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Exploring Low-temperature Combustion Technologies for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Transportation

N. Murugu Nachippan, murugunachippan@gmail.com
Department of Automobile Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, TN, India
ORCID S. Padmanabhan, murugunachippan@gmail.com
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, TN, India S. Jaichandar, murugunachippan@gmail.com
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, AP, India A. S. M. Udayakumar, murugunachippan@gmail.com
Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai, TN, India J. Manivannan, murugunachippan@gmail.com
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, TN, India P. Sarangapani murugunachippan@gmail.com
Department of Automobile Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, TN, India

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Abstract

As the automobile industry moves toward more sustainable solutions, improving energy efficiency and reducing internal combustion engine emissions have become increasingly important. Among emerging approaches, Low-temperature Combustion (LTC) strategies, including Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), Premixed Charge Compression Ignition (PCCI), and Reactivity-controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI), represent important developments for improving engine efficiency and reducing emissions. These technologies have the potential to meet increasingly stringent environmental standards while improving fuel economy. This review presents an in-depth analysis of LTC technologies, including their combustion processes, advantages, challenges, implementation methods, and comparative performance and emission characteristics. The review indicates that LTC technologies have significant potential to improve the efficiency of conventional internal combustion engines and reduce harmful emissions. In addition, future research directions are discussed, including advanced control systems, fuel development, and integration with hybrid powertrain systems. Overall, continued research and technological development are essential for realizing the potential of LTC technologies for energy-efficient and more sustainable transportation.

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