Development and application of innovative CFD models in open-source codes for the simulation of next generation IC engines 2024_RTT_DENG_2

Development of innovative CFD models in OpenFOAM for the simulation of next generation of internal combustion engines with particular reference to:- mesh management and movement techniques for the description of the full engine cycle;- analysis of the mixture formation process for traditional and low carbon fuels (hydrogen, bio-LNG, methanol, ammonia, ...), adequately describing the expansion at the injector outlet (gaseous fuels) and evaporation under standard and boiling conditions;- prediction of the different combustion phases in spark-ignition, spontaneous and innovative engines considering the peculiar properties of low carbon fuels in terms of kinetics and structure of the premixed and diffusive flame;- evaluation of performance and emissions in traditional and innovative configurations (free-piston, rotary, opposed-piston, split-cycle).