Research
Peer-reviewed publications, patented technologies, and U.S. Department of Energy–funded programs in clean combustion and alternative fuels.
Publications
- Effect of Liquidized-Gas Fluid Properties in a High-Pressure Fuel Pump
- Optimization of CI Engine Operation with DME on an FTP Cycle
- Design of a High-Pressure Fuel System for Use with Dimethyl Ether
- DME-to-Propane Mixture Effects on a Light-Duty Compression Ignition Engine
- Light-Duty Engine Performance Characteristics with Dimethyl Ether and Propane
- Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Air-Handling and DME-Propane Blends on the Performance and Emissions of a 4-Cylinder CI Engine
- High-Speed Data Acquisition for Real-Time Feedback in a Light-Duty Engine Combustion-Mode Switching Application
- Development of a High-Pressure Fuel Injection System for Use with Propane-DME Mixtures
Patents
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump for Use with DME and Other Liquefied Gases
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump with Configuration to Mitigate Cavitation
- Zero-Leakage Isolation Valve for Use with DME and Other Liquefied Gases
DOE-Funded Programs
Contributing member.
- High-Pressure Fast-Response Direct Injection System for Liquefied Gas Fuels in Light-Duty Engines
- High-Efficiency Mixing-Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion of Propane-DME Blends
- Development and Demonstration of a Medium-Duty Off-Road DME Engine
- High-Efficiency, Ultra-Clean Dimethyl Ether Medium-Duty Non-Road Engine