The Applicability of Combustion Modeling and Diagnostics—Observations, Issues and Outlook

Issues surrounding the applicability of combustion modeling and diagnostics (CMD) to engine combustion system development, and to the advancement of engine technology as a whole, are systematically reviewed. The unique technical aspects of the environment in which CMD must function are identified, thereby providing a basis for assessing the applicability of CMD to the very particular needs of combustion system research, development and engineering activities. The major obstacles which inhibit the effective use of CMD techniques are discussed and a set of general, technical and organizational recommendations is developed which points towards ways of realizing the full current and future potential of this methodology.