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The 32 papers in this technical paper collection cover zero-dimensional, one-dimensional, and quasi-dimensional models for simulation of SI and CI engines with respect to: engine breathing, boosting, and acoustics; SI combustion and emissions; CI combustion and emissions; fundamentals of engine thermodynamics; numerical modeling of gas dynamics; thermal management; mechanical and lubrication systems; system level models for controls; system level models for vehicle fuel economy and emissions predictions.

The 26 papers in this technical paper collection focuses on kinetically controlled combustion including, HCCI, PCCI, CAR, RCCI, etc.

This technical paper collection contains 9 papers published from the 2011 Small Engine Technology Conference.

The 17 papers in this technical paper collection discuss body engineering and design. Topics include: vehicle crash and steering column frequency simulation; optimum constraint strategy for liftgates; a methodology for evaluating body architecture concepts; the effect of strain on stainless steel surface finish; CAE analysis method research of minimum door closing speed; and more.

The 15 papers in this technical paper colection covers engines and thermal management for hybrid powertrains and fuel economy testing methods for hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Hybrid system modeling and architecture including pneumatic, thermoelectric, and flywheel systems, and plug-in hybrid electric systems is covered. Finally, production and near-production hybrid powertrains and powertrain system integration as well as energy transfer and communications for plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles is covered.

This collection covers advances in the development and application of models and tools involved in multi-dimensional engine modeling: advances in chemical kinetics, combustion and spray modeling, turbulence, heat transfer, mesh generation, and approaches targeting improved computational efficiency. Papers employing multi-dimensional modeling to gain a deeper understanding of processes related to turbulent transport, transient phenomena, and chemically reacting, two-phase flows are included in this collection.