Innovative Ultra-low NOx Controlled Auto-ignition Combustion Process for Gasoline Engines: the 4-SPACE Project

摘要

The purpose of the 4-SPACE (4-Stroke Powered gasoline Auto-ignition Controlled combustion Engine) industrial Research project is to research and develop an innovative Controlled auto-ignition combustion process for lean burn Automotive gasoline 4-stroke engines application. The Engine concepts to be developed could have the potential To replace the existing stoichiometric / 3-way catalyst Automotive spark ignition 4-stroke engines by offering the Potential to meet the most stringent EURO 4 emissions Limits in the year 2005 without requiring DeNOx catalyst Technology. A reduction of fuel consumption and Therefore of corresponding CO2 emissions of 15 to 20/100 In average urban conditions of use, is expected for the 4-SPACE lean burn 4-stroke engine with additional reduction of CO emissions.