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http://dx.doi.org/10.7842/kigas.2022.26.3.45

Investigation on Diesel Injection Characteristics of Natural Gas-Diesel Dual Fuel Engine for Stable Combustion and Efficiency Improvement Under 50% Load Condition  

Oh, Sechul (Dept. of Engine Research, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)
Oh, Junho (Dept. of Mechanical System Engineering, Jeonbuk National University)
Jang, Hyungjun (Dept. of Engine Research, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)
Lee, Jeongwoo (Dept. of Mechanical System Engineering, Jeonbuk National University)
Lee, Seokhwan (Dept. of Engine Research, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)
Lee, Sunyoup (Dept. of Engine Research, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)
Kim, Changgi (Dept. of Engine Research, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas / v.26, no.3, 2022 , pp. 45-53 More about this Journal
Abstract
In order to improve the emission of diesel engines, natural gas-diesel dual fuel combustion compression ignition engines are in the spotlight. In particular, a reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion strategy is investigated comprehensively due to its possibility to improve both efficiency and emissions. With advanced diesel direct injection timing earlier than TDC, it achieves spontaneous reaction with overall lean mixture from a homogeneous mixture in the entire cylinder area, reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) and improving braking heat efficiency at the same time. However, there is a disadvantage in that the amount of incomplete combustion increases in a low load region with a relatively small amount of fuel-air. To solve this, sensitive control according to the diesel injection timing and fuel ratio is required. In this study, experiments were conducted to improve efficiency and exhaust emissions of the natural gas-diesel dual fuel engine at low load, and evaluate combustion stability according to the diesel injection timing at the operation point for power generation. A 6 L-class commercial diesel engine was used for the experiment which was conducted under a 50% load range (~50 kW) at 1,800 rpm. Two injectors with different spray patterns were applied to the experiment, and the fraction of natural gas and diesel injection timing were selected as main parameters. Based on the experimental results, it was confirmed that the brake thermal efficiency increased by up to 1.3%p in the modified injector with the narrow-angle injection added. In addition, the spray pattern of the modified injector was suitable for premixed combustion, increasing operable range in consideration of combustion instability, torque reduction, and emissions level under Tier-V level (0.4 g/kWh for NOx).
Keywords
Natural gas; Diesel; RCCI (Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition); Injector;
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