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Diesel Engine Combustion Research Brochures

The technical strengths and diesel engine combustion research capabilities of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) include:

Emission reduction programs for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty diesel engines
Fuel effect studies for the future of clean diesel fuels
Measurement of cycle-resolved cylinder pressure and fuel injection parameters
Performance and emissions mapping, including heat rejection
Automatic mapping of an engine and an engine subsystem using the SwRI Rapid Prototyping Electronic Control System (RPECS) engine controller
Measurement of location-specific oil consumption and its control through power cylinder design considerations
Specialized instrumentation, such as piston, ring, and liner instrumentation
Cold-start evaluation (to −32 °C), with quick cool-down capability and development including algorithm and cold-start aid optimization to improve idle stability and to reduce white smoke and the time spent cranking the engine
Development of application-specific engine ratings within targets of fuel consumption, torque rise, emissions, low-speed torque, and cylinder pressure
Assessment of engine component friction
Programmable durability testing 24 hours a day
Fuel delivery characterization on a pump stand and injection quality characterization with visualization techniques and combustion bombs

Diesel Engine Combustion Expertise

The Engine and Vehicle Research Division achieved certification to ISO 9001, ensuring compliance with stringent quality control procedures and standards in design, development, and research. With nearly 60 years of service to the automotive and engine manufacturing industry, SwRI engineers offer expertise in a wide range of diesel-related technologies, including:

Base engine design
Fuel injection system development
Fuel properties evaluation
Electronic control system development
Aftertreatment system design

For more information about our diesel engine combustion research capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Darius Mehta at dmehta@swri.org or (210) 522-2617.

Contact Information

Darius Mehta

Diesel Engine Combustion Research

(210) 522-2617

dmehta@swri.org

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