Performance and Combustion Modeling of Heterogeneous Charge Engines

This paper reviews the phenomoneological modeling of the combustion processes for the diesel and fuel-injected stratified charge engines. Distinctions are made between phenomenological and multi-dimensional finite-difference approaches. The modeling methodologies and the basic components in these models are described. These include characterization of the fuel spray, fuel-air mixing, ignition, burning and heat transfer processes. An attempt is made in the paper to highlight the similarities and contrasts of various models and relate to their utility in addressing emission research and engine performance development objectives.