Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Fuel Blending Injection System for Combustion Engines
Categories for this Invention
Category – Fuel Injection Systems, Automobile & Transportation,
Applications – Automotive, Heavy-Duty Trucks
Industry- Automotive, Passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and buses.
Market – Global automotive fuel injection systems market size is USD 62.32 billion in 2024 and will expand at a CAGR of 6.47% from 2024 to 2031.
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Problem Statement
- Dual fuel injection systems in RCCI engines increase initial investment and operational complexity.
- The reliance on electronically controlled systems leads to higher costs.
- Effective control of dual fuel injection for optimal performance is challenging in RCCI engines.
Technology
- The technology focuses on a mechanically operated dual fuel injection system for combustion engines, which can meter, blend, and inject high and low reactive fuel mixtures at desired pressures into the combustion chamber.
- It aims to improve fuel efficiency and emission control by optimizing the blend and injection of fuels, providing an alternative to electronically controlled systems, potentially reducing cost and complexity.
- The system includes metering valves and a blending chamber to ensure precise control of fuel proportions, enhancing the overall performance of RCCI (Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition) engines.
Key Features / Value Proposition
1. Dual Fuel Efficiency:
- The system integrates a mechanically operated dual fuel injection process, enhancing fuel efficiency by optimizing the blend of high and low reactive fuels.
2. Emission Reduction:
- Designed for Low Temperature Combustion (LTC) engines, the system significantly reduces NOx and particulate emissions through precise fuel control.
3. Cost-Effective Operation:
- By eliminating the need for complex electronic controls, the system lowers initial investment and operational costs for RCCI engines.
4. Advanced Fuel Blending:
- Incorporates a metering and blending chamber that ensures accurate fuel mix proportions, improving engine performance and reliability.
5. High-Pressure Injection:
- Capable of injecting fuel blends at high pressure, the system enhances combustion efficiency, contributing to higher brake thermal efficiency.
6. Scalability Across Engine Types:
- The system’s design allows for integration into various engine types, offering scalability and versatility in automotive and industrial applications
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Anand K
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1770
- IN 524753 – Patent Granted
- PCT/IN2020/050472
Technology Readiness Level
TRL – 4
Technology validated in lab scale.