Synthesis and purification of hydroperoxides from liquid fuels and demonstration of their ability to extend low temperature and lean combustion limits in reciprocating engines
This project looks at the efficiency of combustion engines based on the temperate of the fluid in the engine
Project Insights
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€529,168
Total Project Costs -
4 yr
Project Duration -
2016
Year Funded
Project Description
Around 64% of crude oil is consumed by combustion engines in cars, trucks, ships, aeroplanes etc. These devices contribute heavily to the carbon dioxide production that is changing our climate. Conventional engines are not efficient as they lose energy due to heat transfer, in the same way a hot cup of coffee cools down over time. The hotter the fluid, the quicker the rate of cooling. This research changes the chemical reaction of combustion to reduce the temperature of the fluid in the engine so that less energy is lost to heat transfer, improving the engine's efficiency.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €529,168
Funding Agency: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Year Funded: 2016
Lead Organisation: Trinity College Dublin (TCD)