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A Modeling Study on the Influence of Aromatic Fluorescence Tracers on Compression Ignition Engine Operation2018-01-17849/10/2018
Aromatic substances, which are added to the fuel as fluorescing tracers, are in widespread use as a means of investigating mixing and reaction processes in IC engines by laser-based visualization techniques. The fuel/tracer/air mixture may differ from the pure fuel/air mixture in its chemical and its physical properties, and both aspects can be equally relevant for engine operation. They may, furthermore, interact due to the dependence of chemical reaction on physical conditions. In this paper, we study the overall influence of toluene as an exemplary aromatic tracer on engine performance by numerical modeling. The used model features a semi-detailed treatment of chemical reactions for both the fuel and the tracer, as well as their mutual chemical kinetics interactions. The dependence of engine performance parameters like auto-ignition timing and maximum pressures on these parameters is investigated by performing a large set of parametric simulations. To highlight the difference between physical and chemical influence of the tracer, we compare the case of engine operation with pure fuel/air mixture and with a tracer-fuel/air mixture under different aspects: First, a comparison is made based on equal physical conditions, namely equal temperature, pressure and equivalence ratio. In contrast, a second way of comparison is based on equal engine operation parameters. While the first highlights the kinetic aspect of the tracer-fuel interaction, the latter additionally includes the modification of the physical conditions of the mixture by addition of the tracer. The objective of the paper is the theoretical investigation of these aspects based on a widely evaluated chemical kinetic mechanism to improve the understanding and applicability of tracer-LIF diagnostics towards instationary reactive conditions like in compression induced auto-ignition in IC engines.
Schiessl, Robert A.Sommerer, Jörg
This specification covers a biodegradable deodorant in the form of a liquid concentrate, solid, or gel.
AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee
VOC-Free, Cross-Linkable Acrylic Copolymers for Eco-Friendly Automotive Composites2011-01-02204/12/2011
A family of cross-linkable acrylic copolymer resins - which uniquely have a thermoplastic “B-stage” that enables thermoplastic prepregs and semi-finished goods to be produced - is providing the opportunity to manufacture durable automotive interior trim-panel substrates with comparable or higher performance at lower weight and fewer processing steps than common thermoplastic and thermoset composites long used in such applications. Owing to their special chemistry and very-low initial viscosity, the acrylic copolymers provide excellent wetout / impregnation of fibrous or particulate reinforcements, facilitating the production of composite parts with very-high fiber volume fractions (FVFs). Loading levels as high as 70-90% have already been achieved with natural fibers. In the presence of heat and pressure, the material cross-links to form durable copolymers with excellent thermo-mechanical properties. A range of stiffness and ductility are possible based on grade selection within the product family. Unlike most thermosets, these new polymers neither contain hydrocarbon solvents nor other volatile-organic compounds (VOCs), nor produce toxic emissions during cross-linking. In fact, the only reaction by-product is water, so no special air-handling equipment is required during processing to protect workers, and the pre-cured polymer can be cleaned up using water alone, lowering the environmental impact of part production considerably. Further, since these polymers do not contain VOCs, emissions from cured parts are greatly reduced, protecting air and water quality throughout the life of the product and positioning OEMs to better meet tougher interior air quality requirements already in force in Europe and anticipated in the near future from the State of California. Used previously in Europe as binder resins for nonwoven fabrics and more recently as a matrix for cork flooring, these materials are starting to expand their use into automotive interior components, particularly for parts reinforced with natural fibers. This paper provides an overview of this new green-composites technology, describes how it is typically used, and cites examples of emerging and commercial applications in the automotive industry.
Bendo, AndreNordmann PhD, GeroNorton, JohnFunk, JeremyKalbe, MichaelReck, BerndGerst, Matthias
This specification covers a biodegradable deodorant in the form of a liquid concentrate, solid, or gel.
AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee
This specification covers one type of a biodegradable, deactant-type deodorizer in the form of an aerosol-packaged liquid.
AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee
Recently, it has become very popular to use reinforced polyolefines with Talc, Calcium Carbonate, Mica, Glass Fiber, etc. for industrial application. We have paid particular attention to recycled newspapers as one filler for polyolefine reinforcement based on technical interest in cellulose fiber properties of paper and conservation of paper resources. The compounding process, physical properties and injection moldability of paper reinforced polypropylene have been investigated. We have succeeded in developing a compounding process for newspaper and polypropylene with two high-speed mixers. Thus, the paper reinforced polypropylene has good physical properties, easy mold processability and light weight for industrial applications.
Wakabayashi, HiroyukiKato, FumioYamamoto, Noboru
This specification covers a biodegradable deodorant in the form of a liquid concentrate, solid, or gel.
AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee
Japanese car manufacturers continue their efforts to improve productivity and reduce cost so that they can survive in this highly competitive trade. They are adopting new materials and fabrication technology, which is bringing about a tremendous change in plastics used for automotive interiors. The driving force is provided by the development of polymer modification technology and compounding technology by polymer suppliers, the development of improved technology by machinery manufacturers and the cooperation of interior component fabricators. Much credit is due to the formation of a cooperative team between resin companies, equipment suppliers and fabricators. After studying the progress of the change with our attention focused on polymer modification and compounding, we have made a forecast of the future directions of plastics usage in auto interiors. Our study suggests that polyolefin will be the dominant material for automotive interiors.
Saito, Yoshinori
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