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Welcome to SPARK25 and the CONVERGE CFD Workshop!
Join us for two exciting events featuring the latest advances in 3D CFD methods and engine combustion research with conventional and renewable fuels. Topics include ignition, flame kernel growth, irregular combustion, and results from engines fueled by Ammonia and Hydrogen. Explore innovations with passive and active pre-chamber spark plugs under various conditions.
Hear presentations from GM, Cummins, ARAMCO, Bosch, Argonne National Laboratory, Purdue University, and more, plus keynotes by Dr. Kelly Senecal (Convergent Science) and Dr. Dave Cleary (HORSE Powertrain). Don’t miss the interactive discussion moderated by IAV, where industry leaders will share visions for the future of internal combustion engines.
About SPARK25
IAV is proud to announce SPARK25 (Symposium on Pre-ignition, Auto-ignition, Reactivity, and Knock), where the internationally renowned conferences, “Ignition Systems for SI Engines” and “Knocking in SI Engines”, converge in the USA. We invite you to submit your groundbreaking research and join a community of visionaries shaping the future of these ever evolving technologies.
Spark Ignition (SI) engines have been around for more than a century, and there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Power density, ignition, combustion control, preventing uncontrolled combustion, and the adaptation to a variety of renewable fuels are prime for further innovation. At IAV SPARK25, we offer the opportunity to join us in an inspiring exchange of the latest developments in the field of combustion technology.
Powertrains with an internal combustion engine, primarily hybrids, will continue to be an important pillar in the global automotive realm for decades to come. Optimizing and adapting them to new fuels will continue to be an exciting challenge for developers around the world in, both presently and looking into the future.
This push for progress will drive internal combustion engines to have improved efficiency in conjunction with lower emissions and necessitate the emergence of zero and low carbon fuels.
Presentation topics
- Ignition and flame kernel growth of conventional and alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, etc.
- Impact of conventional and alternative fuels on efficiency and pollutant emissions
- Irregular combustion phenomena – analysis, avoidance and methods
- Modern virtual development methods including AI approaches
- Control, regulation and latest function algorithms
See you on December 02 and 03 in Detroit.
Chairmen
Marc Sens, IAV
Mike Frans, IAV USA
Scientific Committee
Dr. David Cleary, HORSE Powertrain
Matthias Braun, Braun Consulting
Dr. Tim Frazier, Cummins
Ryan Heinbuch, General Motors
Hans Lipp, Champion Ignition / Tenneco
Jens Mühlmann, VW do Mexico
Dr. Yuanjiang Pei, Aramco Americas
Dr. Riccardo Scarcelli, Argonne National Laboratory
Dr. Kelly Senecal, Convergent Science
Holger Gentgen, USA
Location
Shinola Hotel, Downtown Detroit
1400 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226,
United States
www.shinolahotel.com
Sponsoring and Exhibition
Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor at our conference. Showcase your products, foster key relationships and elevate your brand among leaders in the field. Contact us for more information on unique opportunities tailored to your needs.
We thank our Sponsors and Partners
Cambustion
Since 1987, Cambustion have manufactured a range of ultra-fast gas analyzers for cycle-by-cycle exhaust gas measurement. Sampling in-cylinder allows for investigations into gas composition and subsequent knock behaviours.
Champion
For over 100 years, the iconic Champion® brand has been a world leader in the manufacture of spark plugs for every kind of combustion engine. From innovation in aviation technology to a tradition of motorsports dominance, the Champion® brand has been a part of product development in every type of engine. As a powerful symbol of performance driven quality, this experience and commitment has led to design enhancements that optimize the performance of every spark plug we make.
Convergent Science
Convergent Science is an innovative, rapidly expanding computational fluid dynamics (CFD) company. Our flagship product, CONVERGE, is a cutting-edge CFD software with truly autonomous meshing capabilities that eliminate the grid generation bottleneck from the simulation process. Convergent Science is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and has additional branches in New Braunfels, Texas; Houston, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; Linz, Austria; and Pune, India and distributors worldwide.
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Marc Sens