Recent Publications from the Thermal Propulsion Systems Research Group, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford
Recent Publications
Reinitiation mechanisms in hydrogen–air attenuated detonations
Lai S, Tang S, Yang L, Zhang S, Leach F et al. (2025), AIP Advances, 15(7)
BibTeX
@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
BibTeX
@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},
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
BibTeX
@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},
publisher={SAGE Publications},
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
BibTeX
@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"
}
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
BibTeX
@article{anexperimentals-2025/4,
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"
}
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
BibTeX
@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"
}
Numeric metrics for capturing variations in flow fields: an improvement towards a robust comparison of vector fields
Nowruzi M, Baker S, Leach F & Fang X (2025), Flow, Turbulence and Combustion
BibTeX
@article{numericmetricsf-2025/1,
title={Numeric metrics for capturing variations in flow fields: an improvement towards a robust comparison of vector fields},
author={Nowruzi M, Baker S, Leach F & Fang X},
journal={Flow, Turbulence and Combustion},
publisher={Springer},
year = "2025"
}
Observing simultaneous low temperature heat release and deflagration in a spark ignition engine using formaldehyde planar laser induced fluorescence
White SP, Willman C & Leach FCP (2025), Applications in Energy and Combustion Science, 100321-100321
BibTeX
@article{observingsimult-2025/1,
title={Observing simultaneous low temperature heat release and deflagration in a spark ignition engine using formaldehyde planar laser induced fluorescence},
author={White SP, Willman C & Leach FCP},
journal={Applications in Energy and Combustion Science},
pages={100321-100321},
publisher={Elsevier},
year = "2025"
}
A fundamental study on the potential LSPI promoting mechanisms of Ca and Mg based oil detergents
McAllister M, Davy M, Doherty L, Le Page L & Wheeler C (2024), Proceedings of ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference (ICEF2024)
BibTeX
@inproceedings{afundamentalstu-2024/12,
title={A fundamental study on the potential LSPI promoting mechanisms of Ca and Mg based oil detergents},
author={McAllister M, Davy M, Doherty L, Le Page L & Wheeler C},
booktitle={ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference (ICEF 2024)},
year = "2024"
}
Isolated low temperature heat release from binary blends of iso-octane, n-heptane and ethanol in a spark ignition engine
White SP & Leach FCP (2024), Proceedings of ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference (ICEF2024)
BibTeX
@inproceedings{isolatedlowtemp-2024/12,
title={Isolated low temperature heat release from binary blends of iso-octane, n-heptane and ethanol in a spark ignition engine},
author={White SP & Leach FCP},
booktitle={ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference (ICEF 2024)},
year = "2024"
}
Mixing and warming characterisation of cryogenic hydrogen jets through proper orthogonal decomposition
Tretola G, Shen L, Leach F & Vogiatzaki K (2024), Proceedings of ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference (ICEF2024)
BibTeX
@inproceedings{mixingandwarmin-2024/12,
title={Mixing and warming characterisation of cryogenic hydrogen jets through proper orthogonal decomposition},
author={Tretola G, Shen L, Leach F & Vogiatzaki K},
booktitle={ASME 2024 ICE Forward Conference (ICEF 2024)},
year = "2024"
}
Numerical simulation of detonation propagation and extinction in two-phase gas-droplet ammonia fuel
Zhu R, Li G, Leach F & Davy M (2024), International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 90, 218-229
BibTeX
@article{numericalsimula-2024/11,
title={Numerical simulation of detonation propagation and extinction in two-phase gas-droplet ammonia fuel},
author={Zhu R, Li G, Leach F & Davy M},
journal={International Journal of Hydrogen Energy},
volume={90},
pages={218-229},
publisher={Elsevier BV},
year = "2024"
}
Experimental investigation of the matching boundary and optimization strategy of a variable geometry turbocharged direct-injected hydrogen engine
Lai FY, Sun BG, Zhang ZF, Zhang SW, Wang KD et al. (2024), Fuel, 373
BibTeX
@article{experimentalinv-2024/10,
title={Experimental investigation of the matching boundary and optimization strategy of a variable geometry turbocharged direct-injected hydrogen engine},
author={Lai FY, Sun BG, Zhang ZF, Zhang SW, Wang KD et al.},
journal={Fuel},
volume={373},
year = "2024"
}
Design trends and challenges in hydrogen direct injection (H2DI) internal combustion engines – A review
Goyal H, Jones P, BAJWA A, Parsons D, Akehurst S et al. (2024), International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 86, 1179-1194
BibTeX
@article{designtrendsand-2024/10,
title={Design trends and challenges in hydrogen direct injection (H2DI) internal combustion engines – A review},
author={Goyal H, Jones P, BAJWA A, Parsons D, Akehurst S et al.},
journal={International Journal of Hydrogen Energy},
volume={86},
pages={1179-1194},
publisher={Elsevier BV},
year = "2024"
}
Numerical simulation of detonation propagation and extinction in two-phase gas-droplet ammonia fuel
Zhu R, Li G, Leach F & Davy M (2024), International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 90, 218-229
BibTeX
@article{numericalsimula-2024/10,
title={Numerical simulation of detonation propagation and extinction in two-phase gas-droplet ammonia fuel},
author={Zhu R, Li G, Leach F & Davy M},
journal={International Journal of Hydrogen Energy},
volume={90},
pages={218-229},
publisher={Elsevier},
year = "2024"
}
Experimental multiple parameters optimization of the injection strategies for a turbocharged direct injection hydrogen engine to achieve highly efficient and clean performance
Zhang S-W, Sun B-G, Luo Q-H, Bao L-Z, Li X-Y et al. (2024), Energy, 312
BibTeX
@article{experimentalmul-2024/10,
title={Experimental multiple parameters optimization of the injection strategies for a turbocharged direct injection hydrogen engine to achieve highly efficient and clean performance},
author={Zhang S-W, Sun B-G, Luo Q-H, Bao L-Z, Li X-Y et al.},
journal={Energy},
volume={312},
number={133592},
publisher={Elsevier},
year = "2024"
}
Investigations of combustion characteristics and mechanism of backfire-induced super-knock in a turbocharged hydrogen engine
Li X-Y, Sun B-G, Zhang S-W, Bao L-Z, Luo Q-H et al. (2024), Energy, 312
BibTeX
@article{investigationso-2024/10,
title={Investigations of combustion characteristics and mechanism of backfire-induced super-knock in a turbocharged hydrogen engine},
author={Li X-Y, Sun B-G, Zhang S-W, Bao L-Z, Luo Q-H et al.},
journal={Energy},
volume={312},
number={133453},
publisher={Elsevier},
year = "2024"
}
Experimental optimization of the performance and energy distribution of a direct injection hydrogen engine with analysis of application to onboard hydrogen storage methods
Zhang S-W, Sun B-G, Gui Y, Luo Q-H, Bao L-Z et al. (2024), Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 72
BibTeX
@article{experimentalopt-2024/10,
title={Experimental optimization of the performance and energy distribution of a direct injection hydrogen engine with analysis of application to onboard hydrogen storage methods},
author={Zhang S-W, Sun B-G, Gui Y, Luo Q-H, Bao L-Z et al.},
journal={Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments},
volume={72},
number={104034},
publisher={Elsevier},
year = "2024"
}
Critical Mass
Leach F & Molden N (2024)
BibTeX
@article{criticalmass-2024/10,
title={Critical Mass},
author={Leach F & Molden N},
journal={},
publisher={SAE International},
year = "2024"
}
Design trends and challenges in hydrogen direct injection (H2DI) internal combustion engines – a review
Goyal H, Jones P, Bajwa A, Parsons D, Akehurst S et al. (2024), International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 86, 1179-1194
BibTeX
@article{designtrendsand-2024/9,
title={Design trends and challenges in hydrogen direct injection (H2DI) internal combustion engines – a review},
author={Goyal H, Jones P, Bajwa A, Parsons D, Akehurst S et al.},
journal={International Journal of Hydrogen Energy},
volume={86},
pages={1179-1194},
publisher={Elsevier},
year = "2024"
}