Design and Calibration of an Electronic Fuel Injection System for a Compressed Natural Gas Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine in a Hybrid Vehicle
Open Access
Author:
Miller, Samuel Hans
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Joel Robert Anstrom, Thesis Supervisor Henry Joseph Sommer III, Thesis Honors Advisor Daniel Connell Haworth, Faculty Reader
Keywords:
Hybrid-electric compressed natural gas CNG injection system
Abstract:
The United States has been dependent on foreign oil for many years. In 2011, the United States of America imported 45% of its petroleum from other nations. In addition, efforts are being made to identify more eco-friendly options for fuel to serve as gasoline alternatives. One such fuel, which could decrease the United State dependence on foreign oil while helping the environment, is natural gas. An abundance of natural gas is found in the United States, and the burning of natural gas in internal combustion engines (ICE) releases less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline. One of the most complex parts of natural gas ICE is the electronic fuel injection system. These systems are controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU), which is essential for optimizing engine efficiency, performance and emissions. The goal of this research was to reconfigure a hybrid-electric vehicle for compressed natural gas usage.
