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This article explores the use of oxy-fuel combustion in a multi-cylinder compression ignition engine to extend its operation map and reduce fuel consumption. The authors propose a strategy that involves using mixed ionic-electronic conducting membranes (MIEC) to separate oxygen from the air, allowing for oxy-fuel combustion and carbon capture. They demonstrate that this strategy can achieve a 6.2%-7.5% reduction in brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 1250 rpm, 2500 rpm, and 3500 rpm, respectively. They also identify a minimum ignition pressure and propose four parameters to analyze system stability. This study is the first to investigate oxy-fuel combustion in a multi-cylinder CIE with in-situ oxygen self-generation under part-load conditions.

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The key technological aspects of this article are: - Development of a strategy to extend the load operation map range of a compression ignition engine (CIE) under oxy-fuel combustion conditions using mixed ionic-electronic conducting membranes (MIEC). This strategy has the potential to revolutionize the way CIEs are operated, allowing for more efficient and emissions-friendly operation at a wider range of loads. - Demonstration of a 6.2%-7.5% reduction in brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 1250 rpm, 2500 rpm, and 3500 rpm, respectively, using the proposed oxy-fuel combustion strategy. This is a significant improvement in fuel efficiency, and it could have a major impact on the cost of operating CIEs. - Identification of a minimum ignition pressure and four parameters to analyze system stability. These findings are important for the design and operation of oxy-fuel CIEs. - First study to investigate oxy-fuel combustion in a multi-cylinder CIE with in-situ oxygen self-generation under part-load conditions. This is a significant contribution to the field of oxy-fuel combustion technology. Overall, this article presents a promising new strategy for extending the load operation map range of CIEs and reducing fuel consumption. The results have the potential to make oxy-fuel combustion a more viable option for CIEs, and they could have a significant impact on the future of transportation. The paper has a number of important social implications. These include: - Improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. The proposed strategy could lead to significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions from CIEs, which would have a positive impact on air quality and climate change. - Sustainability of transportation. Oxy-fuel combustion could be a key technology for making transportation more sustainable by reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency. - Economic benefits. The improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions could lead to lower operating costs for CIEs, which could benefit businesses and consumers. - Public health benefits. Reduced emissions from CIEs could lead to improved public health by reducing the risk of respiratory and other health problems. - Climate change mitigation. Oxy-fuel combustion could be a valuable tool for mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Overall, the paper has the potential to make a significant positive impact on society by improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and promoting sustainability in the transportation sector.

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I am excited to share our findings, which have the potential to revolutionize the way compression ignition engines (CIEs) are operated. Our research explores the use of oxy-fuel combustion in a multi-cylinder CIE to extend its operation map and reduce fuel consumption. Oxy-fuel combustion involves burning fuel in a mixture of oxygen and recirculated exhaust gases, which eliminates the need for nitrogen in the intake flow. This has several advantages, including: - Reduced NOx emissions: Nitrogen, which is the primary component of air, reacts with oxygen to form NOx, a harmful pollutant. By eliminating nitrogen from the intake flow, oxy-fuel combustion can significantly reduce NOx emissions. - Improved fuel efficiency: Oxy-fuel combustion can improve fuel efficiency by 10-20% due to more complete combustion and reduced heat losses. - Carbon capture: Oxy-fuel combustion makes it easier to capture carbon dioxide from exhaust gases, which is a key step in mitigating climate change. In our study, we developed a strategy to extend the load operation map range of a CIE under oxy-fuel combustion conditions using mixed ionic-electronic conducting membranes (MIEC). MIECs are a promising technology for separating oxygen from air, and they have the potential to make oxy-fuel combustion more practical and cost-effective. We demonstrated that our strategy can achieve a 6.2-7.5% reduction in brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 1250 rpm, 2500 rpm, and 3500 rpm, respectively. We also identified a minimum ignition pressure and proposed four parameters to analyze system stability. Our study is the first to investigate oxy-fuel combustion in a multi-cylinder CIE with in-situ oxygen self-generation under part-load conditions. This is a significant contribution to the field of oxy-fuel combustion technology. We are excited about the potential of our research to make oxy-fuel combustion a more viable option for CIEs. We believe that our findings have the potential to make a significant positive impact on society by improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and promoting sustainability in the transportation sector.

Dr. Francisco José Arnau Martínez
Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

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This page is a summary of: A strategy to extend load operation map range in oxy-fuel compression ignition engines with oxygen separation membranes, Applied Thermal Engineering, May 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120268.
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