The Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) Laboratory focuses on 3D and 1D modelling of thermofluid dynamic processes in internal combustion engines, including intake and exhaust flows, air-fuel mixture formation in cylinders, conventional and innovative combustion modes such as HCCI and dual-fuel, post-treatment pollutant reduction, noise emissions and silencers.

The main activities include:

– Advanced Simulations: development of cutting-edge techniques for the analysis of complex chemical-physical processes and use of numerical methodologies on an HPC cluster with 620 CPUs and a node dedicated to remote visualisation.

– Development of Eco-Sustainable Engines: support for the design of new engines to achieve energy efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions.

– Multidisciplinary Collaborations: working closely with experts from different disciplines in the fields of energy, mechanics and chemistry to integrate technological innovations and scientific studies.

– Research & Development: in-depth research is conducted to continuously improve the models and techniques used, keeping us at the forefront of the industry. Development of innovative 3D CFD models based on the OpenFOAM open-source code, and advanced 0D/1D models based on the Gasdyn code.

– Training and Courses: training programmes are organised for students and professionals, preparing the next generation of experts in the field of CFD modelling and the development of new engine designs.