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  1. Simultaneous Control of Unburned NH3 and NOx Emissions From High Load Dual-Fuel Ammonia Operation on a High-Speed Diesel Engine Using a Cu-SCR System

    Article • Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, October 2025, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  2. Techno-Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Fuels for Locomotives in the U.S. Freight Rail Sector

    Article • Environmental Science & Technology, July 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Scott Curran

  3. Mapping ammonia-diesel combustion on a single-cylinder 107 mm bore diesel engine retrofitted for ammonia port-fuel injection

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, June 2025, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  4. Economic and environmental performance of biomass gasification for renewable natural gas production in the context of the U.S. natural gas supply

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, June 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Scott Curran

  5. 2023 Billion-Ton Report: An Assessment of U.S. Renewable Carbon Resources

    Article • March 2024, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)

    Dr Scott Curran

  6. Hazard and Operability Study for the Ammonia Fuel Systems at the National Transportation Research Center

    Article • June 2023, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)

    Dr Scott Curran

  7. The effects of distillation characteristics and aromatic content on low-load gasoline compression ignition (GCI) performance and soot emissions in a multi-cylinder engine

    Article • Fuel, September 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Scott Curran

  8. Exploring the potential benefits of high-efficiency dual-fuel combustion on a heavy-duty multi-cylinder engine for SuperTruck I

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, March 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  9. Octane Index Applicability over the Pressure-Temperature Domain

    Article • Energies, January 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Scott Curran

  10. Operando measurement of lattice strain in internal combustion engine components by neutron diffraction

    Article • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, December 2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

    Dr Scott Curran

  11. Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI) on a Light-Duty Multi-Cylinder Engine Using a Wide Range of Fuel Reactivities and Heavy Fuel Stratification

    Article • November 2020, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  12. Compatibility of Elastomers with Polyoxymethylene Dimethyl Ethers and Blends with Diesel

    Article • SAE International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility, April 2020, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  13. Detection of Polar Compounds Condensed on Particulate Matter Using Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry

    Article • April 2020, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  14. Impact of Multimode Range and Location on Urban Fuel Economy on a Light-Duty Spark-Ignition Based Powertrain Using Vehicle System Simulations

    Article • April 2020, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  15. Geoanalysis of park-and-ride facilities for future laboratory-wide commuting program

    Article • Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, December 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Scott Curran

  16. IJER editorial: The future of the internal combustion engine

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, September 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran, Professor Raul Payri

  17. Impacts of Air-Fuel Stratification in ACI Combustion on Particulate Matter and Gaseous Emissions

    Article • Emission Control Science and Technology, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Scott Curran

  18. Spray–Wall Interactions in a Small-Bore, Multicylinder Engine Operating With Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition

    Article • Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, July 2018, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  19. Ignition Delay in Low Temperature Combustion

    Article • April 2018, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  20. Spray-Wall Interactions in a Small-Bore, Multi-Cylinder Engine Operating With Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition

    Article • October 2017, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  21. Isolating the effects of reactivity stratification in reactivity-controlled compression ignition with iso-octane andn-heptane on a light-duty multi-cylinder engine

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, October 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  22. RCCI Combustion Regime Transitions in a Single-Cylinder Optical Engine and a Multi-Cylinder Metal Engine

    Article • SAE International Journal of Engines, September 2017, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  23. Development of a range-extended electric vehicle powertrain for an integrated energy systems research printed utility vehicle

    Article • Applied Energy, April 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Scott Curran

  24. An assessment of thermodynamic merits for current and potential future engine operating strategies

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, February 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  25. Fuel economy and emissions testing of an RCCI series hybrid vehicle

    Article • International Journal of Powertrains, January 2017, Inderscience Publishers

    Dr Scott Curran

  26. Response Characteristics of a Stable Mixed Potential Ammonia Sensor in Simulated Diesel Exhaust

    Article • Journal of The Electrochemical Society, January 2017, The Electrochemical Society

    Dr Scott Curran

  27. Response Characteristics of Stable Mixed-Potential NH3 Sensors in Diesel Engine Exhaust

    Article • Emission Control Science and Technology, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Scott Curran

  28. Evolution and current understanding of physicochemical characterization of particulate matter from reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion on a multicylinder light-duty engine

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, August 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  29. Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI) Combustion Strategies Review Paper

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran, Dr Adam B Dempsey

  30. Big Area Additive Manufacturing and Hardware-in-the-Loop for Rapid Vehicle Powertrain Prototyping: A Case Study on the Development of a 3-D-Printed Shelby Cobra

    Article • April 2016, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  31. Volatility characterization of nanoparticles from single and dual-fuel low temperature combustion in compression ignition engines

    Article • Aerosol Science and Technology, March 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Scott Curran

  32. Drive cycle simulation of high efficiency combustions on fuel economy and exhaust properties in light-duty vehicles

    Article • Applied Energy, November 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Scott Curran

  33. Effect of Premixed Fuel Preparation for Partially Premixed Combustion With a Low Octane Gasoline on a Light-Duty Multicylinder Compression Ignition Engine

    Article • Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, May 2015, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  34. Corn Ethanol: The Surprisingly Effective Route for Natural Gas Consumption in the Transportation Sector

    Article • May 2015, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)

    Dr Scott Curran

  35. Load Limit Extension in Pre-Mixed Compression Ignition Using a 2-Zone Combustion System

    Article • SAE International Journal of Engines, April 2015, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  36. Highway Fuel Economy Testing of an RCCI Series Hybrid Vehicle

    Article • April 2015, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  37. Characterization of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) Using Premixed Gasoline and Direct-Injected Gasoline with a Cetane Improver on a Multi-Cylinder Engine

    Article • SAE International Journal of Engines, April 2015, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  38. The Contribution of Lubricant to the Formation of Particulate Matter with Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition in Light-Duty Diesel Engines

    Article • Emission Control Science and Technology, December 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Scott Curran

  39. Reactivity-controlled compression ignition drive cycle emissions and fuel economy estimations using vehicle system simulations

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, December 2014, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  40. Well-to-wheel analysis of direct and indirect use of natural gas in passenger vehicles

    Article • Energy, October 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Scott Curran

  41. Dynamometer Testing of Planar Mixed-Potential Sensors

    Article • ECS Transactions, September 2014, The Electrochemical Society

    Dr Scott Curran

  42. Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Drive Cycle Emissions and Fuel Economy Estimations Using Vehicle Systems Simulations with E30 and ULSD

    Article • SAE International Journal of Engines, April 2014, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  43. Particulate Matter Characterization of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) on a Light Duty Engine

    Article • April 2014, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  44. The University of Tennessee EcoCAR 2 Communications, Outreach, Education and STEM Recruiting Program Overview: Year 2

    Article • November 2013, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  45. Combustion Noise Investigation With Multi-Cylinder RCCI

    Article • October 2013, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  46. Efficiency and Emissions Mapping of RCCI in a Light-Duty Diesel Engine

    Article • April 2013, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  47. Effects of Biofuel Blends on RCCI Combustion in a Light-Duty, Multi-Cylinder Diesel Engine

    Article • SAE International Journal of Engines, April 2013, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  48. Effectiveness of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst in Reducing HC and CO Emissions from Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition

    Article • SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, April 2013, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  49. Performance and Emissions Characteristics of an E85 Retrofitted Baja SAE Vehicle

    Article • October 2012, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  50. Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Performance With Renewable Fuels

    Article • September 2012, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  51. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential With Combined Heat and Power With Distributed Generation Prime Movers

    Article • July 2012, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  52. Reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion on a multi-cylinder light-duty diesel engine

    Article • International Journal of Engine Research, April 2012, SAGE Publications

    Dr Scott Curran

  53. Effect of E85 on RCCI Performance and Emissions on a Multi-Cylinder Light-Duty Diesel Engine

    Article • April 2012, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  54. Piston Bowl Optimization for RCCI Combustion in a Light-Duty Multi-Cylinder Engine

    Article • SAE International Journal of Engines, April 2012, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  55. Drive Cycle Efficiency and Emissions Estimates for Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition in a Multi-Cylinder Light-Duty Diesel Engine

    Article • January 2011, ASME International

    Dr Scott Curran

  56. A Waste Heat Recovery System for Light Duty Diesel Engines

    Article • October 2010, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  57. In-Cylinder Fuel Blending of Gasoline/Diesel for Improved Efficiency and Lowest Possible Emissions on a Multi-Cylinder Light-Duty Diesel Engine

    Article • October 2010, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  58. Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Operating with In-Cylinder Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Blending

    Article • SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, October 2010, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran

  59. On-Road Emissions Evaluation of Student-Produced Biodiesel

    Article • November 2009, SAE International

    Dr Scott Curran