1st Edition

Low-Temperature Combustion Strategies Fundamentals and Applications

282 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

282 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Low-Temperature Combustion Strategies: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive guide to one of the most promising approaches in advanced engine technology—low-temperature combustion (LTC). Bridging the gap between fundamental science and engineering practice, this book explores the mechanisms, strategies, and real-world implementations of LTC systems to enable cleaner, more efficient... Read more

Chapter 1. Introduction to Low-Temperature Combustion
Manisha Priyadarshini, Sangram Keshari Samal, Abhijit Cholkar, and Swastik Pradhan

Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Low-Temperature Combustion Chemistry and Kinetics
Abhishek Barua, Suman Chaterjee, Yerlan Sarsenbayev, Sibasis Harihar Sahu, Monalin Mishra, Siddharth Jeet, and Sangam Kumar Singh

Chapter 3. Thermodynamics of Low-Temperature Combustion
Sumit Shoor, Harpreet Singh Bains, Manpreet Singh Bains, and Swastik Pradhan

Chapter 4. Combustion Modeling and Simulation Techniques
Aditya Chauhan, Ankur Shah, and Santosh Kumar Tamang

Chapter 5. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI)
Dillip Kumar Mohanta, Kamalakanta Muduli, Surya Narayan Panda, Mahendra Kumar Rath, and Swastik Pradhan

Chapter 6. Emissions and Power in Stratified Charge Compression Ignition

Jaya Gupta, Shubham Mishra, and Geeta Arora

Chapter 7. Dual-Fuel Combustion Strategies
Satsimran Singh, Amit Kumar, Sarbjot Singh Sandhu, Sumit Kanchan, and Anara Yegzekova

Chapter 8. Combustion Control and Optimization Techniques
Nidhi, Bulbul Ongar, and Zhannat Bekbolatova

Chapter 9. Emission Formation and Control in Low-Temperature Combustion
Pratibha Mahajan, Bhanu Priya, and Nancy Gulati

Chapter 10. Future Directions and Emerging Trends in Low-Temperature Combustion
Aashish Sharma, Sudhanshu Dogra, Amit Thakur, Almagul Mergalimova, Yashvardhan, and Hardik

Chapter 11. Case Studies and Applications in Automotive and Power Generation
Manas Ranjan Padhi, Saulesh Minazhova, Dillip Kumar Mohanta, and Surya Narayan Panda

Chapter 12. Exploring the Depth and Navigating the Complexities of Low-Temperature Combustion Process: A Review
Masilamani Gowtham, Ramakrishnan Prakash, and Yerlan Sarsenbayev

Biography

Manisha Priyadarshini is an Assistant professor in CGU-BEST centre, C. V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. With more than 40 research publications in reputed international journals and conferences, her work focuses on advanced mechanical aspects and manufacturing technologies with energy efficiency. She has collaborated with researchers, academicians, and industry experts on several projects and serves as a peer reviewer for published journals.

Sumit Kanchan is an automobile engineer, researcher, and learning architect with expertise in building industry-aligned ecosystems for EV, R&D, and AI-driven learning. As Head-Projects & Capacity Building at ISIEINDIA, he leads national initiatives including Project Saksham, AI-integrated EV test-bench development, and multi-sector capacity-building programs. He has authored 30+ papers, filed 15 patents, and developed 30+ EV lab and production frameworks. Formerly at LPU, he guided teams to 90+ awards and mentored startups generating ₹6 crore+ annually. He is an Innovation Ambassador and a Ph.D. researcher in low-temperature combustion at NIT Jalandhar.

Swastik Pradhan received his Ph.D. in Production Engineering from NIT Rourkela and currently serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. With over 7 years of teaching and research experience, he has guided more than 20 research projects and published over 60 research papers. His expertise lies in CAD/CAM, traditional and non-traditional machining, FEA, and industrial safety. Dr. Pradhan is also an active peer reviewer for leading journals.