Investigation of the Injection Process and the Mixture Formation in a Methanol-Fueled Large Bore Engine Using 3D-CFD Simulation
Investigation of the Injection Process and the Mixture Formation in a Methanol-Fueled Large Bore Engine Using 3D-CFD Simulation
The use of low-carbon fuels such as methanol instead of conventional fuels such as natural gas for large bore engines helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Experimental investigation of a novel methanol combustion concept on a large high-speed engine allowed the assessment of performance, emissions and limitations of the combustion concept.
Target:
The aim of this work is to gain a deeper understanding of the combustion concept and to better understand the observed limitations through 3D-CFD simulations of the methanol injection process and the subsequent mixture formation.
Tasks:
- Learn something new and have fun doing it
- Literature research on the topics of methanol combustion concepts and related 3D-CFD simulations
- Familiarization with the existing simulation software, setup and post-processing of 3D-CFD simulations for different engine configurations
- Analysis of simulation results and derivation of improvement measures
- Writing the master’s thesis
Starting date: To be agreed
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Contact:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nicole Wermuth, +43 (316) 873-30087, nicole.wermuth@lec.tugraz.at
Dr. Maximilian Malin, +43 (316) 873-30093, maximilian.malin@lec.tugraz.at
