Numerical and experimental studies on direct injection dual fuel engines

• Grant number: 15/50328-8
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: April 01, 2016
• End date: March 31, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
• Agreement: University of New South Wales
• Mobility Program: SPRINT - Projetos de pesquisa - Mobilidade
• Principal Investigator: Guenther Carlos Krieger Filho
• Grantee: Guenther Carlos Krieger Filho
• Principal researcher abroad: Evatt Hawkes
• Institution abroad: University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia
• Host Institution: Escola Politécnica (EP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/50279-4 - Brasil Research Centre for Gas Innovation, AP.PCPE

Abstract

The project is proposed based around demonstrations of the applicability of our capabilities to DI-DF with the objective of obtaining more significant future projects in collaboration with industry and research agencies in our respective countries. Specifically, we aim to demonstrate the capability to make laser-based measurements relevant to DF-Dl in our high pressure chamber, and to validate USP's advanced combustion models against both the spray-chamber experiments and against selected DNS databases. This will result in joint journal papers, and once these capabilities and the partnership are demonstrated, we will seek industry partners, with Westport and BG Group being the likely targets, and apply for larger joint grants. The funding will be mainly used to support research exchange with a small amount being applied towards experimental consumables. (AU)