Abstract
It is recognized that alternative fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) have less polluting combustion characteristics than diesel fuel. In this study, LPG was injected into a high pressure and temperature chamber to reproduce the stratification processes in an engine. The spray images were taken by the use of a PLIF method with Nd:YAG laser to analyze their penetration and evaporation characteristics. Also the characteristics of combustion were investigated by simultaneous visualization of OH radical and flames. The results show that the mixture moves along the impingement wall that reproduced the piston bowl and reaches the ignition spark plug. Also, OH fluorescence rises sharply and then decreases gradually when the combustion is carried out actively.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-203 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | JSAE review |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Apr |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Automotive Engineering