Experimental study on combustion and emission of an SI engine with ethanol/gasoline combined injection and EGR

Ethanol is a widely used alternative fuel for sustainable development, showing potential for improving the combustion and emission characteristics. Both EGR and lean burn are important technical approaches for engines to reduce emissions In this paper, the performance EDI + GPI four-cylinder spark ignition engine at three access air ratios, five ethanol direct injection ratios and five exhaust recirculation ratios was studied at the speed of 1500rmp. The results show that, the cooperation of EDI and EGR can improve the engine performance. Under lean burn conditions, When 6%EGR+45%EDIr, CA 0-10 decreases 49. 8%. When 12%EGR+30%EDIr, BMEP increases 6. 59%, HC decreases 28.33%, total particle number decreases 93.87%. When 6%EGR+30%EDIr, Pmax increases 26.58%, crank angle corresponding to Pmax decreases 41.98%. And in this condition, CoVIMEP is only 1.46%, decreased 21.51% from the original engine. With the increase of lambda, EGR limit of CO moves from 12% to 6%; the optimal ethanol direct injection ratio of CO moves from 30% to 15%. NOx decreases about 136.08 ppm with an average increase of 1% EGR. In summary, ethanol has a higher oxygen content and laminar flame speed is faster. EGR can not only reduce pumping losses and throttling losses, but also effectively accelerate the positive effects of ethanol on combustion and emissions. EGR + EDI + GPI can obviously increase the engine power performance, improve fuel economy and decline the emissions. When the engine speed = 1500 rpm, 12% EGR+30%EDIr is the optimal combination of SI engine at lambda = 1.2.

Automated summary

This study shows that the cooperation of EGR and EDI can improve the performance of spark ignition engines and reduce emissions. Under lean burn conditions, specific ratios of EGR and EDI can significantly improve the combustion and emission characteristics of the engine. Ethanol has a higher oxygen content and faster laminar flame speed, while EGR can reduce pumping and throttling losses and enhance the positive effects of ethanol on combustion and emissions.