Conventional Combustion: Direct-Ignition Compression Ignition (CI – diesel)

•High engine-out and tailpipe PM and NOx emissions (3-way catalyst not possible)
•Peak thermal efficiency typically 40-45%, full load range possible

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Parameter Value
Fuel n-heptane
Intake 21% O2
Load 4.6 bar IMEP
Intake T 153°C
Intake P 1.80 bar
SOI -10° ATDC
Speed 1200 rpm
Engine rc 10.75
Window 100 mm diam
Framing 7200 fps
Effective Camera Gain 1
Filter 500 nm SWP