Study of nozzle characteristics on the performance of a small-bore high-speed direct injection diesel engine

Abstract

As Co2 emissions from vehicles are gaining global attention, the low fuel consuming powertrain is in much greater demand than before. Some alternatives are suggested but the high-speed direct injection (HSDI) diesel engine would be the most realistic solution. Vehicle simulation shows that a car with low fuel consumption can be realized by applying a 1–1.2 L high-speed direct injection diesel engine in vehicles weighing about 750 kg. Although the direct injection diesel engine has been researched for a long time, enhancement of mixing between air and fuel in a limited space makes it a challenging area to develop a small swept volume HSDI diesel engine. The authors are investigating small HSDI diesel engine combustion technologies in an effort to realize a low fuel consumption vehicle. The main objective in this study is to obtain a better understanding of the combustion-related parameters from such a small size HSDI diesel engine in order to improve engine performance.