Publications

Journal Publications

  1. DelVescovo, D.A., Li, J., Chuahy, F.D.F., Splitter, D., Zhao, P., "Genetic algorithm optimization of a chemical kinetic mechanism for propane at engine relevant conditions", Fuel 338, 2023
  2. Ge. W., Chuahy, F.D.F., Zhang, P., Sankaran, R., Splitter, D., DelVescovo, D., Lu, T., Zhao, P. "A direct numerical simulation study of the dilution tolerance of propane combustion under spark-ignition conditions", Combustion and Flame, 2022
  3. Spano, M., DelVescovo, D., Sangeorzan, B., Misul, D., Belingardi, G., "Optimizing engine downsizing and driving behavior in conventional and hybrid powertrains for autonomous driving applications", International Journal of Mechanics and Control, 21(2), 2020
  4. DelVescovo, D.A., Kokjohn, S.L., Reitz, R.D., "A methodology for studying the relationship between heat release profile and fuel stratification in advanced compression ignition engines", Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 6, 2020
  5. DelVescovo, D.A., Splitter, D.A., Szybist, J.P., Jatana, G.S., "Modeling pre-spark heat release and low temperature chemistry of iso-octane in a boosted spark ignition engine", Combustion and Flame 212, 2020. 
  6. Chuahy, F.D.F., Olk, J., DelVescovo, D.A., Kokjohn, S.L., "An engine size scaling method for kinetically controlled combustion strategies", International Journal of Engine Research, 2018, doi:10.1177/1468087418786130
  7. Tao, M., Zhao, P., DelVescovo, D., Ge, H., "Manifestation of octane rating, fuel sensitivity, and composition effects for gasoline surrogates under advanced compression ignition conditions", Combustion and Flame 192, 2018
  8. Tao, M., Wu, T., Ge, H., DelVescovo, D., Zhao, P., "A kinetic modeling study on octane rating and fuel sensitivity in advanced compression ignition engines", Combustion and Flame, 185, 2017
  9. DelVescovo, D.A., Kokjohn, S.L., Reitz, R.D., "The effects of charge preparation, fuel stratification, and premixed fuel chemistry on reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion", SAE International Journal of Engines, 2017, doi:10.4271/2017-01-0773
  10. DelVescovo, D.A., Kokjohn, S.L., Reitz, R.D., "The development of an ignition delay correlation for PRF fuel blends from PRF0 (n-heptane) to PRF100 (iso-octane)", SAE International Journal of Engines, 9, 2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0551
  11. Wang, H., DelVescovo, D.A., Yao, M., Zheng, Z., Reitz, R.D., "Reaction mechanisms and HCCI combustion processes of mixtures of n-heptane and the butanols", Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 2015, doi:10.3389/fmech.2015.00003
  12. DelVescovo, D.A., Wang, H., Wissink, M.L., Reitz, R.D., "Isobutanol as both the low reactivity and high reactivity fuels with the adiditonal of di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP) in RCCI combustion", SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, 8, 2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-0839
  13. Walker, N.R., Wissink, M.L., DelVescovo, D.A., Reitz, R.D., "Natural gas for high load dual-fuel reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) in heavy-duty engines", Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 137, 2015, doi:10.1115/1.4030110
  14. Splitter, D.A., Wissink, M.L., DelVescovo, D.A., Reitz, R.D., "Improving the understanding of intake and charge effects for increasing RCCI engine efficiency", SAE International Journal of Engines, 7, 2014, doi:10.4271/2014-01-1325

Conference Publications

  1. DeCoste, S., Scalzi, A., Chen, J., DelVescovo, D., “Minimizing Steady-State Testing Time in an Engine Dynamometer Laboratory", SAE Technical Paper 2023-01-0209, 2023 
  2. DeCoste, S., Scalzi, A., Chen, J., DelVescovo, D., “Developing an Algorithm for Minimizing Steady State Engine Testing Time”, ASME ICE Forward 2022 Conference Undergrad Research Competition, 2022
  3. DelVescovo, D., Groomes, D., Guessous, L., “Early lessons learned from pivoting an REU program to a virtual format”, ASEE Annual Conference, NSF Grantees Poster Session, 2022, Minneapolis, MN
  4. Yoon, Y., Romero, G., Nkemdilim-Dantzler, E., DelVescovo, D., Guessous, L., “Rule-Based Power Management Strategy of Electric-Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles: Case Study of a Class 8 Heavy-Duty Truck”, SAE Technical Paper 2022-01-0736, 2022
  5. Vallapureddy, A., Zhuang, H., Li, J., DelVescovo, D., Kolodziej, C. P., Hoth, A., “Defining the Boundary Conditions of the CFR Engine under MON Conditions, and Evaluating Chemical Kinetic Predictions at RON and MON for PRFs”, SAE Technical Paper 2021-01-0469, 2021
  6. Pulpeiro Gonzalez, J., Waqas, M. U., Kolodziej, C. P., DelVescovo, D., Ross, T. G., “Improvements to a CFR Engine Three Pressure Analysis GT Power Model for HCCI and SI Conditions”, The 25th Small Engine Technology Conference, JSAE, 2019-32-0608, 2019
  7. Barazzoni, L., Sangeorzan, B., DelVescovo, D., “Modelling of a Discrete Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) System for Fuel Consumption Evaluation – Part 1: Model Development”, SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-0467, 2019
  8. Barazzoni, L., Sangeorzan, B., DelVescovo, D., “Modelling of a Discrete Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) System for Fuel Consumption Evaluation – Part 2: Modelling Results”, SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-0472, 2019
  9. Shah, N., Zhao, P., DelVescovo, D., “Prediction of Autoignition and Flame Properties for Multicomponent Fuels Using Machine Learning Techniques”, SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1049, 2019
  10. DelVescovo, D., Splitter, D., Szybist, J., “Modeling Pre-Spark Heat Release and Low Temperature Chemistry of Iso-Octane in a Boosted Spark-Ignition Engine”, 11th US National Combustion Meeting, 71IC-0102, 2019, College Park, MD
  11. Shah, N., Zhao, P., DelVescovo, D., Ge, H., “Prediction of Autoignition and Flame Properties for Multicomponent Fuels using Machine Learning Techniques”, 11th US National Combustion Meeting, 2019, College Park, MD
  12. Salih, S., DelVescovo, D., Kolodziej, C.P., Rockstroh, T., Hoth, A., “Defining the Boundary Conditions of the CFR Engine Under RON Conditions for Knock Prediction and Robust Chemical Mechanism Validation”, ASME 2018 Internal Combustion Fall Technical Conference, November, 2018, San Diego, CA
  13. Salih, S., DelVescovo, D., “Design and Validation of a GT Power Model of the CFR Engine towards the Development of a Boosted Octane Number,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0214, 2018
  14. Wu, T., Tao, M., Ge, H., DelVescovo, D., Zhao, P., “A Kinetic Modeling Study on Octane Rating and Fuel Sensitivity under HCCI Conditions”, 10th U.S. National Combustion Meeting, April 23-26, 2017, College Park, MD
  15. DelVescovo, D. A., Wang, H., Wissink, M. L., Reitz, R. D., “An Experimental Investigation of Isobutanol as a Low Reactivity and High Reactivity Fuel in RCCI Combustion”, Diesel-Engine Research Consortium (DERC) Meeting, 2014, Madison, WI
  16. Splitter, D. A., Wissink, M. L., DelVescovo, D. A., Reitz, R. D., “RCCI Engine Operation Towards 60% Thermal Efficiency”, SAE Technical Paper 2013-01-0279, 2013, doi:10.4271/2013-01-0279
  17. Splitter, D. A., Wissink, M. L., DelVescovo, D. A., Reitz, R. D., “Increasing LTC Engine Efficiency by Reducing Pressure-oscillation-related Heat Transfer Losses”, Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference Presentation, 2012, Deerborn, MI