The papers in this collection focus on abnormal SI combustion processes including spark knock and preignition. Papers cover both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate that is limited by flame propagation.
The papers in this collection focus on abnormal SI combustion processes including spark knock and preignition. Papers cover both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate that is limited by flame propagation.
The EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future student vehicle competition, sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy, tasks university teams with designing, implementing and refining advanced powertrains into a conventional midsize sedan. This technical paper collection presents yearly results from teams in the competition, highlighting the entire EcoCAR vehicle development process.
The 7 papers in this technical paper collection focus on advances in alternative energy sources for sustainable development in the transportation sector. Topics covered include polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers, lignin-derived cyclic oxygenates, biodiesel blends, solar assisted vehicle electrical systems, and more. The 7 papers in this technical paper collection focus on advances in alternative energy sources for sustainable development in the transportation sector. Topics covered include polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers, lignin-derived cyclic oxygenates, biodiesel blends, solar assisted vehicle electrical systems, and more.
This technical paper collection explores advances in the creation of sustainable energy sources and their usage in the transportation sector. Topics can include research and in-production technology used to produce renewable energy sources and materials.
The 9 papers in this technical paper collection cover advances in the creation of sustainable energy sources and their usage in the transportation section. Topics include research and in-production technology used to produce renewable energy sources and materials.
This technical paper collection contains 30 papers that detail transmissions and drivelines. Topics covered include: simulation/modeling, components/subsystems, controls, all wheel drive/ NVH/launch devices, hybrid powertrain concepts, and transmission systems/drive units.
This collection features 29 technical papers including, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more. This collection features 29 technical papers including, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.
This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more. This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more.
The 18 papers in this technical paper collection focus on alternative fuels in a general context. Topics covered include: the use of alternative fuels for SI engine application; the application of oxygenated fuels for CI engine application; the development and understanding of surrogate and reference fuels; plus other alternative and advanced fuels concepts for current and future engine technologies.
The 14 papers in this technical paper collection cover alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include: the performance analysis of an engine fueled with a butanol-gasoline blend; reducing NOx emissions from a common-rail engine fueled with soybean biodiesel; effects of ethanol quality on vehicle system components; composition effects on indicated thermal efficiency for stoichiometric ethanol, gasoline, and air mixtures; and more.
The 12 papers in this technical paper collection discuss alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels, and more. The 12 papers in this technical paper collection discuss alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels, and more.
The 23 papers in this technical paper collection focuses on the fundamental properties of fuels and methods for measuring these properties, as well as issues related to fuel storage and transportation. Examples include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, and environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels.
This technical paper collection focuses on the fundamental properties of fuels and methods for measuring these properties, as well as issues related to fuel storage and transportation. Examples include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, and environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels.
This collection of technical papers covers advanced portable semi-automated drilling and fastening systems and portable crawler/flex track systems; assembly methodologies and advanced assembly fixtures and tooling; composites assembly and fastening; composte/heavy metal drilling and assembly; large component assembly, sub-assembly, major section join and final assembly; robotic applications in drilling, fastening and assembly; and advancements in drill bit, temporary and permanent fastening technology.
The 23 technical papers in this collection cover, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.