University Reciprocating Engine Program Review
April 9-10, 2003

Table of Contents

• Disclaimer
• Papers and Presentations
• Meeting Overview & Outcomes [PDF-192KB]
• Agenda [PDF-143KB]
• DOE/EERE/DER Natural Gas Reciprocating Engines Program
  The Advanced University Reciprocating Engine Research Program (AUREP) is a Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program managed within DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Click on the link above to find abundant information on the natural gas reciprocating engine program (Technology Primer, Related Programs, Documents & Resources, News & Events, Solicitations and the DER Site Map).

Disclaimer
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Papers and Presentations

• Fundamental Studies of Ignition Processes in Large Natural Gas Engines Using Laser Spark Ignition [PDF-5201KB]
  Bryan Willson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Low Engine Friction Technology for Advanced Natural Gas Reciprocating Engines [PDF-1436KB]
  Victor Wong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Ignition Improvement of Lean Natural Gas Mixtures [PDF-333KB]
  Lee Oberto, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan  
• Advanced Natural Gas Reciprocating Engine:  Parasitic Loss Control Through Surface Modification [PDF-2586KB]
  Farshid Sadeghi, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Corona Discharge Ignition for Advanced Stationary Natural Gas Engines [PDF-1843KB]
  Paul D. Ronney, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
• Reduced Engine Friction and Wear [PDF-2479KB]
  Ron Matthews, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
• Rail-Plug Ignition System for Enhancing Engine Performance and Reducing Maintenance [PDF-1730KB]
  Ron Matthews, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
• Selective NO_x Re-Circulation for Stationary Lean-Burn Natural Gas Engine [PDF-137KB]
  Nigel Clark, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
• Energy Thermal Management via Active Flow Control [PDF-1093KB]
  David Irick, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
• Two Stage Catalytic Reduction of NO_x [PDF-647KB]
  Umit S. Ozkan, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• Improvement to Pipeline Compressor Engine Reliability Through Retro-Fit Micro-Pilot Ignition System [PDF-16MB]
  Bryan Willson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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