EMOCION. E-Methanol compression ignition combustion
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Project type
angewandte Forschung
Project start
01.11.2023
Project end
30.04.2026
Project status
laufend
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Contributors
Description
Abstract
Renewable methanol is a promising technical and economic solution for net-zero, CO₂-free IC engines in applications not suited for electrification. The innovation lies in using compression ignition, creating a "methanol diesel engine" with maximum efficiency and power density. Feasibility and limitations need to be evaluated. An optically accessible engine test facility is used to study mechanisms under relevant pressure, temperature, and flow conditions, including varied injection strategies. Possible ignition promotion concepts will also be tested. In parallel, CRFD simulations of ignition and combustion will be conducted, supporting further research engine tests and guiding development towards sustainable, high-performance methanol-powered solutions.
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Strategic action fields FHNW
Zero Emission
School
Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt FHNW
Institute
Institut für Thermo- und Fluid-Engineering
Financed by
Bundesamt für Energie BFE
FPT Industrial S.P.A.
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Bundesamt für Rüstung armasuisse
Hatz GmbH (Deutschland)
FPT Industrial S.P.A.
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Bundesamt für Rüstung armasuisse
Hatz GmbH (Deutschland)
Project partner
Combustion and Flow Solutions GmbH
FPT Industrial S.P.A.
Empa, Abteilung Chemische Energieträger und Fahrzeugsysteme
Hatz GmbH (Deutschland)
FPT Industrial S.P.A.
Empa, Abteilung Chemische Energieträger und Fahrzeugsysteme
Hatz GmbH (Deutschland)
Contracting authority
SAP reference
T326-0237-2
Keywords
Renewable fuels
CI combustion process
Heat release
Flame propagation
CI combustion process
Heat release
Flame propagation