Research into internal combustion engines
flow-field structure and control, leading to increased efficiency of operation
reduced pollution effects. This group provides evaluation of new
materials, sensor concepts, and control strategies for internal combustion
engines and hybrid vehicles. Propulsion strategies such as fuel cells,
dilute homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion, and active
flow-control technology are evaluated by this group.
FUTURE EFFORTS IN POWER TRAIN
INCLUDE:
Development of new pollutant
measurement technology, demonstration of new combustion control concept and
evaluation of the health effect risks and/or benefits associated with various
emission control and energy conversion devices. Efforts are underway with
the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) group to investigate expansion of our cooperative efforts on the development
of heavy radioisotopes for wear flow visualization.