Meeting the challenges associated with low-carbon alternative fuels through advanced CAE technologies

摘要

This paper summarises the latest advancements in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools which can simulate the impact of fuels on internal combustion (IC) engine performance. We introduce advanced surrogate models for application to gaseous, conventional gasoline/diesel, low grade gasoline, synthetic and bio- liquid fuels (E0-E100) in single and multi-component blends. In addition, dual-fuel ready surrogates (natural gas with diesel fuel pilot injection) are developed and analysed using shock tube and standardised fuel test data (Cetane and Research Octane Number), these models are then applied directly to simulate knock limits, ignition and heat release in state-of-the-art IC engine applications.