Future Internal Combustion Engines

Future Internal Combustion Engines and their Fuels
Department of Engineering Science
University of Oxford 12 September 2012

The Autumn Meeting of The Combustion Institute (British Section) will take place in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford on 12 September 2012. The one-day meeting will review the challenges posed by engines with increased specific output and changing fuel supplies. The AGM for the Combustion Institute will also take place during the meeting, and all members are encouraged to attend.

Speakers include John Williams (BP), JWG Turner (Lotus and C Salamon, Jaguar Cars), Gautam Kalghatgi, (Aramco), Markus Kraft (Cambridge), Andreas Kolbeck (FEV), Roger Cracknell (Shell) and Denis Gill (AVL). See full programme here.

The registration form is here.

Poster Session
 A poster session will be held during the meeting, and a prize will be awarded to the best contribution. Poster abstracts for prize consideration should be emailed to richard.stone@eng.ox.ac.uk by 1 September, 2012.

Directions to the meeting
 The meeting is in the Department of Engineering Science Thom Building, LR1. The registration desk will be by Reception which is on the 1st floor level and accessible via an external staircase. Parking spaces are very limited and only available to those with a specific need. Visitors are recommended to use public transport. Watereaton Park and Ride is most likely to have spaces, and there is a bus stop immediately South of the Department.

IMechE conference on Internal Combustion Engines in Nov

Conference entitled  Internal Combustion Engines: Improving Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions to be held by IMechE in London on the 29th and 30th of November.

Overview

The challenges facing internal combustion engine manufacturers are greater than ever. How can engineers reduce CO2 emissions and the dependence on oil-derivate fossil fuels? How will they meet the future emission limits? What is the vision of the engine and fuels industries?

This international biennial conference series continues to address these questions and more, providing an opportunity to learn about the latest technological developments and advances from the most recent research from industry and academia. There will be keynote presentations from senior representatives of Nissan, BP and Caterpillar.

The conference will look closely at developments for personal transport applications, though many of the drivers of change apply to light and heavy duty, on and off highway, transport and other sectors; this event is the perfect opportunity to examine, compare and debate responses.

Experimental PhD Studentship on Novel Combustion System for Reduced CO2 Emissions

Experimental PhD Studentship on Novel Combustion System for Reduced CO2 Emissions from Spark- Ignition Engines with Sustainable Fuels.

A fully funded PhD studentship is currently available at UCL in the Department of MechanicalEngineering for research study leading to the degree of PhD. The project is sponsored by BP and MAHLE Powertrain and it will use advanced experimental methods to study in-cylinder fuel spray and combustion phenomena with a novel turbulent jet ignition system using various types of sustainable fuels. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCL has an established international reputation in the field of internal combustion engine research with state-of-the-art engine research labs and fuel systems test facilities, including advanced laserbased optical diagnostics and exhaust emissions equipment. MAHLE Powertrain has a long history of developing high-performance engines and BP is at the forefront of fuel technology.

Candidates must have a 1st or 2:1 (or equivalent) degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and must be enthusiastic and well-motivated to carry out postgraduate research. Strong interest and previous exposure to engine-related research and experimental techniques will be an advantage. The studentship will meet University fees at UK/EU rate and provide a stipend of about £15,000 per year (tax free). Prospective candidates need to submit a formal application for admission that can be downloaded from here and it is also possible to apply on-line. The studentship is open only to UK or EU nationals, so please do not apply unless you meet this criterion. For specific enquiries regarding admission procedures you may contact Dr. William Suen, Graduate Tutor Research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. For informal enquiries regarding the project, you may contact Dr. Pavlos Aleiferis. The starting date will be fixed according to student availability but it is expected that the successful applicant will start in November 2011 or soon thereafter. Closing date for applications October 1, 2011.

Towards Clean Diesel Engines - Chester 8-9 June

The 8th International Symposium Towards Clean Diesel Engines (TCDE) 2011 will be held in Chester, UK on June 8th - 9th, 2011, The Queen Hotel, Chester, UK


The goal of the International Symposium "Towards Clean Diesel Engines" is to bring together researchers from academia and industry to share and discuss activities, working methods / achievements in the field of Clean Diesel engine technology and to establish new research goals resulting from progress in industry and legislation.


The programme and registration details are displayed on the website, and online registration is now fully operational.

Inaugural Lecture: Professor W. Malalasekera, Loughborough University

How can Combustion and Radiation Modelling help Our Changing Planet?

By Professor Weeratunge Malalasekera, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University, on Wednesday 25th May, 2011 at 5pm - Lecture Theatre T.0.03, Wolfson Building.



All those wishing to attend can register their place online here before the 11th May 2011.

Abstract
Advancement in the design and operation of combustion devices used in automobile, air transport and power generation industries is very important for the reduction of emissions contributing to global warming.
Such advances depend upon making combustion equipment operate at higher efficiencies so that more power can be extracted for the same amount of fuel burnt. This will, in the long run, reduce emissions or maintain at the present levels while meeting the present and future demand for power and energy.
In this lecture Professor Malalasekera will explain the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to the modelling of combustion related problems and its role in helping to reduce emissions and other undesirable consequences such as combustion related accidents. Interesting examples drawn from industrial and safety related combustion situations are discussed. Radiation modelling, the role of environmental radiation and the effects of emissions on the environment
will also be discussed

Short course on Spark Ignition Engine Combustion at Leeds in January 2011

Upcoming Automotive Engineering short course:

Spark Ignition Engine Combustion
Monday 17 - Friday 21 January 2011, Leeds (UK).

This course provides professional automotive engineers and post graduate students with a fundamental understanding of the combustion processes associated with Spark Ignition Engine design. It presents the essential analytical diagnostics and practical approaches required to quantify the turbulent flow field combustion and heat release rate.

Following the wide range of fundamentals presented on the first three days, mixture preparation and the combustion and practical aspects of alternative fuels are addressed before progressing to advanced production-ready and potential future concepts. These include gasoline direct injection and homogeneous charge compression ignition.

Delegates are free to attend the full 5 day course or just those days most relevant to them.

Visit the course webpage at: http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/cpd/AutoSparkCombustion.shtml