October 18, 2019, Bio-Blendstock/Fuel Performance and Combustion

Engines for Fuels Research

The development of alternative fuels has to consider fuel effects on engine performance. To this end, the engines used for Co-Optima allow quantifying fuel effects on combustion, real-world efficiency (drive-cycle fuel economy), and compliance with exhaust-emission standards. These research engines can also provide the understanding needed to mitigate implementation barriers to specific high-efficiency technologies, as well as identify synergies between alternative fuels and advanced combustion modes for tomorrow’s engines. Read More