Diesel engines

Theodoros C. Zannis, Yiannis A. Levendis, Dimitrios T. Hountalas, Elias A. Yfantis, Roussos G. Papagiannakis

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Abstract

The diesel engine has a prevailing role in transportation applications due to its higher thermal efficiency, compared to other propulsion systems, and its engine size flexibility. However, it still remains a major polluting source, especially regarding particulate emissions. To comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, over recent decades, the diesel engine manufacturers and the scientific community have strived to increase thermal efficiency and power output, while suppressing gaseous and particulate emissions of pollutants. Increasing the in-cylinder oxygen availability is an effective method to improve combustion effectiveness and to reduce emissions of particulates (soot). This can be attained (a) by blending conventional diesel fuel with oxygenated hydrocarbon (HC) fuel components or (b) by enhancing the oxygen concentration in the cylinder intake air.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOxygen-Enhanced Combustion, Second Edition
PublisherCRC Press
Pages681-710
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9781439862308
ISBN (Print)9781439862285
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

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