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Research Overview:
Ignition
at the Microscale for Miniaturized Internal Combustion Engines:
This research project will determine the specific
conditions under which fuel-air mixtures may be ignited at the microscale. In a
research apparatus specifically designed for this purpose, premixed fuel and air
charges will be ignited at various temperatures and pressures by electric spark
in the presence of quenching walls. The combination of temperature, pressure,
and wall distance will be varied not only to simulate IC engine conditions, but
also to explore the fundamental limits of spark ignition in combustion chambers
with high surface area to volume ratios. Fuels to be considered include butane,
propane, methanol and gasoline.
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