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Recent Publications from the Thermal Propulsion Systems Research Group, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford

Recent Publications

An Updated Data-Driven Greenhouse Gas Emission Rate Analysis for Vehicle Comparisons Applied to Europe

Drew A, Burton T, Senecal K, Davy M & Leach F (2026), SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles, 15(3)

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@article{anupdateddatadr-2026/7,
  title={An Updated Data-Driven Greenhouse Gas Emission Rate Analysis for
                    Vehicle Comparisons Applied to Europe},
  author={Drew A, Burton T, Senecal K, Davy M & Leach F},
  journal={SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles},
  volume={15},
  number={14-15-03-0016},
  publisher={SAE International},
  year = "2026"
}

Measurements of liquid ammonia sprays using the ECN Spray M injector with injector-to-injector comparisons

Shen L, Bajwa AU & Leach F (2026), Energy and Fuels

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@article{measurementsofl-2026/7,
  title={Measurements of liquid ammonia sprays using the ECN Spray M injector with injector-to-injector comparisons},
  author={Shen L, Bajwa AU & Leach F},
  journal={Energy and Fuels},
  publisher={American Chemical Society},
  year = "2026"
}

Data supporting Measurements of Liquid Ammonia Sprays Using the ECN Spray M Injector with Injector-To-Injector Comparisons

Leach F (2026)

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@misc{datasupportingm-2026/7,
  title={Data supporting Measurements of Liquid Ammonia Sprays Using the ECN Spray M Injector with Injector-To-Injector Comparisons},
  author={Leach F},
  year = "2026"
}

An Updated Data-Driven Greenhouse Gas Emission Rate Analysis for Vehicle Comparisons Applied to Europe

Drew A, Burton T, Senecal K, Davy M & Leach F (2026), SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles, 15(3)

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@article{anupdateddatadr-2026/7,
  title={An Updated Data-Driven Greenhouse Gas Emission Rate Analysis for
                    Vehicle Comparisons Applied to Europe},
  author={Drew A, Burton T, Senecal K, Davy M & Leach F},
  journal={SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles},
  volume={15},
  number={14-15-03-0016},
  publisher={SAE International},
  year = "2026"
}

Development, Calibration, and Testing of Thin-Film Heat Flux Sensors for wall heat flux measurements of hydrogen and hydrogen-methane flames

Jehart T, Leach F & Davy M (2026), Measurement Science and Technology

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@article{developmentcali-2026/3,
  title={Development, Calibration, and Testing of Thin-Film Heat Flux Sensors for wall heat flux measurements of hydrogen and hydrogen-methane flames},
  author={Jehart T, Leach F & Davy M},
  journal={Measurement Science and Technology},
  publisher={IOP Publishing},
  year = "2026"
}

The Effect of Ambient and Injection Pressure on Droplet Size of Ammonia Sprays in a Constant Volume Chamber

Shen L & Leach F (2026), Fuels, 7(1), 18-18

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@article{theeffectofambi-2026/3,
  title={The Effect of Ambient and Injection Pressure on Droplet Size of Ammonia Sprays in a Constant Volume Chamber},
  author={Shen L & Leach F},
  journal={Fuels},
  volume={7},
  pages={18-18},
  publisher={MDPI AG},
  year = "2026"
}

Development, Calibration, and Testing of Thin-Film Heat Flux Sensors for wall heat flux measurements of hydrogen and hydrogen-methane flames

Jehart T, Leach F & Davy M (2026), Measurement Science and Technology

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@article{developmentcali-2026/3,
  title={Development, Calibration, and Testing of Thin-Film Heat Flux Sensors for wall heat flux measurements of hydrogen and hydrogen-methane flames},
  author={Jehart T, Leach F & Davy M},
  journal={Measurement Science and Technology},
  publisher={IOP Publishing},
  year = "2026"
}

Forward

Leach F & Davy M (2026), 1d and Multi D Modeling Techniques for IC Engine Simulation, 21-22

BibTeX
@article{forward-2026/1,
  title={Forward},
  author={Leach F & Davy M},
  journal={1d and Multi D Modeling Techniques for IC Engine Simulation},
  pages={21-22},
  year = "2026"
}

Forward

Leach F & Davy M (2026), 1d and Multi D Modeling Techniques for IC Engine Simulation, 21-22

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@article{forward-2026/1,
  title={Forward},
  author={Leach F & Davy M},
  journal={1d and Multi D Modeling Techniques for IC Engine Simulation},
  pages={21-22},
  year = "2026"
}

Capturing transition behaviour of flash boiling ammonia sprays using a thermally controlled breakup model

Bundred D & Leach F (2026)

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@misc{capturingtransi-2026/,
  title={Capturing transition behaviour of flash boiling ammonia sprays using a thermally controlled breakup model},
  author={Bundred D & Leach F},
  year = "2026"
}

Vector-based loss functions for turbulent flow field inpainting

Baker SJ, Goswami S, Fang X & Leach FCP (2025)

BibTeX
@misc{vectorbasedloss-2025/9,
  title={Vector-based loss functions for turbulent flow field inpainting},
  author={Baker SJ, Goswami S, Fang X & Leach FCP},
  year = "2025"
}

Non-linear evolution and acceleration of unstable fuel-lean hydrogen/air flame at ambient and cryogenic temperatures

Yang L, Zhang T, Wang Y, Fang X, Leach F et al. (2025), Combustion and Flame, 280

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@inproceedings{nonlinearevolut-2025/8,
  title={Non-linear evolution and acceleration of unstable fuel-lean hydrogen/air flame at ambient and cryogenic temperatures},
  author={Yang L, Zhang T, Wang Y, Fang X, Leach F et al.},
  booktitle={13th Mediterranean Combustion Symposium (MCS 2025)},
  year = "2025"
}

Reinitiation mechanisms in hydrogen–air attenuated detonations

Lai S, Tang S, Yang L, Zhang S, Leach F et al. (2025), AIP Advances, 15(7)

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@article{reinitiationmec-2025/7,
  title={Reinitiation mechanisms in hydrogen–air attenuated detonations},
  author={Lai S, Tang S, Yang L, Zhang S, Leach F et al.},
  journal={AIP Advances},
  volume={15},
  number={075212},
  publisher={AIP Publishing},
  year = "2025"
}

Machine learning benchmark for flow reconstruction in the TCC–III optical engine

Baker S, Hobley M, Scherl I, Fang X, Leach F et al. (2025), International Journal of Engine Research, 26(10), 1654-1672

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@article{machinelearning-2025/5,
  title={Machine learning benchmark for flow reconstruction in the TCC–III optical engine},
  author={Baker S, Hobley M, Scherl I, Fang X, Leach F et al.},
  journal={International Journal of Engine Research},
  volume={26},
  pages={1654-1672},
  publisher={SAGE Publications},
  year = "2025"
}

Machine learning benchmark for flow reconstruction in the TCC–III optical engine

Baker S, Hobley M, Scherl I, Fang X, Leach F et al. (2025), International Journal of Engine Research, 26(10), 1654-1672

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@article{machinelearning-2025/5,
  title={Machine learning benchmark for flow reconstruction in the TCC–III optical engine},
  author={Baker S, Hobley M, Scherl I, Fang X, Leach F et al.},
  journal={International Journal of Engine Research},
  volume={26},
  pages={1654-1672},
  publisher={SAGE Publications},
  year = "2025"
}

Vector-based loss functions for turbulent flow field inpainting

Baker S, Goswami S, Fang X & Leach F (2025), Proceedings of the 1st international Symposium on AI and Fluid Mechanics

BibTeX
@inproceedings{vectorbasedloss-2025/5,
  title={Vector-based loss functions for turbulent flow field inpainting},
  author={Baker S, Goswami S, Fang X & Leach F},
  booktitle={1st International Symposium on AI and Fluid Mechanics},
  year = "2025"
}

An experimental study on the macroscopic behaviours of ammonia sprays in a constant volume chamber

Shen L & Leach F (2025), International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 126, 386-395

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@article{anexperimentals-2025/5,
  title={An experimental study on the macroscopic behaviours of ammonia sprays in a constant volume chamber},
  author={Shen L & Leach F},
  journal={International Journal of Hydrogen Energy},
  volume={126},
  pages={386-395},
  publisher={Elsevier},
  year = "2025"
}

Influence of vehicle mass on RDE tailpipe emissions from over 1000 vehicles

Leach F (2025), Commercial Hydrogen Engine with HPDI: Roadmap to High Efficiency, Zero CO2 and Zero Pollutants

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@inproceedings{influenceofvehi-2025/5,
  title={Influence of vehicle mass on RDE tailpipe emissions from over 1000 vehicles},
  author={Leach F},
  booktitle={46th International Vienna Motor Symposium 2025},
  year = "2025"
}

Effects of nitric oxide on Isolated low temperature heat release in spark ignition engines

White SP, Bajwa AU & Leach FCP (2025), Combustion and Flame, 273, 113921-113921

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@article{effectsofnitric-2025/3,
  title={Effects of nitric oxide on Isolated low temperature heat release in spark ignition engines},
  author={White SP, Bajwa AU & Leach FCP},
  journal={Combustion and Flame},
  volume={273},
  number={113921},
  pages={113921-113921},
  publisher={Elsevier BV},
  year = "2025"
}

Experimental analysis and optimization of the variable valve timing on attaining high efficiency with low NOx emission of a direct-injected hydrogen engine

Lai F-Y, Sun B-G, Zhang S-W, Wang K-D, Luo Q-H et al. (2025), Fuel, 381, 133199-133199

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@article{experimentalana-2025/2,
  title={Experimental analysis and optimization of the variable valve timing on attaining high efficiency with low NOx emission of a direct-injected hydrogen engine},
  author={Lai F-Y, Sun B-G, Zhang S-W, Wang K-D, Luo Q-H et al.},
  journal={Fuel},
  volume={381},
  pages={133199-133199},
  publisher={Elsevier},
  year = "2025"
}