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2013

Ultra boost for economy: realizing a 60% downsized engine concept

Lewis, A. G. J., Brace, C. J., Akehurst, S., Turner, J., Popplewell, A., Richardson, S. & Bredda, S. W., 19 Nov 2013.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)

2015

The potential of catalysed exhaust gas recirculation to improve high-load operation in spark ignition engines

Parsons, D., Akehurst, S. & Brace, C., Jun 2015, In: International Journal of Engine Research. 16, 4, p. 592-605

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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6 Citations (Scopus)

166 Downloads (Pure)

2014

Simulation study of divided exhaust period for a two-stage-regulated downsized SI engine

Hu, B., Brace, C., Akehurst, S., Copeland, C. & Turner, J., 2014, SAE Technical Paper. SAE International, 2014-01-2550

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2 Citations (Scopus)

2017

A novel predictive semi-physical feed-forward turbocharging system transient control strategy based on mean-value turbocharger model

Tang, H., Copeland, C., Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Davies, P., Pohorelsky, L., Smith, L. & Capon, G., 1 Oct 2017, In: International Journal of Engine Research. 18, 8, p. 765-775

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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5 Citations (Scopus)

81 Downloads (Pure)

Chassis Dynamometer Testing: Addressing the Challenges of New Global Legislation

Galindo, E., Blanco, D., Brace, C., Chappell, E. & Burke, R., 1 Feb 2017, SAE International.

Research output: Book/Report › Book

2013

Test and simulation of variable air gap concept on axial flux electric motor

Liu, D., Hari, D., Vagg, C., Ash, L., Akehurst, S. & Brace, C. J., 2013, p. 174-179. 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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1 Citation (Scopus)

176 Downloads (Pure)

2014

Ultra boost for economy: extending the limits of extreme engine downsizing

Turner, J. W. G., Popplewell, A., Patel, R., Johnson, T. R., Darnton, N. J., Richardson, S., Bredda, S. W., Tudor, R. J., Bithell, C. I., Jackson, R., Remmert, S. M., Cracknell, R. F., Fernandes, J. X., Lewis, A. G. J., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. J., Copeland, C. D., Martinez-Botas, R., Romagnoli, A. & Burluka, A. A., 31 Dec 2014, In: SAE International Journal of Engines. 7, 1, p. 387-417 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

111 Citations (Scopus)

A new turboexpansion concept in a twin-charged engine system

Hu, B., Copeland, C., Brace, C., Akehurst, S., Romagnoli, A., Martinez-Botas, R. & Turner, J., 13 Oct 2014, SAE Technical Paper. SAE International, 2014-01-2596

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

4 Citations (Scopus)

Split exhaust period for extremely downsized turbocharged SI engine

Hu, B., Brace, C. J., Akehurst, S., Copeland, C. & Turner, J. W. G., 2014.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2 Citations (Scopus)

2012

On-Engine study of the thermal and performance impacts of a variable displacement oil pump

Burke, R., Brace, C., Lewis, A., Stark, R. & Pegg, I., 2012.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

2014

Assessment of supercharging boosting component for heavily downsized gasoline engines

Romagnoli, A., Wan-Salim, W. S. I., Gurunathan, B. A., Martinez-Botas, R. F., Turner, J. W. G., Luard, N., Jackson, R., Matteucci, L., Copeland, C., Akehurst, S., Lewis, A. G. J. & Brace, C. J., 1 Jan 2014, Institution of Mechanical Engineers - 11th International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging. Woodhead Publishing Ltd., p. 13-26 14 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

8 Citations (Scopus)

2012

Turbo Centre at the University of Bath, with Ford Jaguar LandRover and Cummins Turbo Technologies

Brace, C., 2012

Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

2015

Turbocompounding coupled with a CVT driven supercharger

Brace, C. & Lu, P., 2015.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2013

A preliminary approach to simulating cyclic variability in a port fuel injection spark ignition engine

Suyabodha, A., Pennycott, A. & Brace, C. J., May 2013, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 227, 5, p. 665-674 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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5 Citations (Scopus)

160 Downloads (Pure)

2012

Analysis of a driver behaviour improvement tool to reduce fuel consumption

Hari, D., Brace, C. J., Vagg, C., Poxon, J. & Ash, L., 2012, p. 208-213. 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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10 Citations (Scopus)

219 Downloads (Pure)

2013

A review of parallel and series turbocharging for the diesel engine

Zhang, Q., Pennycott, A. & Brace, C. J., Dec 2013, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 227, 12, p. 1723-1733 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Citations (Scopus)

2015

Novel approaches to improve the gas exchange process of downsized turbocharged SI engines – A review

Hu, B., Akehurst, S. & Brace, C., 2015, In: International Journal of Engine Research. p. 1 - 24 24 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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20 Citations (Scopus)

96 Downloads (Pure)

2012

An empirical model for the carbon dioxide emissions of a diesel engine

Pennycott, A., Zhang, Q., Brace, C. J., Burke, R. & Akehurst, S., Nov 2012, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 226, 11, p. 1507-1513 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

2017

Distance Estimation by Fusing Radar and Monocular Camera with Kalman Filter

Feng, Y., Pickering, S., Chappell, E., Iravani, P. & Brace, C., 23 Sep 2017, SAE Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Symposium. SAE International, 9 p. 2017-01-1978

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Open Access

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3 Citations (Scopus)

393 Downloads (Pure)

2014

1-D simulation study of divided exhaust period for a highly downsized turbocharged SI engine - scavenge valve optimization

Hu, B., Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Copeland, C. & Turner, J., 1 Apr 2014, In: SAE International Journal of Engines. 7, 3, p. 1443-1452

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

13 Citations (Scopus)

The application of the superGen electromechanical centrifugal supercharger to the ultraboost extreme downsizing engine

Turner, J. W. G., Marshall, D., Patel, R., Popplewell, A., Richardson, S., Barker, L., Martin, J., Lewis, A. J. G., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. J. & Copeland, C. D., 6 Oct 2014.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Other

2012

Analysis of Cyclic Combustion Variability in Gasoline Engines

Chappell, E., Brace, C. & Tily, R., 6 May 2012, p. 319-333. 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Air Charge Management Turbo Centre

Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Hawley, G., 2012

Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site

New hybrid van technology will reduce carbon emissions in commercial vehicles

Brace, C., 2012

Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

2017

Observations on and potential trends for mechanically supercharging a downsized passenger car engine: a review

Hu, B., Turner, J. W. G., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. & Copeland, C., 1 Mar 2017, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 231, 4, p. 435-456 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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955 Downloads (Pure)

2015

Review of turbocharger mapping and 1D modelling inaccuracies with specific focus on two-stage systems

Avola, C., Copeland, C., Duda, T., Burke, R., Akehurst, S. & Brace, C., 2 Jul 2015, SAE 12th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles (ICE), 2015. SAE International, 18 p. 2015-24-2523

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

4 Citations (Scopus)

2017

Observations on and potential trends for mechanically supercharging a downsized passenger car engine:a review

Hu, B., Turner, J. W. G., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. & Copeland, C., 1 Mar 2017, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 231, 4, p. 435-456 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

12 Citations (Scopus)

Analysis and Comparison of the Performance of an Inverted Brayton Cycle and Turbocompounding With Decoupled Turbine and Continuous Variable Transmission Driven Compressor for Small Automotive Engines

Lu, P., Brace, C., Hu, B. & Copeland, C., 1 Jul 2017, In: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power: Transactions of the ASME. 139, 7, p. 1-12 12 p., 072801.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

9 Citations (Scopus)

2015

A throttle loss recovery concept using an expander for a 2.0 litre turbocharged gasoline engine

Lu, P., Hu, B. & Brace, C., 2015, ASME Turbo Expo 2015: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition: Volume 8: Microturbines, Turbochargers and Small Turbomachines; Steam Turbines. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2017

Effect of inter-stage phenomena on the performance prediction of two-stage turbocharging systems

Avola, C., Copeland, C., Burke, R. & Brace, C., 1 Sep 2017, In: Energy. 134, p. 743-756

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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10 Citations (Scopus)

251 Downloads (Pure)

2013

Predicting the trade-off between turbine inlet temperature and engine fuel economy in a turbocharged gasoline engine

L Smith, G Capon & K Zhang, 6 Jun 2013.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2015

A review of the application of variable geometry turbines to the downsized gasoline engine

Tang, H., Pennycott, A., Akehurst, S. & Brace, C., Oct 2015, In: International Journal of Engine Research. 16, 6, p. 810-825

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Citations (Scopus)

2013

The Ultraboost Extreme Downsizing Project: Direct Injection, Compound Charging, Variable Valve Timing and 60% Less Capacity

Turner, J. W. G., Popplewell, A., Richardson, S., Lewis, A. G. J., Akehurst, S. & Brace, C. J., 7 Oct 2013.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Open Access

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2015

Investigation into the benefits of reduced oil flows in internal combustion engines

Burke, R. D., Brace, C. J., Stark, R. & Pegg, I., 1 Jun 2015, In: International Journal of Engine Research. 16, 4, p. 503-517 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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5 Citations (Scopus)

257 Downloads (Pure)

A New De-throttling Concept in a Twin-Charged Gasoline Engine System

Hu, B., Copeland, C., Lu, P., Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Turner, J. W. G., Romagnoli, A. & Martinez-Botas, R., 14 Apr 2015, In: SAE International Journal of Engines. 8, 4, p. 1553-1561

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

2012

The effect of advance combustion control features on the performance of a highly downsized gasoline engine

Giles, K., Lewis, A., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. & Luard, N., 2012, p. 105-117. 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2013

Simulation study of the series sequential turbocharging for engine downsizing and fuel efficiency: SAE Technical Paper 2013-01-0935

Zhang, Q., Brace, C., Akehurst, S., Burke, R., Capon, G., Smith, L., Garrett, S. & Zhang, K., 16 Apr 2013.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

10 Citations (Scopus)

Control strategy study of the series sequential turbocharging using 1-D simulation

Zhang, Q., Brace, C., Akehurst, S., Burke, R., Capon, G., Smith, L., Garrett, S. & Zhang, K., 2013, ASME Turbo Expo, 2013: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition. San Antonio, U. S. A.: ASME, Vol. 5A.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

1 Citation (Scopus)

2012

Helping Ford create fuel efficient engines of the future

Hawley, G. & Brace, C., 2012

Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

Multivariate analysis of engine emissions and fuel consumption during warm-up

Burke, R., Brace, C. & Akehurst, S., Nov 2012.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2014

Characterisation of torque converter dampers: A novel method for exciting dampers through torque pulsation generation

Aurora-Smith, A., Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Bannister, C., Wicksteed, B. & Biggs, S., 1 Jan 2014.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

2012

The effect of advanced combustion control features on the performance of a highly downsized gasoline engine

Lewis, A., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. & Giles, K., 27 Nov 2012, Proceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress. Berlin: Springer, Vol. 189. p. 105-117 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 189).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution