Prechamber selection for a two stage turbulent jet ignition of lean air-gas mixtures for better economy and emission

Abstract

The paper presents the results of thermodynamic and exhaust emission analyses of the combustion process using three combustion chambers. The combustion process research was performed on a single-cylinder AVL 5804 engine equipped with a dual-band compressed natural gas system supplied at different fuel pressures to the inlet channel and to the pre-chamber. Based on the performed analyses, the thermodynamic indicators of the combustion process and the emission factors were determined. Having the thermodynamic and emission analyses of the Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) combustion system, the pre-chamber was selected with the best collective features. The selection of the best chamber was made using the weighted-purpose method for average indicated pressure, CO and NOx emissions as well as the indicated engine efficiency, taking into account the impact factors.