Numerical and Experimental Study of Alternative Fuel Combustion in Internal Combustion Engines
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 49
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Interests: internal combustion engine fueled with alternative fuels; combustion processes; pollutant emissions; novel technologies for thermal management in internal combustion engines; oxy-MILD combustion technology; CHP/CCHP systems; computational fluid dynamics (CFDs)
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Dear Colleagues,
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) remain a cornerstone of energy production; they are a widely utilized and economically viable technology for transportation and power generation. However, the depletion of fossil fuel reserves and increasingly stringent emission regulations have driven the industry and research communities to explore alternative fuels.
The study of combustion processes is pivotal in advancing the use of alternative fuels in ICEs. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of fuel–air mixing, ignition, flame propagation, and pollutant formation is essential for optimizing engine performance and minimizing harmful emissions. Both numerical simulations and experimental investigations provide invaluable insights into these complex phenomena, offering pathways to enhance combustion efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of ICEs.
With this Special Issue, we aim to publish high-quality research papers and review articles focusing on combustion processes involving alternative fuels in internal combustion engines. Topics of interest include advances in the modeling and experimental analysis of combustion, with an emphasis on improving fuel conversion efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions.
Further topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Numerical simulation of combustion processes and performance in ICEs using alternative fuels.
- Experimental studies on ICE performance with biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, alcohol fuels, and other sustainable fuels.
- Pollutant formation mechanisms and emission reduction technologies.
- Comparative studies of alternative fuels and their impacts on engine performance and emissions.
We invite authors to contribute original research papers that align with these themes to advance our knowledge and the application of alternative fuels in ICEs. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this exciting and impactful field.
Dr. Diego Perrone
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- internal combustion engines
- alternative fuels
- e-fuels
- biofuels
- numerical simulation
- experimental study
- combustion modeling
- pollutant emissions
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