A core function of firetrucks and tenders are to haul initial water to an emergency and often serve as a sole source when water is not nearby from a hydrant or other source. As part of their key roles...
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Diesel compression ignition engines offer higher efficiency and lower CO2 emissions than their gasoline spark ignition counterparts; however, controlling NOx and soot emissions while achieving high ef...
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Permanent magnet machines (PMs) are common in electric and hybrid vehicles, renewable energy and other industrial applications. These utilize permanent magnets made from rare earth materials (such as ...
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High speed electric machines are needed in many applications including HVAC, industry, flywheels, fans, fuel-efficient vehicles, aircraft and much more. Flux-switching permanent magnet (FSPM) machi...
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High speed electric machines are needed in many applications including HVAC, industry, flywheels, fans, fuel-efficient vehicles, aircraft and much more. Flux-switching permanent magnet (FSPM) machine...
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Conventional techniques for generating plasmas aren't suitable for plasma reactions in liquids such as gasoline or diesel fuels. They are inefficient and can result in significant heat and unwanted ef...
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Exhaust emission and fuel economy standards have put increased pressure on the auto industry to improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines. While higher standards help protect the environme...
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and soot cause acid rain and smog. They are pollutants that commonly result from the burning of fuel in diesel engines. Engine conditions that reduce NOx emissions tend to increa...
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and soot are two common pollutants that result from the burning of fuel in diesel engines. Cooler engine conditions tend to reduce NOx emissions but increase soot. Due to this â€...
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In four-stroke engines, intake and exhaust valves open during the engine cycle to introduce air into the combustion chamber prior to combustion, and to release exhaust gases once combustion is complet...
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UW–Madison researchers previously disclosed a Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) system for improving fuel efficiency and lowering emissions in compression ignition, internal comb...
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Diesel engines, also known as compression ignition engines, are among the most energy-efficient engines available, with high power output per fuel consumption. Unfortunately, they are also among the &...
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Direct-injection, compression-ignition engines, also known as HCCI (homogeneous charge compression-ignition) engines, offer an alternative to conventional spark-ignited and diesel combustion systems. ...
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Nitrogen oxides and particulates (soot) are two common pollutants that result from the burning of fuel in diesel engines. Cooler engine conditions tend to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions; however, the...
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In four-stroke engines, intake and exhaust valves open during the engine cycle to introduce air into the combustion chamber prior to combustion, and to release exhaust gases once combustion is complet...
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Internal combustion engines are a major contributor to atmospheric pollution, emitting carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.  Federally mandated emission regulations effective in 2010...
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