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Tim Franken
Academic researcherTim Franken
Academic researcherTim Franken is an academic researcher at the chair of thermodynamics and thermal process engineering at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany. He obtained a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and energy technology in 2014 from BTU. He researches on the integration of zero-dimensional and three-dimensional simulation tools in engine and fuel co-optimization processes.
Revolutionizing transport: optimizing bio and synthetic fuel blends for zero-emission vehicles
Written by Tim Franken, Fabian Mauß
23 August 2023 · 10 min read
To reach the overall goal of improving efficiency and engine out emissions, we adopted a computer model capable of predicting the physical and chemical processes of engines for different operating conditions and fuel blends (gasoline, cyclopentanone, anisole).