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Sub-Zero Cold Starting of a Port-Injected M100 Engine Using Plasma Jet Ignition and Prompt EGR
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This study describes the design and proof-of-concept testing of a system which has enabled sub-zero cold starting of a port-injected V6 engine fuelled with M100. At -30°C, the engine could reach running speed about 5s after the beginning of cranking. At a given temperature, starts were achieved using a fraction of the mixture enrichment normally required for the more volatile M85 fuels. During cold start cranking, firing is achieved using a high energy plasma jet ignition system. The achievement of stable idling following first fire is made possible through the use of an Exhaust Charged Cycle (ECC) camshaft design. The ECC camshaft promptly recirculates hot exhaust products, unburnt methanol and partial combustion products back into the cylinder to enhance combustion. The combined plasma jet/ECC system demonstrated exceptionally good combustion stability during fast idle following sub-zero cold starts.
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Gardiner, D., Rao, V., Bardon, M., Dale, J. et al., "Sub-Zero Cold Starting of a Port-Injected M100 Engine Using Plasma Jet Ignition and Prompt EGR," SAE Technical Paper 930331, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/930331.Also In
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