@misc{RakhiGuentherRichteretal., author = {Rakhi, Rakhi and G{\"u}nther, Vivien and Richter, Jana and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Steam reforming of methane over nickel catalyst using a one-dimensional model}, series = {International Journal of Environmental Sciences}, volume = {5}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental Sciences}, number = {1}, issn = {2519-5549}, doi = {10.47604/ijes.1520}, pages = {1 -- 32}, abstract = {Steam reforming of hydrocarbons is a well established chemical process which provides synthesis gas (H2 and CO). These synthesis products can hence be converted to numerous valuable basic chemicals. For the industrial application of steam reforming, a detailed understanding of the process is a prerequisite. Models that capture the detailed homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction kinetics and the comprehensive transport processes as well as their interaction have the potential to optimize the catalytic process without expensive experimental campaigns. In this paper, a detailed investigation has been done using a multi-step reaction mechanism for modeling steam reforming of methane over nickel-based catalyst using a one-dimensional (1D) model, LOGEcat [1]. The model is applicable to the simulation of all standard after-treatment catalytic processes of combustion exhaust gas along with other chemical processes involving heterogeneous catalysis, such as, the Sabatier process [27]. It is a 1D tool, thus is computationally cost effective and is based on a series of perfectly stirred reactors (PSR). The model is used to perform the simulations for various reactor conditions in terms of temperature, pressure, flow rates and steam-to-carbon (S/C) ratio. Several chemical reaction terms, such as, selectivity, yield, conversion, and mole fraction have been shown with respect to the varied parameters and the results are compared with 2D simulations and experimental reference data. We report a very good agreement of the various profiles produced with 1D model as compared to the reference data. Note that the main aim of this study is to check how far the 1D model can capture the basic chemistry for modeling steam reforming of methane over nickel-based catalysts. It is interesting to note that the cost effective reduced order model is capable to capture the physics and chemistry involved with a multi-step reaction mechanism showing the predictive capability of the model. This study forms the basis for further analysis towards the thermochemistry of the species to develop a kinetically consistent reaction mechanism.}, language = {en} } @misc{PicernoLeePasternaketal., author = {Picerno, Mario and Lee, Sung-Yong and Pasternak, Michal and Siddareddy, Reddy Babu and Franken, Tim and Mauß, Fabian and Andert, Jakob}, title = {Real-Time Emission Prediction with Detailed Chemistry under Transient Conditions for Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations}, series = {Energies}, volume = {15}, journal = {Energies}, number = {1}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {10.3390/en15010261}, pages = {1 -- 21}, abstract = {The increasing requirements to further reduce pollutant emissions, particularly with regard to the upcoming Euro 7 (EU7) legislation, cause further technical and economic challenges for the development of internal combustion engines. All the emission reduction technologies lead to an increasing complexity not only of the hardware, but also of the control functions to be deployed in engine control units (ECUs). Virtualization has become a necessity in the development process in order to be able to handle the increasing complexity. The virtual development and calibration of ECUs using hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) systems with accurate engine models is an effective method to achieve cost and quality targets. In particular, the selection of the best-practice engine model to fulfil accuracy and time targets is essential to success. In this context, this paper presents a physically- and chemically-based stochastic reactor model (SRM) with tabulated chemistry for the prediction of engine raw emissions for real-time (RT) applications. First, an efficient approach for a time-optimal parametrization of the models in steady-state conditions is developed. The co-simulation of both engine model domains is then established via a functional mock-up interface (FMI) and deployed to a simulation platform. Finally, the proposed RT platform demonstrates its prediction and extrapolation capabilities in transient driving scenarios. A comparative evaluation with engine test dynamometer and vehicle measurement data from worldwide harmonized light vehicles test cycle (WLTC) and real driving emissions (RDE) tests depicts the accuracy of the platform in terms of fuel consumption (within 4\% deviation in the WLTC cycle) as well as NOx and soot emissions (both within 20\%).}, language = {en} } @misc{GiriShresthaMaietal., author = {Giri, Binod Raj and Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Mai, Tam V.-T. and Giri, Sushant and Adil, Mohammad and Naik, R. Thirumaleswara and Mauß, Fabian and Huynh, Lam Kim}, title = {A Theoretical Study of NH2 Radical Reactions with Propane and Its Kinetic Implications in NH3-Propane Blends' Oxidation}, series = {Energies}, volume = {16}, journal = {Energies}, number = {16}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {10.3390/en16165943}, abstract = {The reaction of NH2 radicals with C3H8 is crucial for understanding the combustion behavior of NH3/C3H8 blends. In this study, we investigated the temperature dependence of the rate coefficients for the hydrogen abstraction reactions of C3H8 by NH2 radicals using high-level theoretical approaches. The potential energy surface was constructed at the CCSD(T)/cc-pV(T, Q)//M06-2X/aug-cc-pVTZ level of theory, and the rate coefficients were computed using conventional transition state theory, incorporating the corrections for quantum tunneling and hindered internal rotors (HIR). The computed rate coefficients showed a strong curvature in the Arrhenius behavior, capturing the experimental literature data well at low temperatures. However, at T > 1500 K, the theory severely overpredicted the experimental data. The available theoretical studies did not align with the experiment at high temperatures, and the possible reasons for this discrepancy are discussed. At 300 K, the reaction of NH2 with C3H8 predominantly occurs at the secondary C-H site, which accounts for approximately 95\% of the total reaction flux. However, the hydrogen abstraction reaction at the primary C-H site becomes the dominant reaction above 1700 K. A composite kinetic model was built, which incorporated the computed rate coefficients for NH2 + C3H8 reactions. The importance of NH2 + C3H8 reactions in predicting the combustion behavior of NH3/C3H8 blends was demonstrated by kinetic modeling.}, language = {en} } @misc{ElbazGiriShresthaetal., author = {Elbaz, Ayman M. and Giri, Binod Raj and Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Arab, Omar Z. and Farooq, Aamir and Mauß, Fabian and Roberts, William L.}, title = {A comprehensive experimental and kinetic modeling study of laminar flame propagation of ammonia blended with propene}, series = {Combustion and Flame}, volume = {253}, journal = {Combustion and Flame}, issn = {0010-2180}, doi = {10.1016/j.combustflame.2023.112791}, abstract = {Enhancement of ammonia reactivity is crucial for potential applications of ammonia as an engine and gas turbine fuel. A common strategy for improving ammonia's poor reactivity is blending it with more reactive fuels like hydrogen and methane. However, fundamental studies of ammonia combustion with higher hydrocarbons and key intermediate oxidation species of higher alkanes such as propene do not exist. Thus, this work presents an effort to study the laminar flame propagation of ammonia blended with propene. Laminar burning velocity (SL) of NH3/C3H6/air mixtures was measured at 298 K, pressures up to 5 bar, equivalence ratios of 0.7 to 1.3, and various propene to ammonia ratios (i.e.,\% propene to ammonia mole fraction, xC3H6 = 10 to 50) in a high-pressure spherical propagating flame vessel. A kinetic model was developed based on our previous work to characterize the combustion behavior of NH3/C3H6/air mixture. The model reasonably agrees with the experimental data and follows the observed trends very well. The results showed that blending NH3 with C3H6 positively enhanced SL of NH3 by promoting the formation of key radicals e.g., O, OH, and H. Relative to a neat ammonia/air mixture, co-firing ammonia with propene leads to a reduced pressure dependence of the laminar burning velocity. However, the reaction H + O2(+M)=HO2(+M) leads to strong pressure dependency of lean NH3/C3H6 mixtures compared to rich mixtures. The model reveals that besides fuel-NO coming from NH3, prompt NO also actively contributes to NO formation. It is seen that N2O formation is significantly suppressed with increasing pressure or increasing C3H6 content in the fuel blend. In contrast to NO and N2O, NO2 concentration increases slightly with an increase in pressure. The reported experimental data and model will be useful in understanding the interaction between NH3 and alkenes.}, language = {en} } @misc{GiriShresthaMaietal., author = {Giri, Binod Raj and Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Mai, Tam V.-T. and Mauß, Fabian and Huynh, Lam Kim}, title = {A theoretical kinetic study of the reactions of NH2 radicals with methanol and ethanol and their implications in kinetic modeling}, series = {International Journal of Chemical Kinetics}, volume = {55}, journal = {International Journal of Chemical Kinetics}, number = {1}, issn = {0538-8066}, doi = {10.1002/kin.21609}, pages = {3 -- 14}, abstract = {Amino (NH2) radicals play a central role in the pyrolysis and oxidation of ammonia. Several reports in the literature highlight the importance of the reactions of NH2 radicals with fuel in NH3-dual-fuel combustion. Therefore, we investigated the reactions of NH2 radicals with methanol (CH3OH) and ethanol (C2H5OH) theoretically. We explored the various reaction pathways by exploiting CCSD(T)/cc-pV(T, Q)Z//M06-2X/aug-cc-pVTZ level of theory. The reaction proceeds via complex formation at the entrance and exit channels in an overall exothermic process. We used canonical transition state theory to obtain the high-pressure limiting rate coefficients for various channels over the temperature range of 300-2000 K. We discerned the role of various channels in the potential energy surface (PES) of NH2 + CH3OH/C2H5OH reactions. For both reactions, the hydrogen abstraction pathway at the OH-site of alcohols plays a minor role in the entire T-range investigated. By including the title reactions into an extensive kinetic model, we demonstrated that the reaction of NH2 radicals with alcohols plays a paramount role in accurately predicting the low-temperature oxidation kinetics of NH3-alcohols dual fuel systems (e.g., shortening the ignition delay time). On the contrary, these reactions have negligible importance for high-temperature oxidation kinetics of NH3-alcohol blends (e.g., not affecting the laminar flame speed). In addition, we calculated the rate coefficients for NH2 + CH4 = CH3 + NH3 reaction that are in excellent agreement with the experimental data.}, language = {en} } @misc{ShresthaEckartDrostetal., author = {Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Eckart, Sven and Drost, Simon and Fritsche, Chris and Schießl, Robert and Seidel, Lars and Maas, Ulrich and Krause, Hartmut and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {A comprehensive kinetic modeling of oxymethylene ethers (OMEn, n= 1-3) oxidation-laminar flame speed and ignition delay time measurements}, series = {Combustion and Flame}, volume = {246}, journal = {Combustion and Flame}, issn = {1556-2921}, doi = {10.1016/j.combustflame.2022.112426}, abstract = {This work reports on the development and experimental validation of a detailed reaction mechanism for the oxidation of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (OMEn, n = 1-3). The validation is done by constant-volume chamber laminar flame speeds (393 K and 443 K, 1 to 5 bar, and equivalence ratio 0.8 to 1.6) and Rapid Compression Machine ignition delay times (550-680 K, 10 and 15 bar, equivalence ratios of 0.5-2.0) in OMEn/air mixtures. Using our new experimental and published data, the validation basis for the new kinetic model comprises the pyrolysis and oxidation of OMEn (n = 1-3) in freely propagating flames, auto-ignition in rapid compression machines and shock tubes, and speciation in jet-stirred and flow reactors as well as burner-stabilized premixed flames. The model provides a reasonable agreement with the experimental data for a broad range of conditions investigated. The performance of the developed model is compared against the recent literature models. OMEn (n = 1-3) all have the same laminar flame speed. The model suggests that the chemistry of OME0 (DME) and CH3OCHO (methyl formate) is the one that dictates the flame chemistry. Under the same pressure and equivalence ratio conditions, ignition delay times of OME2 and OME3 are similar for the investigated temperature range. This work helps to improve the understanding of OMEs chemistry. The model developed in this work will serve as the base mechanism for higher chain length OMEs (n>3).}, language = {en} } @misc{ShresthaElbazGirietal., author = {Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Elbaz, Ayman M. and Giri, Binod Raj and Arab, Omar Z. and Adil, Mohammad and Seidel, Lars and Roberts, William L. and Farooq, Aamir and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Experimental and Kinetic Modeling Study of 1, 3-Dioxolane Oxidation and Comparison with Dimethoxymethane}, series = {Energy \& Fuels}, volume = {36}, journal = {Energy \& Fuels}, number = {14}, issn = {1520-5029}, doi = {10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c01132}, pages = {7744 -- 7754}, abstract = {This work reports laminar flame speeds and ignition delay times of 1,3-dioxolane/O2/inert gases over a wide range of conditions. Laminar flame speeds were determined experimentally at pressures of 1 and 3 bar, the temperature of 300 K, and equivalence ratios ranging from 0.7 to 1.4 using a constant-volume spherical chamber, whereas ignition delay times were measured in a shock tube at a pressure of 1 bar, the temperature range of 1000-1265 K, and equivalence ratios of 0.5 and 1.0. A detailed kinetic model is developed to predict the oxidation of 1,3-dioxolane utilizing our new experimental data and published datasets on the oxidation of 1,3-dioxolane in freely propagating flames, autoignition in rapid compression machines and shock tubes, and speciation in a jet-stirred reactor. Model predictions are in reasonable agreement with the experimental data. Laminar flame speeds and ignition delay times of 1,3-dioxolane (cyclic ether) are compared with those of dimethoxymethane (acyclic ether). It is found that 1,3-dioxolane has a higher laminar flame speed than that of dimethoxymethane, which may be attributed to the formation of C2H4, C2H2, and the H atom from 1,3-dioxolane. On the contrary, ignition delay times of 1,3-dioxolane are longer than those of dimethoxymethane below 1000 K and shorter above 1000 K for the same dilution level. The reaction ȮCHO = CO2 + H is critical for accurately predicting 1,3-dioxolane oxidation, and it significantly influences model predictions under low-pressure conditions. The model developed in this work will serve as the base mechanism for higher cyclic and acyclic ethers.}, language = {en} } @misc{FotiadisAsimakopoulouBaltzopoulouetal., author = {Fotiadis, Kyriakos and Asimakopoulou, Akrivi and Baltzopoulou, Penelope and Kastrinaki, Georgia and Koutsonikolas, Dimitrios and Karagiannakis, George and Skevis, George and Richter, Jana and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Experimental Characterization of a Novel Foam Burner Design for the Low-Excess-Enthalpy Combustion of Very Lean Syngas Mixtures}, series = {Energies}, volume = {16}, journal = {Energies}, number = {19}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {/10.3390/en16197014}, pages = {7014}, abstract = {In the present work, a novel foam burner design is proposed and experimentally evaluated for operation with highly diluted syngas mixtures. The lab-scale burner consists of a purpose-built, square-shaped, high-temperature-grade stainless steel tubular reactor filled with square-sectioned siliconized silico carbide (SiSiC) foams. The assembly was installed in an electrical furnace. Spatially resolved temperature measurements were obtained along the reactor axis, while simultaneous measurements of CO, CO2, H2, O2, and N2 were taken at the burner exit and the water levels were recorded upstream and downstream of the reactor. The results clearly show that flames can be stabilized along the reactor for a range of foam characteristics and operating conditions. Hydrogen conversion efficiencies in excess of 98\%, and overall thermal efficiencies close to 95\% were achieved for the selected operating conditions. Overall, the denser 10 ppi foam demonstrated superior combustion characteristics in terms of stability, lower enthalpy rises, and a wider operating range at the expense of a very modest pressure drop penalty. Finally, scanning electron microscopy, coupled with energy dispersion spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and Raman spectroscopy analyses, was used to determine the morphological and compositional characteristics of the pristine and aged foams. After more than 100 h of operation, no significant performance degradation was observed, even though the burner design was subjected to considerable thermal stress.}, language = {en} } @misc{RossiBargendeKulzeretal., author = {Rossi, Edoardo and Bargende, Michael and Kulzer, Andr{\´e} Casal and Chiodi, Marco and Massoud, Ehab and Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Analysis of the applicability of Water Injection in Combination with an eFuel for Knock Mitigation and Improved Engine Efficiency}, series = {SAE Technical Paper}, journal = {SAE Technical Paper}, issn = {2688-3627}, doi = {10.4271/2022-37-0019}, abstract = {The development of future gasoline engines is dominated by the study of new technologies aimed at reducing the engine negative environmental impact and increase its thermal efficiency. One common trend is to develop smaller engines able to operate in stoichiometric conditions across the whole engine map for better efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and optimal conversion rate of the three-way catalyst (TWC). Water injection is one promising technique, as it significantly reduces the engine knock tendency and avoids fuel enrichment for exhaust temperature mitigation at high power operation. With the focus on reducing the carbon footprint of the automotive sector, another vital topic of research is the investigation of new alternative CO2-neutral fuels or so-called eFuels. Several studies have already shown how these new synthetic fuels can be produced by exploiting renewable energy sources and can significantly reduce engine emissions. This work is part of the FVV project number 1367, "Water Injection in Spark-Ignition Engines II", which investigates the coexistence of two different engine technologies that heads towards the same direction of sustainability of the internal combustion engine: water injection and eFuels. The goal is to assess the advantages that the adoption of an eFuel in combination with water injection strategies can bring, with respect to the same strategies applied in combination with commercial gasoline. Several water injection strategies, including direct water injection, indirect water injection, injection timing, and pressure variations, are considered for a better understanding of the benefits brought by the combination of an eFuel with water injection. For this purpose, experimental tests and 3D-CFD engine simulations have been performed. The physical properties of the investigated eFuel have been experimentally measured for accurate modelling in the simulation environment, and the thermodynamic properties have been evaluated utilizing detailed chemistry calculations.}, language = {en} } @misc{DongAulGregoireetal., author = {Dong, Shijun and Aul, Christopher and Gregoire, Claire and Cooper, Sean P. and Mathieu, Olivier and Petersen, Eric L. and Rodriguez, Jose and Mauß, Fabian and Wagnon, Scott W. and Kukkadapu, Goutham and Pitz, William J. and Curran, Henry J.}, title = {A comprehensive experimental and kinetic modeling study of 1-hexene}, series = {Combustion and Flame}, volume = {232}, journal = {Combustion and Flame}, issn = {1556-2921}, doi = {10.1016/j.combustflame.2021.111516}, abstract = {It is important to understand the low-temperature chemistry of 1-hexene as it is used as a representative alkene component in gasoline surrogate fuels. Ignition delay times (IDTs) of 1-hexene measured in rapid compression machines (RCMs) can be used to validate its low-temperature chemistry. However, volume history profiles are not available for published RCM IDT data. This has restricted the validation of the low-temperature chemistry of 1-hexene at engine-relevant conditions (i.e. at low temperatures and high pressures). Thus, new RCM IDT data with associated volume history profiles are needed. In this study, both an RCM and a high-pressure shock tube (ST) are employed to measure IDTs of 1-hexene at equivalence ratios of 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 in 'air' and at pressures of 15 and 30 atm. A cool-flame (first stage) and total (second stage) ignition was observed in the RCM experiments. Moreover, carbon monoxide and water versus time histories produced during 1-hexene oxidation at highly diluted conditions were measured in a ST. A new detailed chemical kinetic model describing 1-hexene oxidation is proposed and validated using these new measured data together with various experimental data available in the literature. The kinetic model can predict well the auto-ignition behavior and oxidation processes of 1-hexene at various conditions. The rate constants and branching ratio for hydroxyl radical addition to the double bond of 1-hexene are particularly important and discussed based on the experimental and theoretically calculated results from previous studies as well as validation results from jet-stirred reactor (JSR) species profiles. Flux and sensitivity analyses are performed to determine the important reaction classes for 1-hexene oxidation and show that the reactions associated with hydroxy radical addition to the double bond contribute most to the low-temperature reactivity of 1-hexene. In the negative temperature coefficient (NTC) regime, the isomerization of hexenyl-peroxy radicals promotes fuel reactivity due to its associated chain branching pathways.}, language = {en} } @misc{MatriscianoFrankenGonzalezMestreetal., author = {Matrisciano, Andrea and Franken, Tim and Gonzalez Mestre, Laura Catalina and Borg, Anders and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Development of a Computationally Efficient Tabulated Chemistry Solver for Internal Combustion Engine Optimization Using Stochastic Reactor Models}, series = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {10}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, number = {24}, issn = {2076-3417}, doi = {10.3390/app10248979}, abstract = {The use of chemical kinetic mechanisms in computer aided engineering tools for internal combustion engine simulations is of high importance for studying and predicting pollutant formation of conventional and alternative fuels. However, usage of complex reaction schemes is accompanied by high computational cost in 0-D, 1-D and 3-D computational fluid dynamics frameworks. The present work aims to address this challenge and allow broader deployment of detailed chemistry-based simulations, such as in multi-objective engine optimization campaigns. A fast-running tabulated chemistry solver coupled to a 0-D probability density function-based approach for the modelling of compression and spark ignition engine combustion is proposed. A stochastic reactor engine model has been extended with a progress variable-based framework, allowing the use of pre-calculated auto-ignition tables instead of solving the chemical reactions on-the-fly. As a first validation step, the tabulated chemistry-based solver is assessed against the online chemistry solver under constant pressure reactor conditions. Secondly, performance and accuracy targets of the progress variable-based solver are verified using stochastic reactor models under compression and spark ignition engine conditions. Detailed multicomponent mechanisms comprising up to 475 species are employed in both the tabulated and online chemistry simulation campaigns. The proposed progress variable-based solver proved to be in good agreement with the detailed online chemistry one in terms of combustion performance as well as engine-out emission predictions (CO, CO2, NO and unburned hydrocarbons). Concerning computational performances, the newly proposed solver delivers remarkable speed-ups (up to four orders of magnitude) when compared to the online chemistry simulations. In turn, the new solver allows the stochastic reactor model to be computationally competitive with much lower order modeling approaches (i.e., Vibe-based models). It also makes the stochastic reactor model a feasible computer aided engineering framework of choice for multi-objective engine optimization campaigns.}, language = {en} } @misc{MatriscianoNetzerWerneretal., author = {Matrisciano, Andrea and Netzer, Corinna and Werner, Adina and Borg, Anders and Seidel, Lars and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {A Computationally Efficient Progress Variable Approach for In-Cylinder Combustion and Emissions Simulations}, series = {SAE Technical Paper}, journal = {SAE Technical Paper}, issn = {0148-7191}, doi = {10.4271/2019-24-0011}, abstract = {The use of complex reaction schemes is accompanied by high computational cost in 3D CFD simulations but is particularly important to predict pollutant emissions in internal combustion engine simulations. One solution to tackle this problem is to solve the chemistry prior the CFD run and store the chemistry information in look-up tables. The approach presented combines pre-tabulated progress variable-based source terms for auto-ignition as well as soot and NOx source terms for emission predictions. The method is coupled to the 3D CFD code CONVERGE v2.4 via user-coding and tested over various speed and load passenger-car Diesel engine conditions. This work includes the comparison between the combustion progress variable (CPV) model and the online chemistry solver in CONVERGE 2.4. Both models are compared by means of combustion and emission parameters. A detailed n-decane/α-methyl-naphthalene mechanism, comprising 189 species, is used for both online and tabulated chemistry simulations. The two chemistry solvers show very good agreement between each other and equally predict trends derived experimentally by means of engine performance parameters as well as soot and NOx engine-out emissions. The CPV model shows a factor 8 speed-up in run-time compared to the online chemistry solver without compromising the accuracy of the solution.}, language = {en} } @misc{FrankenDugganMatriscianoetal., author = {Franken, Tim and Duggan, Alexander and Matrisciano, Andrea and Lehtiniemi, Harry and Borg, Anders and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Multi-Objective Optimization of Fuel Consumption and NO x Emissions with Reliability Analysis Using a Stochastic Reactor Model}, series = {SAE Technical Paper}, journal = {SAE Technical Paper}, issn = {0148-7191}, doi = {10.4271/2019-01-1173}, abstract = {The introduction of a physics-based zero-dimensional stochastic reactor model combined with tabulated chemistry enables the simulation-supported development of future compression-ignited engines. The stochastic reactor model mimics mixture and temperature inhomogeneities induced by turbulence, direct injection and heat transfer. Thus, it is possible to improve the prediction of NOx emissions compared to common mean-value models. To reduce the number of designs to be evaluated during the simulation-based multi-objective optimization, genetic algorithms are proven to be an effective tool. Based on an initial set of designs, the algorithm aims to evolve the designs to find the best parameters for the given constraints and objectives. The extension by response surface models improves the prediction of the best possible Pareto Front, while the time of optimization is kept low. This work presents a novel methodology to couple the stochastic reactor model and the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm. First, the stochastic reactor model is calibrated for 10 low, medium and high load operating points at various engine speeds. Second, each operating point is optimized to find the lowest fuel consumption and specific NOx emissions. The optimization input parameters are the temperature at intake valve closure, the compression ratio, the start of injection, the injection pressure and exhaust gas recirculation rate. Additionally, it is ensured that the maximum peak cylinder pressure and turbine inlet temperature are not exceeded. This enables a safe operation of the engine and exhaust aftertreatment system under the optimized conditions. Subsequently, a reliability analysis is performed to estimate the effect of off-nominal conditions on the objectives and constraints. The novel multi-objective optimization methodology has proven to deliver reasonable results. The zero-dimensional stochastic reactor model with tabulated chemistry is a fast running physics-based model that allow to run large optimization problems in a short amount of time. The combination with the reliability analysis also strengthens the confidence in the simulation-based optimized engine operation parameters.}, language = {en} } @misc{KurapatiBorgSeideletal., author = {Kurapati, Vinaykumar Reddy and Borg, Anders and Seidel, Lars and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Fast CFD Diesel engine modelling using the 1-Dimentional SprayLet approach}, series = {SAE Technical Paper}, journal = {SAE Technical Paper}, number = {2024-01-2684}, issn = {0148-7191}, abstract = {In the SAE article 2023-24-0083: SprayLet: One-dimensional interactive cross-sectionally averaged spray model, we formulatet a one-dimensional Spray model in interaction with the surrounding gas phase. We could demonstrate, that the model predicted liquid and gaseous penetration length in good aggreement with ECN spray experiments. In this paper we use this model in engine CFD (CONVERGE CFD) and demonstrate a strong reduction in CPU time (50\%). We can show a strong decrease in grid dependency, which allows a further reduction of CPU time (90\%). We will present engine CFD simulations, comparing detailed spray with SpayLet simulations. This includes pressure traces, heat release, and emissions.}, language = {en} } @misc{KurapatiBorgSeideletal., author = {Kurapati, Vinaykumar Reddy and Borg, Anders and Seidel, Lars and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {SprayLet: One-Dimensional Interactive Cross-Sectionally Averaged Spray Model}, series = {SAE Technical Paper}, journal = {SAE Technical Paper}, issn = {0148-7191}, doi = {10.4271/2023-24-0083}, abstract = {Spray modeling is among the main aspects of mixture formation and combustion in internal combustion engines. It plays a major role in pollutant formation and energy efficiency although adequate modeling is still under development. Strong grid dependence is observed in the droplet-based stochastic spray model commonly used. As an alternative, an interactive model called 'SprayLet' is being developed for spray simulations based on one-dimensional integrated equations for the gas and liquid phases, resulting from cross-sectionally averaging of multi-dimensional transport equations to improve statistical convergence. The formulated one-dimensional cross-section averaged system is solved independently of the CFD program to provide source terms for mass, momentum and heat transfer between the gas and liquid phases. The transport processes take place in a given spray cone where the nozzle exit is automatically resolved. In the 1D program, the conservation equations are for droplet diameter, droplet temperature, as well as for continuity and momentum of the liquid and the gaseous phase are solved. The source terms between the phases are conservatively embedded into the spray region of the CFD program. In CFD program, the transport equations are solved for gas phase only. The SprayLet model is validated using standard Sandia sprays by comparing penetration lengths and fuel mixture fractions with experimental data.}, language = {en} } @misc{MannaSabiaShresthaetal., author = {Manna, Maria Virginia and Sabia, Pino and Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Seidel, Lars and Ragucci, Raffaele and Mauß, Fabian and De Joannon, Mara}, title = {NH3NO interaction at low-temperatures: an experimental and modeling study}, series = {Proceedings of the Combustion Institute}, volume = {39}, journal = {Proceedings of the Combustion Institute}, number = {1}, issn = {1873-2704}, doi = {10.1016/j.proci.2022.09.027}, pages = {775 -- 784}, abstract = {The present work provides new insight into NH3single bondNO interaction under low-temperature conditions. The oxidation process of neat NH3 and NH3 doped with NO (450, 800 ppm) was experimentally investigated in a Jet Stirred Flow Reactor at atmospheric pressure for the temperature range 900-1350 K. Results showed NO concentration is entirely controlled by DeNOx reactions in the temperature range 1100-1250 K, while NH3single bondNO interaction does not develop through a sensitizing NO effect, for these operating conditions. A detailed kinetic model was developed by systematically updating rate constants of controlling reactions and declaring new reactions for N2H2 isomers (cis and trans). The proposed mechanism well captures target species as NO and H2 profiles. For NH3single bondNO mixtures, NO profiles were properly reproduced through updated DeNOx chemistry, while NH2 recombination reactions were found to be essential for predicting the formation of H2. The role of ammonia as a third-body species is implemented in the updated mechanism, with remarkable effects on species predictions. For neat NH3 mixture, the reaction H+O2(+M)=HO2(+M) was crucial to predict NO formation via the reaction NH2+HO2double bondH2NO+OH.}, language = {en} } @misc{Turquandd'AuzayShapiroProuvieretal., author = {Turquand d'Auzay, Charles and Shapiro, Evgeniy and Prouvier, Matthieu and Winkler, Axel and Seidel, Lars and Borg, Anders and Mauß, Fabian}, title = {Evaluation of Fast Detailed Kinetics Calibration Methodology for 3D CFD Simulations of Spray Combustion}, series = {SAE Technical Paper}, journal = {SAE Technical Paper}, number = {2022-01-1042}, issn = {0148-7191}, doi = {10.4271/2022-01-1042}, abstract = {Meeting strict current and future emissions legislation necessitates development of computational tools capable of predicting the behaviour of combustion and emissions with an accuracy sufficient to make correct design decisions while keeping computational cost of the simulations amenable for large-scale design space exploration. While detailed kinetics modelling is increasingly seen as a necessity for accurate simulations, the computational cost can be often prohibitive, prompting interest in simplified approaches allowing fast simulation of reduced mechanisms at coarse grid resolutions appropriate for internal combustion engine simulations in design context. In this study we present a simplified Well-stirred Reactor (WSR) implementation coupled with 3D CFD Ricardo VECTIS solver. A detailed evaluation of benchmark ECN spray problem is presented demonstrating that a single point calibration of such a model using a bulk reaction multiplier approach can provide correct representation of the solution across a wide range of temperatures on grid sizes typically employed for RANS internal combustion engine simulations with tabulated kinetics or zonal combustion models.}, language = {en} } @misc{VanTreekLubranoLavaderaSeideletal., author = {Van Treek, Lisa and Lubrano Lavadera, Marco and Seidel, Lars and Mauß, Fabian and Konnov, Alexander A.}, title = {Experimental and modelling study of laminar burning velocity of aqueous ethanol}, series = {Fuel}, volume = {257}, journal = {Fuel}, issn = {1873-7153}, doi = {10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116069}, abstract = {Laminar burning velocities of ethanol-water-air mixtures have been determined using the heat flux method. Aqueous ethanol contained 0-40\% of water by mole fraction. Laminar premixed flat flames were stabilized on a perforated burner under adiabatic conditions for the equivalence ratio range from 0.7 to 1.4. Burning velocity measurements were performed for the initial gas temperature of 358 K and at atmospheric pressure. The results for ethanol-air flames are in good agreement with the previous data obtained using the same heat flux method. The present and literature experimental data were compared against predictions using four different kinetic models. All models show uniform behaviour over the range of ethanol dilution by water covered in the present study. However, model predictions significantly diverge from the experimental data obtained in spherical flames. To quantify the effect of dilution on the laminar burning velocity, an empirical dimensionless correlation has been derived from the experimental data and predictions of the models tested. Further numerical analyses were performed to identify the effects of water addition on laminar burning velocities. Results suggested that water strongly interacts with the H2/O2 and C1 oxidation/recombination routes.}, language = {en} } @misc{HilbigMalliotakisSeideletal., author = {Hilbig, Martin and Malliotakis, Zisis and Seidel, Lars and Vourliotakis, George and Keramiotis, Christos and Mauß, Fabian and Founti, Maria}, title = {The effect of base chemistry choice in a generated n-hexane oxidation model using an automated mechanism generator}, series = {International Journal of Chemical Kinetics}, volume = {51}, journal = {International Journal of Chemical Kinetics}, number = {10}, issn = {1097-4601}, doi = {10.1002/kin.21309}, pages = {786 -- 798}, abstract = {The present study describes the utilization of a reaction mechanism generator for the development of chemical kinetic models. The aim of the investigation is twofold. The in-house developed mechanism generator is updated with reaction classes reported in the literature, and the effect of the lower hydrocarbon chemistry, that is, base chemistry, on the generation process is assessed. For this purpose, the algorithm is implemented on two different base chemistry mechanisms, that have previously been validated against a different range of hydrocarbons, that is, the mechanisms of the groups coauthoring the study. n-Hexane has been used as a modeling target due to its important role in combustion studies as a surrogate for engine and aviation applications. The steps of the generation process are given in detail as this is the first time the current algorithm is utilized. The two generated mechanisms are compared against speciation data, ignition delay times, and flame velocities from the literature. The overall agreement of the generated mechanisms is satisfying; discrepancies exist in the negative temperature coefficient regime. Reaction path analysis and sensitivity analysis were performed, revealing the reactions that cause the different mechanism performance. Among others, the study reveals that the generated schemes pose a fast and adequate alternative to literature mechanisms; it is however evident that the latter may include more detailed reaction paths and are therefore superior in terms of validation.}, language = {en} } @misc{MaiBuiNhungetal., author = {Mai, Tam V.-T. and Bui, Thanh Q. and Nhung, Nguyen Thi Ai and Quy, Phan Tu and Shrestha, Krishna Prasad and Mauß, Fabian and Giri, Binod Raj and Huynh, Lam Kim}, title = {An Ab Initio RRKM-Based Master Equation Study for Kinetics of OH-Initiated Oxidation of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran and Its Implications in Kinetic Modeling}, series = {Energies}, volume = {16}, journal = {Energies}, number = {9}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {10.3390/en16093730}, abstract = {Cyclic ethers (CEs) can be promising future biofuel candidates. Most CEs possess physico-chemical and combustion indicators comparable to conventional fuels, making them suitable for internal combustion engines. This work computationally investigates the kinetic behaviors of hydrogen abstraction from 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (2MTHF), one of the promising CEs, by hydroxyl radicals under combustion and atmospheric relevant conditions. The various reaction pathways were explored using the CCSD(T)/cc-pVTZ//M06-2X/aug-cc-pVTZ level of theory. The Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus-based master equation (RRKM-ME) rate model, including treatments for hindered internal rotation and tunneling, was employed to describe time-dependent species profiles and pressure and temperature-dependent rate coefficients. Our kinetic model revealed that the H-abstraction proceeds via an addition-elimination mechanism forming reaction complexes at both the entrance and exit channels. Eight different reaction channels yielding five radical products were located. The reaction exhibited complex kinetics yielding a U-shaped Arrhenius behavior. An unusual occurrence of negative temperature dependence was observed at low temperatures, owing to the negative barrier height for the hydrogen abstraction reaction from the C-H bond at the vicinity of the O-atom. A shift in the reaction mechanism was observed with the dominance of the abstraction at Cα-H of 2MTHF ring (causing negative-T dependence) and at CH3 (positive-T dependence) at low and high temperatures, respectively. Interestingly, the pressure effect was observed at low temperatures, revealing the kinetic significance of the pre-reaction complex. Under atmospheric pressure, our theoretical rate coefficients showed excellent agreement with the available literature data. Our model nicely captured the negative temperature-dependent behaviors at low temperatures. Our predicted global rate coefficients can be expressed as k (T, 760 Torr) = 3.55 × 101 × T-4.72 × exp [-340.0 K/T] + 8.21 × 10-23 × T3.49 × exp [918.8 K/T] (cm3/molecule/s). Our work provides a detailed kinetic picture of the OH-initiated oxidation kinetics of 2MTHF. Hence, this information is useful for building a kinetic me chanism for methylated cyclic ethers.}, language = {en} }