RCCI Basics
What does RCCI stand for?
Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition
Where is low-reactivity fuel injected?
Intake port
RCCI reduces which major emission?
NOx
Important parameter affecting RCCI?
EGR
RCCI is used in which engines?
IC Engines
Which two fuels are used in RCCI?
High reactivity fuel (diesel) + low reactivity fuel (gasoline/CNG/alcohol)
Where is high-reactivity fuel injected?
Directly into cylinder
RCCI reduces which other emission?
Soot
Another parameter controlling combustion?
Injection timing
Suitable for which sector?
Automotive
What type of ignition is used in RCCI?
Compression ignition
What controls combustion timing in RCCI?
Fuel reactivity difference
Compared to CI engines, efficiency is?
Higher
Fuel ratio affects what?
Reactivity
Used in research for what goal?
Low emissions
RCCI is a combination of which two engine concepts?
SI and CI engines
What type of combustion occurs in RCCI?
Premixed combustion
RCCI provides better control over what?
Combustion phasing
Increasing EGR reduces what?
NOx emissions
RCCI supports which type of fuels?
Alternative fuels
What is the main aim of RCCI?
Reduce emissions and improve efficiency
What reduces knocking in RCCI?
Controlled reactivity gradient
RCCI helps in reducing what fuel dependency?
Diesel consumption
Load affects what in RCCI?
Combustion stability
Future potential of RCCI?
Sustainable engines