Implementation Challenges and Solutions for Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition Combustion in Diesel Engines

Homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion in diesel engines can provide for cleaner operation with ultra-low NOx and soot emissions. While HCCI combustion has generated significant attention in the last decade, however, to date, it has seen very limited application in production diesel engines. HCCI combustion is typically characterized by earlier than top-dead-center (pre-TDC) phasing, very high pressure rise rates, short …