Internal combustion engines are designed to convert the chemical energy in the fuel into mechanical power. Fuel is burned or oxidized within an internal combustion engine, as opposed to an exterior combustion engine. The precombustion combination of air and fuel, as well as the post-combustion product, are working fluids. The mechanical components of the engine are directly connected to the working fluids, resulting in the engine's output. In recent years, there has been a lot of worry about the internal combustion engine causing too much pollution in the atmosphere, which is bad for human health and bad for the ecosystem. Because of this, it is necessary to consider ways to reduce emissions without compromising power or fuel efficiency. Compliance with strict environmental regulations is the primary hurdle to its long-term viability. The idea of oxygen enrichment using membrane technology attempts to obtain good performance qualities and low emissions while also increasing the amount of oxygen in the air. Oxygen enrichment allows for more fuel to be burnt. The resultant boost in power is a welcome side effect, but it isn't pursued for that reason alone. Due to its ability to shorten the ignition delay under any and all operating circumstances, oxygen enrichment of combustion air offers a way to ignite fuel with little premixing.

Oxygen Enrichment, Membrane Technology, Oxygen Enriched Combustion