Development of the Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine for Off-Road Applications

2025-32-0066

11/03/2025

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This paper focuses on the potential application of hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine (HICE) in the off-road market, examining HICE based on a diesel engine. In the transition to HICE, priority was given to compatibility with existing systems, minimizing changes from the base engine. By adopting a PFI (Port Fuel Injection) method for fuel injection, low-pressure hydrogen supply was achieved. To address the issue of backfire associated with PFI, optimization of injection pressure using a variable pressure control valve, along with adjustments to valve timing and injection timing, was implemented to suppress backflow of residual gases into the intake system and minimize hydrogen retention. Regarding pre-ignition, in addition to suppressing hotspots, the relationship between the homogenization of the air-fuel mixture and NOx emissions was examined, revealing a correlation. This engine was mounted on a generator, and efforts were made to improve the important characteristic of responsiveness in generators. As a result, it was confirmed that the responsiveness is comparable to that of existing gas engine generators.
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https://doi.org/10.4271/2025-32-0066
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7
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Shiraishi, K., Kishi, S., Kato, D., Mitamura, K. et al., "Development of the Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine for Off-Road Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2025-32-0066, 2025, https://doi.org/10.4271/2025-32-0066.
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Nov 03
Product Code
2025-32-0066
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Technical Paper
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English