An experimental study on ignition timing of hydrogen Wankel rotary engine

The hydrogen-fueled Wanke rotary engine is a promising power system that has both high power and eco-friendly properties. This work investigated the effect of ignition timing on a dual-spark plugs synchronous-ignition hydrogen-fueled Wankel rotary engine under low speed, part load and lean combustion. The results show that with delaying the ignition timing, CA0-10 is shortened first and then lengthened and CA10-90 is consistently shortened. When the CA50 is located between 35 and 40 degrees CA ATDC, the maximum brake torque can be realized. Besides, the selection of ignition timing needs to consider the trade-off relationship between the combustion phase and corresponding in-cylinder pressure. The maximum brake torque ignition timing is between 5 and 10 degrees CA ATDC. And there is also a trade-off relationship between stability and thermal load when ignition timing is selected. In addition, HC and NO emissions will not become the problem limiting the power performance of hydrogen-fueled Wankel rotary engine under this operating condition. (c) 2022 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC.

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This study investigated the effect of ignition timing on a hydrogen-fueled Wankel rotary engine under low speed, part load, and lean combustion conditions, highlighting the importance of selecting the appropriate ignition timing for engine performance.