Application of Model Fuels to Engine Simulation

To address the growing need for detailed chemistry in engine simulations, Reaction Design has founded the Model Fuels Consortium, together with key members from the automotive and fuels industry. The Consortium is implementing a 3-year roadmap of industry-defined goals for engine-combustion simulation. This involves developing a comprehensive set of model-validation documentation for targeted experimental data, including both fundamental experiments and engine data. In addition, we are expanding the database of mechanisms for fuel components and are developing software tools that extend analysis capability, including automated reduction of reaction mechanisms for targeted simulation conditions. Selected results are presented and discussed.

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