About this Research Topic
We are now entering the third decade of the 21st Century, and in recent years, the achievements made by scientists have been exceptional, leading to major advancements in the field of Heat Engines research.
Heat Engines are by far the most worldwide used engineering systems to convert heat energy, which is easy to generate but hard to use, into mechanical energy, that is not so easy to generate (at least in great numbers) but much easily converted into other forms of energy tailored for different applications. However, Heat Engines are under a lot of pressure since they have to fulfill the increasing demands of society to reduce their environmental impact while increasing their sustainability.
The aim of this Research Topic, led by Specialty Chief Editor Professor Ricardo Novella, is to highlight the latest advancements in research across the field of Heat Engines, with new insights, novel developments, current challenges, and future perspectives being key areas of interest. To acknowledge the efforts and commitment of authors to shaping this discussion, Professor Ricardo Novella will select and award the best article accepted to this collection.
Topic themes of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Innovative architectures and technological solutions
• Simulation, analysis, and optimization of engine systems
• Evaluation of advanced combustion concepts
• Emission control strategies and systems
• Integration of bio-fuels, e-fuels, and no-carbon gaseous fuels (e.g. hydrogen, ammonia)
• Electrification and hybridization
• Fault diagnosis
• LCA and TCO analysis of decarbonization solutions
A brief discussion of some of these topics can be found in this Specialty Grand Challenge article.
All manuscript types are welcome and new articles will be added to this collection as they are published.
Heat Engines are by far the most worldwide used engineering systems to convert heat energy, which is easy to generate but hard to use, into mechanical energy, that is not so easy to generate (at least in great numbers) but much easily converted into other forms of energy tailored for different applications. However, Heat Engines are under a lot of pressure since they have to fulfill the increasing demands of society to reduce their environmental impact while increasing their sustainability.
The aim of this Research Topic, led by Specialty Chief Editor Professor Ricardo Novella, is to highlight the latest advancements in research across the field of Heat Engines, with new insights, novel developments, current challenges, and future perspectives being key areas of interest. To acknowledge the efforts and commitment of authors to shaping this discussion, Professor Ricardo Novella will select and award the best article accepted to this collection.
Topic themes of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Innovative architectures and technological solutions
• Simulation, analysis, and optimization of engine systems
• Evaluation of advanced combustion concepts
• Emission control strategies and systems
• Integration of bio-fuels, e-fuels, and no-carbon gaseous fuels (e.g. hydrogen, ammonia)
• Electrification and hybridization
• Fault diagnosis
• LCA and TCO analysis of decarbonization solutions
A brief discussion of some of these topics can be found in this Specialty Grand Challenge article.
All manuscript types are welcome and new articles will be added to this collection as they are published.
Keywords: Combustion Systems, Pollutant Emissions, Engine Efficiency, Advanced Fuels, Decarbonization, Simulation, Fault diagnosis, Heat Engine Cycles, Thermodynamic Processes
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