Investigation of Innovative Water Injection Strategies for Gasoline Engines by Means of a 3D-CFD Virtual Engine Test Bench

This book focuses on the investigation of innovative engine technologies that can improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines and reduce their environmental impact. In particular, water injection is examined as a means of improving engine behavior. The possible combination of water injection with renewable fuels is also a topic of the book. The results of this experimental and numerical research show positive results that can be used for further research and development of engines.

Content

• 3D-CFD Simulation Environment: the Virtual Engine Test Bench
• Experimental Spray Analysis and 3D-CFD Injection Model Calibration
• Applicability of Water Injection in Combination with an eFuel
• Water-in-Fuel Emulsions at the Virtual Engine Test Bench

Target Groups

• Students and researchers in the field of automotive engineering, esp. engine technology
• Engineers in the automotive industry

About the Author Edoardo Rossi is a project manager in the virtual engine development department at the FKFS, where he did his PhD. He works on innovative solutions for future powertrain technologies for motor vehicles.