Multi-Scale Study of Reactive Engine Spray

Visualization of droplet formation of synthetic fuels prior to ignition.
Image: ITV, RWTH Aachen University

In order to support sustainable powertrain concepts, synthetic fuels show significant potential to be a promising solution for future mobility. It was found that the formation of soot and CO2 emissions during the energy transformation process of synthetic fuels can be reduced compared to conventional fuels and that sustainable fuel production pathways exists. Simulations of these multiphase, reactive systems are needed to fully unlock the potential of new powertrain concepts. Due to the large separation of scales, these simulations are only possible with current supercomputers.

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Principal Investigator

Heinz Pitsch

Institute for Combustion Technology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany