Aidan recently graduated from the University of Wales Trinity St David with a BEng in Motorcycle Engineering. Prior to his studies, he gained five years of hands-on experience as a motorcycle mechanic, specializing in Ducati motorcycles. During his degree, Aidan discovered a passion for combustion, culminating in his final year project, which focused on combustion and emission modelling for a GDI engine using MATLAB. In his free time, Aidan enjoys restoring motorcycles and is currently rebuilding a Yamaha WR250.
This project investigates using hydrogen as a fuel in internal combustion engines to achieve zero carbon emissions. Hydrogen's properties allow for very lean combustion, which can significantly reduce nitric oxide (NOx) emissions. However, this lean burning can create instabilities that complicate emission predictions.
The goal is to improve modelling and understanding of turbulent hydrogen combustion and its impact on NOx emissions. The project will review existing modelling techniques, collect experimental data from a hydrogen engine, and develop a 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model to simulate combustion processes.
By refining these models, the project aims to optimize hydrogen engine design and control strategies, making them a practical option for zero-carbon transportation, with quick refuelling times compared to battery electric vehicles.
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