Convergent Science is pleased to announce the presentation of more than 35 papers with CONVERGE results at WCX17: SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit on April 4-6, 2017. The number of papers is a testament to the widespread use of CONVERGE CFD, while the diversity of papers—on topics ranging from engine knock to diesel spray impingement to valve train design—is a testament to CONVERGE's robust meshing capabilities and multifarious physical models.
Papers were authored by engineers from prestigious corporations, academic institutions, and national laboratories around the globe. Convergent Science personnel co-authored papers with engineers from Groupe Renault, GE Global Research Center, Aramco Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, the University of Perugia, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and IFP Energies nouvelles.
The accompanying bibliography lists the full citation for each paper and the date, time, and location of the accompanying presentation.
Tuesday
Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling [Part 1 of 6]
A Computational Study of a Stratified Combustion in an Optical Diesel Engine
Ali, M.J.M., Hernandez Perez, F., Vallinayagam, R., Vedharaj, S., Johansson, B., and Im, H., "A Computational Study of a Stratified Combustion in an Optical Diesel Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0573, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0573
Implementation of a Tabulated Flamelet Model for Compression Ignition Engine Applications
Kundu, P., Ameen, M., Unikrishnan, U., and Som, S., "Implementation of a Tabulated Flamelet Model for Compression Ignition Engine Applications," SAE Paper 2017-01-0564, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0564
Dilute Combustion Assessment in Large Bore, Low Speed Engines
Abidin, Z., Hoag, K., and Badain, N., "Dilute Combustion Assessment in Large Bore, Low Speed Engines," SAE Paper 2017-01-0580, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0580
Driver Assistance Systems: Algorithms, Applications and Electronic Sensing [Part 1 of 3]
Parametric Study on a Gasoline Direct Injection Engine – A CFD Analysis
Reddy, A.A. and Mallikarjuna, J.M., "Parametric Study on a Gasoline Direct Injection Engine – A CFD Analysis," SAE Paper 2017-26-0039, 2017. DOI: 10.4271/2017-26-0039
Abnormal SI Combustion [Preignition & SPI/LSPI]
Effect of Timing and Location of Hotspot on Super Knock during Pre-Ignition
Ali, M.J.M., Hernandez Perez, F., Vedharaj, S., Vallinayagam, R., Dibble, R., and Im, H., "Effect of Timing and Location of Hotspot on Super Knock during Pre-Ignition," SAE Paper 2017-01-0686, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0686
Dual Fuel Combustion [Part 1 of 4]
Cycle to Cycle Variation Study in a Dual Fuel Operated Engine
Pasunurthi, S., Jupudi, R., Wijeyakulasuriya, S., Gubba, S.R., Im, H., Ali, M.J.M., Primus, R., Klingbeil, A., and Finney, C., "Cycle to Cycle Variation Study in a Dual Fuel Operated Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0772, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0772
Dual Fuel Combustion [Part 2 of 4]
Efficiency and Emissions Characteristics of Partially Premixed Dual-Fuel Combustion by Co-Direct Injection of NG and Diesel Fuel (DI2) – Part 2
Neely, G.D., Florea, R., Miwa, J., and Abidin, Z., "Efficiency and Emissions Characteristics of Partially Premixed Dual-Fuel Combustion by Co-Direct Injection of NG and Diesel Fuel (DI2) – Part 2," SAE Paper 2017-01-0766, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0766
Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling [Part 2 of 6]
Evaluation of Chemical Reactions of Compressions Ignition Engine using CFD Model Coupled with Chemical Kinetics
Li, Y., Guo, H., and Li, H., "Evaluation of Chemical Reactions of Compressions Ignition Engine using CFD Model Coupled with Chemical Kinetics," SAE Paper 2017-01-0554, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0554
Numerical Modeling of International Variations in Diesel Spray Combustion with Evaporation Surrogate and Virtual Species Conversion
Kurimoto, N., Watanabe, N., Hoshi, S., Sasaki, S., and Matsumoto, M., "Numerical Modeling of International Variations in Diesel Spray Combustion with Evaporation Surrogate and Virtual Species Conversion," SAE Paper 2017-01-0582, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0582
Partially Premixed Compression Ignition, PPCI [Part 2 of 3]
Simulation-Guided Air System Design for a Higher Reactivity Gasoline Fuel under Partially-Premixed Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
Kumar, P., Zhang, Y., Traver, M., and Cleary, D., "Simulation-Guided Air System Design for a Higher Reactivity Gasoline Fuel under Partially-Premixed Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0751, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0751
CFD-Guided Combustion Strategy Development for a Higher Reactivity Gasoline in a Light-Duty Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine
Zhang, Y., Pei, Y., Engineer, N., Cho, K., and Cleary, D., "CFD-Guided Combustion Strategy Development for a Higher Reactivity Gasoline in a Light-Duty Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0740, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0740
Wednesday
Fuel Injection and Sprays [Part 3 of 8]
Coupled Eulerian Internal Nozzle Flow and Lagrangian Spray Simulation for GDI Systems
Saha, K., Quan, S., Battistoni, M., Som, S., Senecal, P.K., and Promraning, E., "Coupled Eulerian Internal Nozzle Flow and Lagrangian Spray Simulation for GDI Systems," SAE Paper 2017-01-0834, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0834
A Comparison of Experimental and Modeled Velocity in Gasoline Direct-Injection Sprays with Plume Interaction and Collapse
Sphicas, P., Pickett, L.M., Skeen, S., Frank, J., Lucchini, T., Sinoir, D., D'Errico, G., Saha, K., and Som, S., "A Comparison of Experimental and Modeled Velocity in Gasoline Direct-Injection Sprays with Plume Interaction and Collapse," SAE Paper 2017-01-0837, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0837
Exploration of Turbulent Atomization Mechanisms for Diesel Spray Simulations
Magnotti, G.M. and Genzale, C.L., "Exploration of Turbulent Atomization Mechanisms for Diesel Spray Simulations," SAE Paper 2017-01-0829, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0829
O-D and 1-D Modeling and Numerics [Part 2 of 6] – Models for SI Combustion and Emissions [Part 1 of 2]
Development of a K-k-ε Phenomenological Model to Predict In-Cylinder Turbulence
Fogla, N., Bybee, M., Mirzaeian, M., Millo, F., and Wahiduzzaman, S., "Development of a K-k-ε Phenomenological Model to Predict In-Cylinder Turbulence," SAE Paper 2017-01-0542, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0542
Abnormal SI Combustion [Knock] [Part 1 of 2]
Coupled Fluid-Solid Simulation for the Prediction of Gas-Exposed Surface Temperature Distribution in a SI Engine
Leguille, M., Ravet, F., Le Moine, J., Pomraning, E., Richards, K., and Senecal, P.K., "Coupled Fluid-Solid Simulation for the Prediction of Gas-Exposed Surface Temperature Distribution in a SI Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0669, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0669
Combustion in Compression-Ignition Engines: Efficiency and Emissions [Part 1 of 2]
Understanding Hydrocarbon Emissions in Heavy Duty Diesel Engines Combining Experimental and Computational Methods
Koci, C., Dempsey, A., Nudd, J., and Knier, B., "Understanding Hydrocarbon Emissions in Heavy Duty Diesel Engines Combining Experimental and Computational Methods," SAE Paper 2017-01-0703, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0703
Combustion in Gaseous-Fueled Engines [Part 1 of 2]
Measured and Predicted Performance of a Downsized, Medium Duty, Natural Gas Engine
Draper, R., Lenski, B., Foltz, F.-J., Beazley, and Tenny, W., "Measured and Predicted Performance of a Downsized, Medium Duty, Natural Gas Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0775, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0775
Fuel Injection and Sprays [Part 3 of 8]
The Role of Turbulent-Chemistry Interaction in Simulating End-of-Injection Combustion Transients in Diesel Sprays
Kim, S., Jarrahbashi, D., and Genzale, C., "The Role of Turbulent-Chemistry Interaction in Simulating End-of-Injection Combustion Transients in Diesel Sprays," SAE Paper 2017-01-0838, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0838
Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling [Part 3 of 6]
Assessment of Large-Eddy Simulations of Turbulent Round Jets using Low-Order Numerical Schemes
Wang, Z., Ameen, M., Som, S., and Abraham, J., "Assessment of Large-Eddy Simulations of Turbulent Round Jets using Low-Order Numerical Schemes," SAE Paper 2017-01-0575, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0575
Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling [Part 4 of 6]
CFD-Guided Heavy Duty Mixing-Controlled Combustion System Optimization with a Gasoline-Like Fuel
Pei, Y., Zhang, Y., Kumar, P., Traver, M., Cleary, D., Ameen, M., Som, S., Probst, D., Burton, T., Pomraning, E., and Senecal, P.K., "CFD-Guided Heavy Duty Mixing-Controlled Combustion System Optimization with a Gasoline-Like Fuel," SAE Paper 2017-01-0550, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0550
Numerical Investigation of a Gasoline-Like Fuel in a Heavy-Duty Compression Ignition Engine using Global Sensitivity Analysis
Pal, P., Probst, D., Pei, Y., Zhang, Y., Traver, M., Cleary, D., and Som, S., "Numerical Investigation of a Gasoline-Like Fuel in a Heavy-Duty Compression Ignition Engine using Global Sensitivity Analysis," SAE Paper 2017-01-0578, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0578
Advanced Methodology to Investigate Knock for Downsized Gasoline Direct Injection Engine using 3D RANS Simulations
Chevillard, S., Colin, O., Bohbot, J., Wang, M., Pomraning, E., and Senecal, P.K., "Advanced Methodology to Investigate Knock for Downsized Gasoline Direct Injection Engine using 3D RANS Simulations," SAE Paper 2017-01-0579, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0579
O-D and 1-D Modeling and Numerics [Part 2 of 6] – Models for SI Combustion and Emissions [Part 2 of 2]
Engine Knock Prediction and Evaluation based on Detonation Theory using a Quasi-Dimensional Stochastic Reactor Model
Netzer, C., Seidel, L., Pasternak, M., Klauer, C., Perlman, C., Ravet, F., and Mauss, G., "Engine Knock Prediction and Evaluation based on Detonation Theory using a Quasi-Dimensional Stochastic Reactor Model," SAE Paper 2017-01-0538, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0538
High Efficiency IC Engine Concepts [Part 2 of 3]
DigitalAirTM Camless FVVA System – Part 1, Valve Train Design, Capability and Performance
Babbitt, G.R., Rogers, J., Weyer, K.M., Cohen, D., and Charlton, S.J., "DigitalAirTM Camless FVVA System – Part 1, Valve Train Design, Capability and Performance," SAE Paper 2017-01-0635, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0635
DigitalAirTM Camless FVVA System – Part 1, Valve Train Design, Capability and Performance
Charlton, S.J., Price, C.E., Rogers, J., Turner, J.W.G., Wijetunge, R.S., and Anderson, W., "DigitalAirTM Camless FVVA System – Part 2, Gasoline Engine Performance Opportunities," SAE Paper 2017-01-0641, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0641
Thursday
Combustion in Compression-Ignition Engines: Fuel/Additive Effects
Mixing-Controlled Combustion of Conventional and Higher Reactivity Gasolines in a Multi-Cylinder Heavy-Duty Compression Ignition Engine
Zhang, Y., Sommers, S., Pei, Y., Kumar, P., Voice, A., Traver, M., and Cleary, D., "Mixing-Controlled Combustion of Conventional and Higher Reactivity Gasolines in a Multi-Cylinder Heavy-Duty Compression Ignition Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0696, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0696
High Efficiency IC Engine Concepts [Part 3 of 3]
Design of a Fuel-Efficient Two-Stroke Diesel Engine for Medium Passenger Cars: Comparison between Standard and Reverse Uniflow Scavenging Architectures
Galpin, J., Colliou, T., Laget, O., Rabeau, F., De Paola, G., and Rahir, P., "Design of a Fuel-Efficient Two-Stroke Diesel Engine for Medium Passenger Cars: Comparison between Standard and Reverse Uniflow Scavenging Architectures," SAE Paper 2017-01-0645, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0645
Developing a 55% BTE Commercial Heavy-Duty Opposed-Piston Engine without a Waste Heat Recovery System
Abani, N., Nagar, N., Zermeno, R., Chiang, M., and Thomas, I., "Developing a 55% BTE Commercial Heavy-Duty Opposed-Piston Engine without a Waste Heat Recovery System," SAE Paper 2017-01-0638, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0638.
Multi-Dimensional Engine Modeling [Part 5 of 6]
CFD Modeling and Experimental Analysis of a Homogeneously Charged Turbulent Jet Ignition System in a Rapid Compression Machine
Gholamisheeri, M., Thelen, B., and Toulson, E., "CFD Modeling and Experimental Analysis of a Homogeneously Charged Turbulent Jet Ignition System in a Rapid Compression Machine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0557, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0557
Modeling and Simulation of Military Ground Vehicles [Part 3 of 4]
Virtual Engine Optimization from Design to Experimentation
Pawar, P., Jose, A., Chaudhari, H.B., Juttu, S., Walke, N.H., and Marathe, N.V., "Virtual Engine Optimization from Design to Experimentation," SAE Paper 2017-26-0264, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-26-0264
Fuel Injection and Sprays [Part 5 of 8]
Comparison of In-Nozzle Flow Characteristics of Naphtha and N-Dodecane Fuels
Torelli, R., Som, S., Pei, Y., Zhang, Y., Voice, A., Traver, M., and Cleary, D., "Comparison of In-Nozzle Flow Characteristics of Naphtha and N-Dodecane Fuels," SAE Paper 2017-01-0853, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0853
An experimental and numerical study of diesel spray impingement on a flat plate
Zhao, L., Torelli, R., Zhu, X., Scarcelli, R., Som, S., Schmidt, H., Naber, J., and Lee, S.-Y., "An experimental and numerical study of diesel spray impingement on a flat plate," SAE Paper 2017-01-0854, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0854
Modeling and Simulation of Military Ground Vehicles [Part 4 of 4]
The Relative Importance of Fuel Oxidation Chemistry and Physical Properties to Spray Ignition
Kim, D., Martz, J., and Violi, A., "The Relative Importance of Fuel Oxidation Chemistry and Physical Properties to Spray Ignition," SAE Paper 2017-01-0269, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0269
Papers
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Addepalli, K.S. and Mallikarjuna, J.M., "Effect of Engine Parameters on Mixture Stratification in a Wall-Guided GDI Engine – A Quantitative CFD Analysis," SAE Paper 2017-01-0570, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0570
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Ibrahim, F., Mahmood, W.M.F., Abdullah, S., and Mansor, M.R.A., "Comparison of Soot Emissions in Compression Ignition Diesel Engine by CFD Simulation from Simple to Detailed Soot Model," SAE Paper 2017-01-1006, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-1006
Tianjin University; Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.
Wu, M., Pei, Y., Qin, J., Li, X., Zhou, J., Zhan, Z.S., Guo, Q., Liu, B., and Hu, T.G., "Study on Methods of Coupling Numerical Simulation of Conjugate Heat Transfer and In-Cylinder Combustion Process in GDI Engine," SAE Paper 2017-01-0576, 2017. DOI:10.4271/2017-01-0576