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Fuel & Additive Effects on CI Engine Performance, 2011

2011-04-12
The 9 paper in this technical paper collection present work investigating the effect of fuel composition on CI engine performance in terms of combustion efficiency, emissions and engine hardware durability. Variations in fuel composition include the inclusion of aromatic compounds, the blending of oxygenated components and the use of additives for cetane number improvement and lubricity enhancement.
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Mixing-Controlled CI Combustion, 2011

2011-04-12
The 18 papers in this technical paper collection discuss mixing-controlled CI combustion. Topics include: biodiesel and diesel spray combustion in a high-pressure and high-temperature environment; diesel engine combustion size scaling at medium load without EGR; mitigating regulated emissions in modern MDI diesel engines; sprayers design improvement of the diesel injectors; and more.
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Diesel Exhaust Emission Control Modeling, 2011

2011-04-12
The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focus on diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment system models as well as their validation and application. Technologies covered include DOC, DPF, LNT, SCR, and hybrid or combined catalysts. Modeling aspects range from fundamental, 3D models of individual components to system level simulation, optimization, and control.
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General Emissions, 2011

2011-04-12
The approximately 7 papers in this technical paper collection cover general emission topics. Contents include: methane production over three way catalysts in E85 fuelled vehicles; a comparative study of two kinds of biodiesels and biodiesel-DEE blends in a common rail diesel engine; comparing the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) yields from diesel vs biodiesel fuel using a photochemical ageing chamber; and more.
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Diesel Exhaust Emission Control, 2011

2011-04-12
The 57 papers in this technical paper collection cover various aspects of system durability and system integration pertaining to diesel exhaust emissions control. Topics covered include exhaust catalysts and particulate filters, mechanisms of their performance degradation and possible mitigation strategies, data from the field tests, analysis of the aged catalysts, laboratory and accelerated on-engine aging studies, along with relevant experimental tools and methodology.
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Emissions Measurement and Testing, 2011

2011-04-12
The 19 papers in this technical paper collection review emission measurement and testing. Topics covered include: exhaust particle sensor for OBD application; particle size and number emissions from modern light-duty diesel vehicles; effect of EGR on particle emissions from a GDI engine; smart sensing and decoupling of NOx and NH3 components; effect of engine operating conditions on spark-ignition engine PAH emissions; and more.
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Engine Flows and Combustion Diagnostics, 2011

2011-04-12
The 12 papers in this technical paper collection focus on engine flow and combustion diagnostics. Topics include: PIV investigation of high swirl flow on spray structure and its effect on emissions in a diesel-like environment; characterization of flow structures in a direct-injection spark-ignition engine using PIV, LDV and CFD; PLIF measurements of thermal stratification in an HCCI engine under fired operation; and more.
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Alternative and Advanced Fuels, 2011

2011-04-12
The 14 papers in this technical paper collection cover alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include: the performance analysis of an engine fueled with a butanol-gasoline blend; reducing NOx emissions from a common-rail engine fueled with soybean biodiesel; effects of ethanol quality on vehicle system components; composition effects on indicated thermal efficiency for stoichiometric ethanol, gasoline, and air mixtures; and more.
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Combustion Control, 2011

2011-04-12
The 15 papers in this technical paper collection focus on combustion control. Topics covered include: knock detection and estimation based on heat release strategies; development of low pressure loop EGR system for diesel engines; real-time combustion phase optimization of a PFI gasoline engine; optimal feedback control with in-cylinder pressure sensor under engine start conditions; and more.
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High Efficiency IC Engines, 2011

2011-04-12
The 10 papers in this technical paper collection discuss high efficiency IC engines. Topics include: fuel reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion in light- and heavy-duty engines; fuel effects on reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion at low load; advantages of variable compression ratio in internal combustion engines; piston and valve deactivation for improved part load performances of internal combustion engines; and more.
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New CI & SI Engines and Components, 2011

2011-04-12
The 19 papers in this technical paper collection detail new CI and SI engines and components. Topics include: development of a timing chain drive model for a high speed gasoline engine; optical piston temperature in an internal combustion engine; high efficiency internal combustion stirling engine development; a filtration system for high-pressure loop EGR; a high performance, continuously variable engine intake manifold; and more.
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CAE Analysis, Test Correlation and Optimization, 2011

2011-04-12
The 22 papers in this technical paper collection discuss application and development of numerical methods along with test correlation and optimization for NVH issues of full vehicle and sub-assembly; unclassified military ground vehicle including hull/chassis/powertrain related durability/survivability/crashworthiness/shock, vibration and acoustics/CFD; advanced material modeling; fasteners, welds and joints; and optimization methodology development, testing and correlation.
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CAE Durability Analysis & Applications, 2011

2011-04-12
The 22 papers in the technical paper collection focus on advanced technologies in material modeling, stress calculation and fatigue analysis, not only innovative and improved methods in these areas but also innovative and improved applications to automotive engineering. Topics covered include: material constitutive model development; innovative and improved modeling techniques for stresses; recent advances in fatigue damage calculation; and fatigue life predictions.
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Welding and Joining and Fastening, 2011

2011-04-12
General research in the areas of welding, riveting, joining, and fastening for automotive applications is discussed in the 9 papers in this technical paper collection. Topics include process optimization, analytical solution, numerical modeling, response evaluation as well as static and dynamic testing of traditional resistance spot welds, gas metal arc welds, friction stir spot welds, laser welds, rivets, mounts, adhesives, and fasteners.
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Noise and Vibration – Intake/Exhaust, 2011

2011-07-01
This Technical Paper Collection covers experimental, computational, and analytical efforts related to the basic mechanisms and control techniques of noise and vibration in the breathing system (induction, combustion chamber, and exhaust) of naturally aspirated and supercharged/turbocharged engines. Noise sources include airborne, flow, flow-acoustic and flow-structure coupling.
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Powertrain Control and Optimization, 2011

2011-04-12
The 24 papers in this technical paper collection detail powertrain control and optimization. Topics include: fuzzy knock control of diesel-dual-fuel engine; sliding sector mode control with linear parameter varying diesel engine model; optimizing 12 volt start - stop for conventional powertrains; open source rapid prototyping environment; and more.
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Noise and Vibration - Driveline, 2011

2011-07-01
This Technical Paper Collection deals with analytical, computational and experimental studies of the dynamic response including noise and vibration of automotive driveline system and components. Typical topics of interests include, but not limited to, torque converters, gear noise, axle noise driveline system dynamics, transmission noise and vibrations, powertrain dynamics, transient dynamic response and propshaft balancing.
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Noise and Vibration - Structural Analysis: Engine/Powertrain, 2011

2011-07-01
The focus of this Technical Paper Collection is to share experiences on analyzing, testing, and developing solutions to structural noise and vibration problems from powertrain sources. Analytical modeling, experimental testing and predictive correlation are just a few of the tools used in this endeavor.
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Noise and Vibration - Structrual Analysis: Numerical Methods, 2011

2011-07-01
This Technical Paper collection focuses on the development and application of analytical methods for characterizing the dynamic behavior of structural systems. Analysis methods for all structural components, subsystems and complete systems found in automotive vehicles will be considered. Examples include (but are not limited to) body structure, chassis structure, seats and interior structures.
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