Numerical characterization of hydrogen under-expanded jets with a focus on Internal Combustion Engines applications (original) (raw)

International Journal of Engine Research

Abstract

In the context of reducing carbon dioxide ([Formula: see text]) emissions, hydrogen is gaining momentum as a possible fuel for Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs). In-cylinder direct injections allow for a higher specific power density while enabling different levels of charge stratification. The high-pressure injection leads to the onset of under-expanded jets, characterized by complex patterns of shock waves and expansion fans. In ICEs simulations, such physics needs to be correctly solved to obtain a reliable assessment of the mixture formation. In this paper, the main features of hydrogen under-expanded jets are examined under the conditions typically found in turbocharged engines. Improved correlations are provided for the assessment of the Mach disk height and diameter, up to a Nozzle Pressure Ratio (NPR) equal to 60. The dependency of the hydrogen-air mixing on the cylinder temperature has been analyzed, and the unsteady jet dynamics has been examined by continuously varying t...

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