex phenomenon which depends on various factors of fuel, oil, additives, and engine. The goal of this study is to examine the effects of operating conditions, gasoline, lubricating oil, and additives on deposit formation. Both an experimental investigation and theoretical analysis are conducted on a single cylinder engine. As a result, the impact of deposits on engine performance and exhaust emissions (HC, NO x ) has been indicated. Using samples from a cylinder head and exhaust pipe as well as switching gases via the dual-gas method (N2, O2), the deposit formation mechanism is thoroughly investigated via the thermogravity analysis approach, where the roles of organic, inorganic, and volatile components of fuel, additives, and oil on deposit formation are identified from thermogravity curves. Sustainable feedback control design is then proposed for potential emission control and performance optimization

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  1. College of Engineering, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70813, USA

    Z. Ye & H. P. Mohamadian

  2. Litens Automotive Group, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Q. Meng

  3. Department of Physics, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70813, USA

    J. T. Wang

  4. National Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China

    L. Chen & L. Zhu

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Ye, Z., Meng, Q., Mohamadian, H.P. et al. Investigation of Deposit Formation Mechanisms for Engine In-cylinder Combustion and Exhaust Systems Using Quantitative Analysis and Sustainability Study. Int J Thermophys 28, 1056–1066 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10765-007-0228-5

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