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Aspects of the simulation of combustion in reciprocating engines

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Numerical Simulation of Combustion Phenomena

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A review is made of progress in the development of methods for computer simulation of combustion in reciprocating engines. Among the topics discussed are: the role of the in-cylinder fluid dynamics and the influential factors thereon; the interactions between the turbulent flow and combustion processes; the mathematical modelling of these processes; and the current capabilities of the simulation methods, as applied to both spark-ignition and compression ignition engines. It is concluded that although much progress has been made and useful results have been obtained, more research is indicated in the areas of adaptation and incorporation of advanced turbulent combustion modelling and the generation of benchmark experimental data for assessment purposes.

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Gosman, A.D. (1985). Aspects of the simulation of combustion in reciprocating engines. In: Glowinski, R., Larrouturou, B., Temam, R. (eds) Numerical Simulation of Combustion Phenomena. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 241. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0008652

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