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Journal

[23] A. Ghazimirsaied and C. R. Koch. Controlling cyclic combustion timing variations using a symbol-statistics predictive approach in an HCCI engine. Applied Energy, 92(0):133 - 146, 2012. [ bib | DOI | http ]
[22] Sona Visakhamoorthy, John Z. Wen, Siva Sivoththaman, and Charles Robert Koch. Numerical study of a butanol/heptane fuelled homogeneous charge compression ignition (hcci) engine utilizing negative valve overlap. Applied Energy, 94(0):166 - 173, 2012. [ bib | DOI | http ]
[21] Arnab Atta, David G. Crawford, Charles R. Koch, and Subir Bhattacharjee. Influence of electrostatic and chemical heterogeneity on the electric-field-induced destabilization of thin liquid films. Langmuir, 27(20):12472-12485, 2011. [ bib | DOI | arXiv | http ]
[20] H. Babazadeh, C. R. Koch, and D. S. Nobes. Investigation of micro-jet active control of a precessing jet using PIV. Experiments in Fluids, 51:1709-1719, 2011. 10.1007/s00348-011-1193-0. [ bib | http ]
[19] Jimmy Tsai, Charles Robert Koch, and Mehrdad Saif. Cycle adaptive feedforward approach controllers for an electromagnetic valve actuator. , IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, PP(99):1 -9, 2011. [ bib | DOI ]
[18] M.Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Physics based control oriented model for HCCI combustion timing. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 132(2):021010, March 2010. [ bib | DOI | http ]
[17] D. Schoerling, C. Van Kleeck, F. Fahimi, C. R. Koch, A. Ams, and P. Loeber. Experimental test of a robust formation controller for marine unmanned surface vessels. Autonomous Robots, Springer, 28(2):213-230, February 2010. [ bib | http ]
[16] A. Ghazimirsaied, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. HCCI engine combustion phasing prediction using a symbolic-statistics approach. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 132(8):082805, 2010. [ bib | DOI | http ]
[15] M. Shahbahkti, A. Ghazimirsaied, and C. R. Koch. Experimental study of exhaust temperature variation in an HCCI engine. Journal of Automobile Engineering - Part D, 224:1177-1197, 2010. [ bib ]
[14] T. Tzanetakis, P Singh, J. Chen, M. J. Thomson, and C. R. Koch. Knock limit prediction via multi-zone modeling of a primary reference fuel HCCI engine. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 54:47-72, 2010. [ bib | DOI | http ]
[13] M. Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Dynamic modeling of HCCI combustion timing in transient fueling operation. SAE Int. J. Engines, 2(1):1098-1113, 2009. [ bib ]
[12] D. G. Crawford, C. R. Koch, and S. Bhattacharjee. Characteristic times for pressure and electrostatic force driven thin film drainage. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 5(10):2060-2066, October 2008. [ bib | DOI ]
[11] R. R. Chladny and C. R. Koch. Flatness-based tracking of an electromechanical VVT actuator with disturbance observer feed-forward compensation. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 16:652-663, 2008. [ bib ]
[10] M. Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Characterizing the cyclic variability of ignition timing in an HCCI engine fueled with n-heptane/iso-octane blend fuels. International Journal of Engine Research, Vol 9, 9:361 - 397, 2008. [ bib ]
[9] G. Supeene, C. R. Koch, and S. Bhattacharjee. Deformation of a droplet in an electric field: Nonlinear transient response in perfect and leaky dielectric media. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 318:463 - 476, 2008. JICS. [ bib ]
[8] S. K. Chung, C. R. Koch, and A. F. Lynch. Flatness-based feedback control of an automotive solenoid valve control. IEEE Transactions on Control System Technology, 2:394 - 401, March 2007. [ bib ]
[7] K. Swan, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R Koch. Predicting start of combustion using a modified knock integral method for an HCCI engine. SAE Int. J. Engines, pages 611-620, March 2007. [ bib ]
[6] P. N. Kirchen, M. Shahbahkti, and C. R. Koch. A skeletal kinetic mechanism for prf combustion in HCCI engines. Combustion Science and Technology, 179:1059-1083, 2007. [ bib ]
[5] J. S. Olfert, M. D. Checkel, and C. R. Koch. Acoustic method for measuring the sound speed of gases over small path lengths. Rev. of Scientific Instruments, 78:1-8, 2007. [ bib ]
[4] M. J. Atkins and C. R. Koch. The effect of fuel octane and diluent on HCCI combustion. Proc. IMechE, Part D, 219:665 - 675, 2005. [ bib ]
[3] R. R. Chladny, C. R. Koch, and A. F. Lynch. Modeling of automotive gas-exchange solenoid valve actuators. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Volume 41, Issue 3:1155-1162, 2005. [ bib ]
[2] G. Supeene, C. R. Koch, and S. Bhattacharjee. Deformation of a droplet in an electrical field: Transient response in dielectric media. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, Volume 1, Number 4:429-437, 2004. [ bib ]
[1] A. F. Lynch, C. R. Koch, and R. R. Chladny. Nonlinear observer design for sensorless electromagnetic actuators. Dynamics of Continuous Discrete and Impulsive Systems-Series B- Applications & Algorithms., Suppl S, 2003. [ bib ]

Conference

[35] M. Mashkournia and C. R. Koch. Cycle by cycle actuation of intake valve closing in HCCI. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting , Toronto, ON, page 6, May 2012. [ bib ]
[34] M. Bussiere, D. Nobes, and C. R. Koch. The oscillatory behavior of a symmetric airfoil hinged at its aerodynamic centre in the wake of a circular cylinder. In 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, page 5, June 2011. CANCAM 2011. [ bib ]
[33] K. Ebrahimi, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. Comparison of butanol/n-heptane as a blended fuel in an HCCI engines. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2011. [ bib ]
[32] A. Ghazimirsaied, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. Ignition timing criteria for partial burn operation in an HCCI engine. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2011. [ bib ]
[31] Masoud Mashkournia, Adrian Audet, and Charles Robert Koch. Knock detection and control in an HCCI engine using DWT. In Proceedings of the ASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Morgantown, USA, pages 391-399. ASME, 2011. [ bib | DOI | http ]
[30] A. Setayeshgar, M. G. Lipsett, C. R. Koch, and D. S. Nobes. Investigating the particles motion in ultrasonic acoustic wave field using PIV/PTV. In International Congress on Ultrasonics, Poland, page 4. AIP, Sept 2011. [ bib ]
[29] M. Shahbakhti, A. Ghazimirsaied, and C. R. Koch. Modeling ranges of cyclic variability for HCCI ignition timing control. In Proceedings of the ASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, page 8, Nov 2011. [ bib ]
[28] J. Boddez, D. Checkel., and C. R. Koch. Mode Switiching Development for a Natural Gas SI- HCCI engine. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2010. [ bib ]
[27] A. Ghazimirsaied, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. Extending ignition timing criteria into the partial burn region for an HCCI engine. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2010. [ bib ]
[26] M. Shahbakhti, A. Ghazimirsaied, A. Audet, and C. R. Koch. Combustion characteristics of bio-butanol/n-heptane blend fuels in an HCCI engine. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2010. [ bib ]
[25] A. Ghazimirsaied, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. Partial-burn crankangle limit criteria comparison on an experimental HCCI engine. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2009. [ bib ]
[24] A. Ghazimirsaiied, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. Nonlinear dynamics in cyclic variations of combustion phasing in an HCCI engine. In ASME 2009 Int. Comb. Engine Conf., Milwwaukee, USA, page 8, May 2009. [ bib ]
[23] M. Shahbakhti, A. Ghazimirsaied, and C. R. Koch. The effect of operating conditions on HCCI exhaust gas temperature. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2009. [ bib ]
[22] M. Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Predicting the distribution of combustion timing ensemble in an HCCI engine. In ICES2009 Paper, page 12, May 2009. [ bib ]
[21] M. Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Dynamic modeling of HCCI combustion timing in transient fueling operation. In SAE Paper 2009-01-1136, page 16, April 2009. [ bib ]
[20] A. Audet and C. R. Koch. Actuator comparison for closed loop control of HCCI combustion timing. In SAE Paper 2009-01-1135, page 8, 2009. [ bib ]
[19] C. M. Tsai, C. R. Koch, and M. Saif. Cycle adaptive feedforward approach control of an electromagnetic valve actuator. In 47th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), Cancun, Mexico,, pages 5698 - 5703, December 2008. [ bib ]
[18] A. Audet and C. R. Koch. Experimental HCCI cyclic variations using camshaft phasing. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2008. [ bib ]
[17] A. Ghazimirsaied, M. Shahbakhti, A. Audet, and C. R. Koch. Characterizing cyclic variations in an HCCI engine using chaotic and statistical methods. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2008. [ bib ]
[16] M. Shahbakhti, R. Lupul, and C. R. Koch. Sensitivity analysis and modeling of HCCI auto-ignition timing. In Proceedings of Fifth IFAC Symposium on Advances in Automotive Control, Monterey Coast, California, USA, page 8, August 2007. [ bib ]
[15] M. Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Control oriented modeling of combustion phasing for an HCCI engine. In 2007 American Controls Conference (ACC), New York, USA, page 3979 to 3984, July 2007. [ bib ]
[14] M.Shahbakhti, R. Lupul, A. Audet, and C. R. Koch. Experimental study of HCCI cyclic variations for low-octane PRF fuel blends. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2007. [ bib ]
[13] M. Shahbakhti and C. R. Koch. Thermo-kinetic combustion modeling of an HCCI engine to analyze ignition timing for control applications. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2007. [ bib ]
[12] M. Shahbakhti, R. Lupul, and C. R. Koch. Predicting HCCI auto-ignition timing by extending a modified knock-integral method. In SAE Paper 2007-01-0222, April 2007. [ bib ]
[11] M. Shahbakhti, R. Lupul, and C. R. Koch. Cyclic variations of ignition timing in an HCCI engine. In Proceedings of JRCICE2007 2007 ASME/IEEE Joint Rail Conference & Internal Combustion Engine Spring Technical Conf.,Pueblo, Colorado, USA, page 6, March 2007. [ bib ]
[10] R. R. Chladny and C. R. Koch. Flatness-based tracking of an electromechanical VVT actuator with magnetic flux sensor. In IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, Munich, Germany, page 1663 to 1668, October 2006. [ bib ]
[9] R. R. Chladny and C. R. Koch. Magnetic flux-based position sensor for control of an electromechanical VVT actuator. In 2006 American Controls Conference (ACC), Minneapolois, MN, USA. Received Best Paper in Session award., page 3979 to 3984, June 2006. [ bib ]
[8] T. Tzanetakis, M. Thomson, and C. R. Koch. Multi-zone modeling of a primary reference fuelled HCCI engine,. In Combustion Institute/Canadian Section (CI/CS) Spring Technical Meeting, page 6, May 2006. [ bib ]
[7] K. Swan, M. Shahbakhti, and C. R. Koch. Predicting start of combustion using a modified knock integral method for an HCCI engine. In SAE Paper 2006-01-1086, page 10, March 2006. [ bib ]
[6] G. Supeene, C. R. Koch, and S. Bhattacharjee. Numerically modeled dynamic response of perfect and leaky dielectrical droplets in an electric field. In Proceedings of ICMENS 2005, page p99, 2005. [ bib ]
[5] C. R. Koch, A. F. Lynch, and S. K. Chung. Flatness-based automotive solenoid valve control. In Proc. of Nonlinear Control Systems Stuttgart Germany, Elsevier Science, pages 1091 -1096, September 2004. [ bib ]
[4] D. M. Arthur, M. D. Checkel, and C. R. Koch. Developing hydrogen infrastructure through near-term intermediate technology. In Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2003 conference and trade show, Vancouver, June 2003. [ bib ]
[3] A. F. Lynch and C. R. Koch. Control of precision electromagnetic actuators: Active magnetic bearings and solenoid valve actuators. In Proceedings of the Second CSME Biennial Symposium on Mechatronics, Calgary AB, June 2003. [ bib ]
[2] M. A. Atkins and C. R. Koch. A well-to-wheel comparison of several powertrain technologies. In SAE Paper 2003-01-0081, March 2003. [ bib ]
[1] C. R. Koch, A. F. Lynch, and R. R. Chladny. Modeling and control of solenoid valves for internal combustion engines. In Proc. of the 2nd IFAC Conference on Mechatronic Systems, Berkeley, CA., December 2002. [ bib ]

Theses

[16] A. Ghazimirsaied. Extending HCCI Low Load Operation Using Chaos Prediction and Feedback Control. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, 2012. [ bib | .pdf ]
[15] J. B. Boddez. Evaluation of SI-HCCI-SI Mode-Switching Using Conventional Actuation on a CNG Engine. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2011. [ bib | .pdf ]
[14] M. N. Schleppe. SI - HCCI Mode Switching Optimization Using a Physics Based Model. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2011. [ bib | .pdf ]
[13] H. Babazadeh. Active flow control of a precessing jet. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2010. [ bib | .pdf ]
[12] M. Shahbahkti. Modeling and Experimental Study of an HCCI Engine for Combustion Timing Control. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, 2009. [ bib | .pdf ]
[11] C. J. Van Kleeck. Formation control for autonomous marine vehicles. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2009. [ bib | http ]
[10] A. Audet. Closed loop control of HCCI using camshaft phasing and dual fuel. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2008. [ bib | .pdf ]
[9] D. G. Crawford. Numerical simulation of thin liquid film drainage under the influence of pressure and electrical forcing. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2008. [ bib | .pdf ]
[8] R Lupul. Steady state and transient characterization of a HCCI engine with varying octane fuel. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2008. [ bib | .pdf ]
[7] R. R. Chladny. Modeling and control of automotive gas exchange valve solenoid actuators. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, 2007. [ bib | .pdf ]
[6] C. M. Tsai. Approach control of a gas exchange solenoid actuator for IC engines. Master's thesis, Simon Fraser University, 2007. [ bib | .pdf ]
[5] S. K. Chung. Flatness-based end-control of a gas exchange solenoid actuator for IC engines. Master's thesis, University of Alberta, 2005. [ bib | .pdf ]
[4] G. M. Supeene. Numerical simulation of time-dependent droplet deformation in an electric feild. Master's thesis, University of Alberta, 2005. [ bib | .pdf ]
[3] M. J. Atkins. Experimental examination of the effects of fuel octane and diluent on HCCI combustion. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2004. [ bib | .pdf ]
[2] P. N. Kirchen. Thermokinetic modelling of the HCCI cycle. Master's thesis, University of Alberta, 2004. [ bib | .pdf ]
[1] R. R. Chladny. Modeling and simulation of automotive gas exchange valve solenoid actuators. Master's thesis, University of Alberta, 2003. [ bib | .pdf ]

Patents

[12] C. R. Koch. USA 6915790: Piston engine and associated operating process, 2005. [ bib | .pdf ]
[11] T. Ganser, I. Gruden, R. Kessler, P. Klein, C. R. Koch, K. Maute, and K. Wunderlich. USA 6502545: Method and apparatus for adjusting an internal combustion engine with variable valve timing, 2003. [ bib | .pdf ]
[10] T. Ganser, T. Kaiser, C. R. Koch, M. Kuhn, K. Maute, and M. Spanninger. USA 6536411: Method for operating an internal combustion engine, 2003. [ bib | .pdf ]
[9] T. Ganser, T. Kaiser, C. R. Koch, K. Maute C. Schmitz, and M. Spanninger. USA 6532935: Method for operating an internal combustion engine, 2003. [ bib | .pdf ]
[8] T. Ganser, C. R. Koch, D. Lauffer, K. Maute, A. Schmidt, M. Stalitza, and J. Wehle. USA 6431153: Motor control method and apparatus for internal combustion engine, 2002. [ bib | .pdf ]
[7] T. Ganser, T. Kaiser, C. R. Koch, K. Maute, and M. Spanninger. DE 10025494: Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Brennkraftmaschine, 2001. [ bib | .pdf ]
[6] T. Ganser, C. R. Koch, D. Lauffer, K. Maute, A. Schmidt, M. Stalitza, and J. Wehle. DE 10001062: Motor-Steuerungsverfahren und MotorSteuerungseinrichtung fuer eine Brennkraftmaschine, 2001. [ bib | .pdf ]
[5] L. Guzzella, C. R. Koch, and M. Scherer. USA 6212467: Electronic engine control system, 2001. [ bib | .pdf ]
[4] B. Baur, A. Hertzberg, C. R. Koch, and A. Biemelt. USA 6,196,183: Method for changing the operating mode of a direct - injection otto cycle internal - combustion engine, 2000. [ bib | .pdf ]
[3] L. Guzzella, C. R. Koch, and M. Scherer. DE 19819937: Betriebsverfahren für eine elektonische Motorsteuerung, 2000. [ bib | .pdf ]
[2] K. Wunderlich, P. Klein, I. Gruden, T. Ganser, R. Kessler, C. R. Koch, and K. Maute. DE 19953933: Verfahren und Vorichtung zur Einstellung einer Brennkraftmaschine mit variabler Ventilsteuerung, 2000. [ bib | .pdf ]
[1] B. Baur, A. Hertzberg, C. R. Koch, and A. Biemelt. DE 19824915C1: Verfarhen zum Wechseln der Betriebsart einer direkt-einspritzenden Otto Brennkraftmaschine, 1999. [ bib | .pdf ]

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