Optical Measurements of Diesel Soot Formation

Authors

Michael Joseph Richards, Brigham Young University
Dr. Dale Tree, Brigham Young University

Keywords

optical measurements, diesel soot formation, temperature gradient, fuel

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to aid in the research of Kenth Svensson, PhD. student at BYU. I was able to perform many vital tasks in preparation for data acquisition. The proposal which we submitted named three tasks which were measuring and mapping the temperature gradient within a combustion chamber, mapping the mass of the fuel as a function of injection duration and pressure, and calibrating a CCD camera. A partial summary of Svensson’s research topic and objectives is provided below to help others understand the importance of this research.

Recommended Citation

Richards, Michael Joseph and Tree, Dr. Dale (2013) "Optical Measurements of Diesel Soot Formation," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1932.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1932