Robert Prucka Publications and Presentations

Publications

Prucka, R., Lee, T., Filipi, Z., Assanis, D., "Turbulence Intensity Calculation from Cylinder Pressure Data in a High Degree of Freedom Spark-Ignition Engine," SAE Paper Number 2010-01-0175, 2010 SAE World Congress, 2010.

Divekar, P., Ayalew, B., Prucka, R., "Coordinated Control of Electric Supercharging and Turbo-generation for a Diesel Engine," SAE Paper Number 2010-01-1228, 2010 SAE World Congress, 2010.

Lee, T., Prucka, R., Filipi, Z., "Real-Time Estimation of Combustion Variability for Model Based Control and Optimal Calibration of SI Engines," Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, Ref. Num. JAUTO1234R1, 2009.

Prucka, R., Filipi, Z., Assanis, D., Kramer, D., Ohl, G., “An Evaluation of Residual Gas Fraction Measurement Techniques in a High Degree of Freedom Spark Ignition Engine,” SAE Paper No. 2008-01-0094, SAE 2008 World Congress, 2008.

Wu, B., Filipi, Z., Prucka, R., Kramer, D., Ohl, G., “A Simulation-Based Approach for Developing Optimal Calibrations for Engines with Variable Valve Actuation,” Oil & Gas Science and Technology-Rev. IFP, Vol. 62 (2007), No. 4, pp. 539-553, Paper No. 2007047, 2007.

Wu, B., Prucka. R., Filipi, Z., Kramer, D., Ohl, G., “Cam-phasing Optimization Using Artificial Neural Networks as Surrogate Models-Fuel Consumption and NOx Emissions,” SAE Transactions-Journal of Engines, SAE Paper No. 2006-01-1512, Presented at 2006 SAE World Congress, 2006.

Wu, B., Prucka. R., Filipi, Z., Kramer, D., Ohl, G., “Optimization Using Artificial Neural Networks as Surrogate Models-Maximizing Torque Output,” SAE Transactions-Journal of Engines. SAE Paper No. 2005-01-3757, Presented at 2005 SAE Powertrain and Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition, 2005.

Lee, S., Bae, C., Prucka, R., Fernandes, G., Filipi, Z., Assanis, D., “Quantification of Thermal Shock in a Piezoelectric Pressure Transducer,” SAE Transactions-Journal of Engines, SAE Paper Number 2005-01-2092, Presented at 2005 SAE Fuels and Lubricants Meeting and Exhibition, 2005.

Zeng, P., Prucka, R., Filipi, Z., Assanis, D., “Reconstructing Cylinder Pressure of a Spark-Ignition Engine for Heat Transfer and Heat Release Analyses,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Internal Combustion Engine Fall Conference, Paper Number ICEF2004-886, 2004.