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    Area of Science:

    • Combustion science
    • Laser-based diagnostics
    • Optical engineering

    Background:

    • Internal combustion engines are critical for transportation and power generation.
    • Understanding in-cylinder processes like fuel-air mixing and combustion is key to improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
    • Previous imaging techniques have limitations in resolving specific molecular species and dynamic processes within engines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate advanced laser-induced fluorescence techniques for 2-D imaging of molecular species inside an engine cylinder.
    • To visualize the spatial distribution of key species such as OH, NO, O(2), and isooctane fuel.
    • To investigate the potential of these techniques for studying cyclic fluctuations and gasdynamic/combustion progress.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized tunable excimer lasers for excitation.
    • Employed natural fluorescence, laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), and laser-induced predissociative fluorescence (LIPF).
    • Performed relevant spectroscopy to determine optimal laser and fluorescence frequencies for species-specific measurements.
    • Acquired 2-D images within the optical access cylinder of a modified four-cylinder in-line engine.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully obtained 2-D images of molecular density distributions for OH, NO, O(2), and isooctane fuel.
    • Demonstrated the effectiveness of LIPF for high-pressure, state-specific measurements, ideal for turbulent flows.
    • Captured images sequentially across engine cycles to illustrate cyclic variations and combustion progression.
    • Reported novel, previously unreported in-engine measurements of these species.

    Conclusions:

    • Tunable excimer laser-based fluorescence imaging is a powerful tool for in-cylinder diagnostics.
    • LIPF offers unique advantages for studying high-pressure, transient combustion phenomena.
    • The developed techniques provide unprecedented insights into engine combustion processes and gasdynamics.