The effect of an active thermal coating on efficiency and emissions from a high speed direct injection diesel engine

This study looked into the application of active thermal coatings on the surfaces of the combustion chamber as a method of improving the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines. The active thermal coating was applied to a production aluminium piston and its performance was compared against...

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Main Authors: Papaioannou, N, Leach, F, Davy, M, Gilchrist, R
Format: Conference item
Language:English
Published: SAE International 2020