Worldwide reputation for research and teaching at the forefront of gas turbine technology for some 50 years. If it spins and blows hot air, they study it.

Fundamental and applied research on processes relevant to combustion, applied to operation of internal combustion engines.

Information on research and projects at the Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory. Also extensive resources including an online internet engine and text and image java applets on engine thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.

Focus: basic research on spark ignition (Otto cycle) and compression ignition (Diesel cycle) engines.

Describes facilities and research of program, and select publications.

Develops transient simulation models for multi-cylinder heavy duty Diesel engines including associated subsystems and transmission, and verifies models experimentally.

Conducts research on sooting in diesel engines, Stratified Charge Combustion and Controlled Auto Ignition (CAI) engines.

Provides stationary engine testing and in-service fleet testing of transportation lubricants and engine coolants.

Student-designed and built Viking cars exploring new technologies and alternative fuels. Vehicle design, prototype construction, consulting, for government and private industry.

The ERG is one of the largest university research groups working on spark ignition and diesel engines for the automotive industry.