TY - GEN A1 - Pasternak, Michal A1 - Mauß, Fabian A1 - Sens, Marc A1 - Riess, Michael A1 - Benz, Andreas A1 - Stapf, Karl Georg T1 - Gasoline Engine Simulations Using a Zero-Dimensional Spark Ignition Stochastic Reactor Model and Three-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Engine Model T2 - International Journal of Engine Research N2 - A simulation process for spark ignition gasoline engines is proposed. The process is based on a zero-dimensional spark ignition stochastic reactor model and three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics of the cold in-cylinder flow. The cold flow simulations are carried out to analyse changes in the turbulent kinetic energy and its dissipation. From this analysis, the volume-averaged turbulent mixing time can be estimated that is a main input parameter for the spark ignition stochastic reactor model. The spark ignition stochastic reactor model is used to simulate combustion progress and to analyse auto-ignition tendency in the end-gas zone based on the detailed reaction kinetics. The presented engineering process bridges the gap between three-dimensional and zero-dimensional models and is applicable to various engine concepts, such as, port-injected and direct injection engines, with single and multiple spark plug technology. The modelling enables predicting combustion effects and estimating the risk of knock occurrence at different operating points or new engine concepts for which limited experimental data are available. KW - Spark Ignition Engine, Engine Knock, Stochastic Reactor Model Y1 - 2016 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087415599859 SN - 1468-0874 VL - 17 IS - 1 SP - 76 EP - 85 ER -