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• 2015

  Turbocompounding coupled with a CVT driven supercharger

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

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2016

  A Study on Dynamic Torque Cancellation in a Range Extender Unit

  Liu, D., Rodrigues, L., Brace, C., Akehurst, S., Kirkpatrick, G. & Ash, L., 5 Apr 2016.

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

  • Torque
  • Electric machinery
  • Electric losses
  • Engines
  • Torque control
  2 Citations (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

  • Gasoline
  • Engines
  • Superchargers
  • Powertrains
  • Air
  8 Citations (Scopus)
• 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)
• 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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  • Kalman filters
  • Radar measurement
  • Radar
  • Cameras
  • Data fusion
  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

  • Engines
  • Exhaust gases
  • Gases
  • Turbines
  • Exhaust manifolds
  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
• 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

  Open Access

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  • Superchargers
  • Engines
  • Electric load loss
  • Compressors
  • Torque
  955 Downloads (Pure)
• 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

  Open Access

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  • Electric motors
  • Fluxes
  • Air
  • Powertrains
  • Torque
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  176 Downloads (Pure)
• 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

  Open Access

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  • Turbines
  • Geometry
  • Gasoline
  • Engines
  • Powertrains
  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

  • Dynamometers
  • Chassis
  • Testing
  • Automotive engineering
  • Refrigeration
• 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

  • Engines
  • Superchargers
  • Torque
  • Camshafts
  • Intake valves
  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

  • Engines
  • Superchargers
  • Turbines
  • Compressors
  • Temperature
  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)
• 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

  Open Access

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  • Fuel injection
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Engines
  • Calibration
  • Vehicle performance
  5 Citations (Scopus)

  160 Downloads (Pure)

• 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

  • Diesel engines
  • Engines
  • Fuel consumption
  • Robust control
  • Transient analysis
  21 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

  Open Access

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  • Exhaust gas recirculation
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Gases
  • Combustion knock
  • Catalysis
  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

  • Engines
  • Turbines
  • Combustion knock
  • Scavenging
  • Pipe
  2 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

  Open Access

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  • Pressurization
  • Engines
  • Gases
  • Air
  20 Citations (Scopus)

  96 Downloads (Pure)
• 2016

  Stochastic dynamic programming in the real-world control of hybrid electric vehicles

  Vagg, C., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. & Ash, L., 31 May 2016, In: IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology. 24, 3, p. 853-866 14 p.

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

  • Powertrains
  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Dynamic programming
  • Dynamometers
  • Controllers
  42 Citations (Scopus)

  153 Downloads (Pure)

• Development of a Low Cost Production Automotive Engine for Range Extender Application for Electric Vehicles

  Agarwal, A., Lewis, A., Brace, C. & Akehurst, S., 5 Apr 2016.

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

  • Electric vehicles
  • Engines
  • Fuel economy
  • Exhaust manifolds
  • Costs
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 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

  • Compressors
  • Turbines
  • Engines
  • Powertrains
  • Internal combustion engines
  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

  • Superchargers
  • Engines
  • Fuel consumption
  • Electric load loss
  • Crankshafts
  12 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Position Estimation and Autonomous Control of a Quad Vehicle

  Feng, Y., Iravani, P. & Brace, C., 14 Sep 2016.

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

• Numerical investigation of two-stage turbocharging systems performance

  Avola, C., Copeland, C., Burke, R. & Brace, C., 9 Oct 2016, ASME 2016 Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference, ICEF 2016. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ICEF2016-9449

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

  • Compressors
  • Heat transfer
  • Exhaust gases
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Air
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  Minimizing battery stress during hybrid electric vehicle control design: Real world considerations for model-based control development

  Vagg, C., Brace, C. J., Akehurst, S. & Ash, L., 2013, p. 329-334. 6 p.

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

  Open Access

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  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Dynamic programming
  • Dynamometers
  • Powertrains
  • Chassis
  5 Citations (Scopus)

  162 Downloads (Pure)
• 2014

  Model-based Optimal Control of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Stochastic Dynamic Programming

  Vagg, C., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. J. & Ash, L., 15 May 2014.

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

  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Dynamic programming
  • Controllers
  • Dynamometers
  • Chassis
• 2015

  SuperGen on ultraboost: variable-speed centrifugal supercharging as an enabling technology for extreme engine downsizing

  Turner, J. W. G., Popplewell, A., Marshall, D. J., Johnson, T. R., Barker, L., King, J., Martin, J., Lewis, A. G. J., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. J. & Copeland, C. D., 14 Apr 2015, In: SAE International Journal of Engines. 8, 4, p. 1602-1615 13 p.

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

  • Superchargers
  • Engines
  • Fuel economy
  • Crankshafts
  • Transient analysis
  11 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Fuel efficiency optimization for a divided exhaust period regulated two-stage downsized spark ignition engine

  Hu, B., Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Lu, P., Copeland, C. & Turner, J. W. G., 1 May 2016, In: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power: Transactions of the ASME. 138, 5, p. 1 - 9 9 p., 051507.

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

  • Internal combustion engines
  • Scavenging
  • Brakes
  • Engines
  • Fuel consumption
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Explore and Extend the Effectiveness of Turbo-Compounding in a 2.0 Litres Gasoline Engine (Second Report: Fuel Economy under Part Load Condition, Transient Performance and Effect of Pressure Ratio)

  Lu, P., Brace, C. & Hu, B., 5 Apr 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 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

  Open Access

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  • Internal combustion engines
  • Oils
  • Pumps
  • Engines
  • Engine cylinders
  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

  • Superchargers
  • Gasoline
  • Engines
  • Speed control
  • Engine cylinders
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Don’t let the VW emissions scandal destroy your faith in the car industry

  Brace, C., 26 Nov 2015, The Conversation.

  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

  Open Access

  • Automotive industry
  • Industry
• 2014

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

  Hu, B., Brace, C., Akehurst, S., Copeland, C. & Turner, J., 13 Oct 2014.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Analysis and comparison of the performance of an inverted brayton cycle and turbo-compounding with decoupled turbine and cvt driven compressor for small automotive engines

  Lu, P., Brace, C., Hu, B. & Copeland, C., 2016, Microturbines, Turbochargers and Small Turbomachines; Steam Turbines. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 13 p. GT2016-57675. (Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo; vol. 8).

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

  • Brayton cycle
  • Compressors
  • Turbines
  • Engines
  • Waste heat utilization
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 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

  • Torque converters
  • Torque
  • Engines
  • Engine cylinders
  • Crankshafts
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  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

  • Robust control
  • Diesel engines
  • Engines
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 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

  Open Access

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  • Performance Prediction
  • prediction
  • Compressor
  • Turbine
  • compressor
  10 Citations (Scopus)

  251 Downloads (Pure)
• 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

  File

• 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)
• 2016

  Air-fuel-ratio control of engine system with unknown input observer

  Na, J., Herrmann, G., Rames, C., Burke, R. & Brace, C., 7 Nov 2016, 2016 UKACC International Conference on Control, UKACC Control 2016. IEEE, 7737647

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

  • Unknown Inputs
  • Engine
  • Observer
  • Engines
  • Air
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 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

  • Gasoline
  • Turbines
  • Engines
  • Geometry
  • Exhaust manifolds
  21 Citations (Scopus)
• 2017

  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

  • Brayton cycle
  • Compressors
  • Turbines
  • Engines
  • Waste heat utilization
  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

  • Gasoline
  • Recovery
  • Engines
  • Brakes
  • Pressure drop
• 2013

  Development and field trial of a driver assistance system to encourage eco-driving in light commercial vehicle fleets

  Vagg, C., Brace, C. J., Hari, D., Akehurst, S., Poxon, J. & Ash, L., Jun 2013, In: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 14, 2, p. 796-805 10 p., 6459602.

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

  Open Access

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  • Commercial vehicles
  • Driver training
  • Fuel consumption
  • Gears
  • Managers
  53 Citations (Scopus)

  210 Downloads (Pure)
• 2014

  Experimental and analytical investigation of implementing a ball bearing turbocharger on a production diesel engine

  Zhang, N., Burke, R. D., Duda, T., Brace, C. J., Akehurst, S., Capon, G., Dowell, P. G. & Davies, P., 13 May 2014.

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

  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Thermal management of a low cost range extender for electric vehicles

  Agarwal, A., Rodrigues, L., Liu, D., Lewis, A. G. J., Akehurst, S., Brace, C. J., Kirkpatrick, G. & Ash, L., 2016, Proceedings of the 6th Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Conference (HEVC 2016). Institution of Engineering and Technology, p. 16

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

  • Temperature control
  • Coolants
  • Electric vehicles
  • Engines
  • Costs
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2015

  Fuel efficiency optimization for a divided exhaust period regulated two-stage downsized SI engine

  Hu, B., Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Lu, P., Copeland, C. D. & Turner, J. W. G., Jun 2015, Microturbines, Turbochargers and Small Turbomachines; Steam Turbines. U. S. A.: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Vol. 8. p. V008T23A012 10 p.

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

  • Scavenging
  • Engines
  • Intake valves
  • Gases
  • Electric sparks

• Modelling and heuristic control of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle

  Enang, W., Bannister, C., Brace, C. & Vagg, C., 1 Sep 2015, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 229, 11, p. 1494-1513 20 p.

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

  Open Access

  File

  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Braking
  • Fuel consumption
  • Powertrains
  • Electric motors
  18 Citations (Scopus)

  235 Downloads (Pure)