Zhicheng Ling
- zlling@student.unimelb.edu.au
- Mezzanine Floor, Building 170
Thesis Title
Impact of Fuel Octane Number on Engine Efficiency and Emissions of Hybrid Powertrains
Research overview
Hybrid electric vehicles combine the best of internal combustion engine and battery electric drive. The engine in these vehicles operates with high efficiency but is more prone to abnormal combustion such as engine knock. This PhD investigates the anti-knock characteristics of hybrid engine and the impact of fuel octane number on drive cycle fuel efficiency. The outcome will be used to guide powertrain design and develop fuel standards.
Supervisors
Dr Zhenbiao Zhou
Qualifications
M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, China (2019)
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University of China, China (2016)