Innovation
The Innovation Areas in the HERCULES-2 project associated to the various Work Packages are presented in below table.
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Improved understanding of injection, ignition, combustion and emissions formation |
Fuel flexible Engine |
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Advanced test facilities with optical access |
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Novel measurement techniques – laser illumination, high speed video |
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Reaction kinetics enabled CFD numeric tools |
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Closed loop control of multi-fuel injection systems |
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Novel intermetallic material characterization (mechanical, physical, chemical) |
New Materials |
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Integration of Thermomechanical fatigue behaviour |
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New Joining technologies |
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New Heat treatment and manufacturing process investigations |
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Prototype manufacturing of test components |
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Prototype components installation in test engines |
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Predictive model based controls with adaptive and self-learning behaviour |
Adaptive Powerplant for lifetime performance |
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Multiple-in / Multiple-out controllers |
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Online monitoring using advanced additional sensors |
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Real time diagnostics |
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Smart software-based failure detection and analysis |
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Software-based evaluation of performance and component wear |
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Offline tool for optimal tuning of engine throughout its lifetime |
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Un-attended (online) engine control system updating |
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Real-time tribo monitoring sensors |
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Full scale testing of advanced optimised cylinder lubrication systems |
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Electronic actuator for retrofitting mechanically controlled engines |
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Prototype full-scale installations |
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High pressure SCR |
Near-zero emissions engine |
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Vibration Resistant Catalysts |
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Closed loop emission sensing and control |
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Optimization of fuel consumption/emissions trade-off |
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Prototype SCR catalyst coating onto DPF substrates |
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Deactivation and regeneration of oxi-catalysts |
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Reduction agent, optimal injection, evaporation, reforming, mixing |
