CONTENT

ABBREVIATIONS_____________________________________________________________3

INTRODUCTION_____________________________________________________________5

1. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH METHODS_______________________________________6

1.1. Planning an experiment in research_________________________________________________6

1.2. Measurement error___________________________________________________________10

1.3 Processing and analysis of experimental data__________________________________________16

1.4 Errors of indirect measurements___________________________________________________18

1.5 Methods of the theory of correlation_______________________________________________19

1.6 Dimensionless criteria of the atomization process_______________________________________21

2. EXPERIMENTAL INSTRUMENTATION_______________________________________23

2.1 The common-rail fuel injection equipment____________________________________________23

2.2 Review of drop sizing techniques and spray characteristics_________________________________26

2.3 Direct imaging method_________________________________________________________27

2.4 Formation of liquid spray_______________________________________________________27

2.5 Conclusion_________________________________________________________________28

3. ANALYSIS OF MIXTURE FORMATION AND FLAME DEVELOPMENT OF DIESEL COMBUSTION              30

3.1 Experiment set up____________________________________________________________32

3.2 Summary__________________________________________________________________40

4. ANALISIS OF SPRAY DEVELOPMENT AND AUTOIGNITION PROCESS____________42