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Brian C Kaul | ORNL

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Scopus Author ID: 27171271100
ResearcherID: G-4056-2014

Keywords

Engines, Dilute Combustion, Cyclic Variability, Nonlinear Dynamics, Spark-Ignition, Marine Diesel Engine Combustion, Low-Lifecycle-Carbon Fuels

Countries

United States

Biography

Dr. Kaul joined the research and development staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2012 after having worked at the lab as a postdoc since 2008. His current research includes projects aimed at enabling the use of alternative, low-lifecycle-carbon fuels in marine engines and understanding the impacts of marine diesel lubricants. He also has expertise in the characterization and control of cyclic combustion instabilities and abnormal SI combustion events and has conducted research related to second-law thermodynamic analysis of engine efficiency, dilute natural gas combustion, and optical spray diagnostics and imaging. Dr. Kaul is a member of ASME, SAE, and IEEE (Senior Member).

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Employment (2)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN, US

2012-02 to present | Research Staff (Fuels, Engines, and Emissions Research Center)
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Brian Kaul

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN, US

2008-07 to 2012-01 | Postdoctoral Associate (Fuels, Engines, and Emissions Research Center)
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Brian Kaul

Education and qualifications (3)

Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO, US

2003-06 to 2008-05 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering)
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Brian Kaul

Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO, US

2001-08 to 2003-05 | MS (Mechanical Engineering)
Education
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Brian Kaul

Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO, US

1997-08 to 2001-05 | BS (Mechanical Engineering)
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Brian Kaul

Works (40)

Reinforcement learning applied to dilute combustion control for increased fuel efficiency

International Journal of Engine Research
2024-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/14680874241226580
Contributors: Bryan P Maldonado; Brian C Kaul; Catherine D Schuman; Steven R Young
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Hazard and Operability Study for the Ammonia Fuel Systems at the National Transportation Research Center

2023-06-01 | Report
DOI: 10.2172/1989552
Contributors: Timothy Gillespie; Brian Kaul; Scott Curran
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Artificial-intelligence-based prediction and control of combustion instabilities in spark-ignition engines

Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Optimization of Internal Combustion Engines
2022 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-88457-0.00006-0
Contributors: Bryan Maldonado; Anna Stefanopoulou; Brian Kaul
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Brian Kaul

Next-Cycle Optimal Dilute Combustion Control via Online Learning of Cycle-to-Cycle Variability Using Kernel Density Estimators

IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
2022-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2022.3149423
Contributors: Bryan P. Maldonado; Brian C. Kaul; Catherine D. Schuman; Steven R. Young; J. Parker Mitchell
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Computational exploration of bio-oil blend effects on large two-stroke marine engines

Fuel
2022-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123977
Contributors: Flavio D.F. Chuahy; Charles E.A. Finney; Brian C. Kaul; Michael D. Kass
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Exploring the potential benefits of high-efficiency dual-fuel combustion on a heavy-duty multi-cylinder engine for SuperTruck I

International Journal of Engine Research
2022-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/14680874211006943
Contributors: Chloé Lerin; K Dean Edwards; Scott J Curran; Eric J Nafziger; Melanie Moses-DeBusk; Brian C Kaul; Sandeep Singh; Marc Allain; Jeff Girbach
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Evaluation of residual gas fraction estimation methods for cycle-to-cycle combustion variability analysis and modeling

International Journal of Engine Research
2022-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/1468087420983087
Contributors: Bryan P Maldonado; Brian C Kaul
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Next-Cycle Optimal Fuel Control for Cycle-to-Cycle Variability Reduction in EGR-Diluted Combustion

IEEE Control Systems Letters
2021-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/LCSYS.2020.3046433
Contributors: Bryan P. Maldonado; Brian C. Kaul; Catherine D. Schuman; Steven R. Young; J. Parker Mitchell
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Cyclic dynamics of misfires and partial burns in a dilute spark-ignition engine

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering
2021-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0954407020964004
Contributors: Rachel Stiffler; Brian Kaul; James Drallmeier
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Control-Oriented Modeling of Cycle-to-Cycle Combustion Variability at the Misfire Limit in SI Engines

ASME 2020 Dynamic Systems and Controls Conference
2020-10-05 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1115/dscc2020-3255
Contributors: Bryan P. Maldonado; Brian C. Kaul
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Brian Kaul

Characterization of temporal variations and feedback timescales of exhaust gas recirculation gas properties using high-speed diode laser absorption spectroscopy for next-cycle control of cyclic variability

International Journal of Engine Research
2019-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/1468087418805654
Contributors: Gurneesh S Jatana; Brian C Kaul
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Fuel property effects on low-speed pre-ignition

Fuel
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.05.060
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2-s2.0-85047633135
Contributors: Jatana, G.S.; Splitter, D.A.; Kaul, B.; Szybist, J.P.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Performance of a Half-Heusler Thermoelectric Generator for Automotive Application

SAE Technical Papers
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2018-01-0054
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2-s2.0-85043713989
Contributors: Szybist, J.; Davis, S.; Thomas, J.; Kaul, B.C.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

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

International Journal of Engine Research
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/1468087416686698
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2-s2.0-85014726778
Contributors: Wissink, M.L.; Splitter, D.A.; Dempsey, A.B.; Curran, S.J.; Kaul, B.C.; Szybist, J.P.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Determination of SI Combustion Sensitivity to Fuel Perturbations as a Cyclic Control Input for Highly Dilute Operation

SAE International Journal of Engines
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2017-01-0681
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2-s2.0-85018340066
Contributors: Jatana, G.S.; Kaul, B.C.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Engine Operating Conditions and Fuel Properties on Pre-Spark Heat Release and SPI Promotion in SI Engines

SAE International Journal of Engines
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2017-01-0688
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2-s2.0-85008381261
Contributors: Splitter, D.; Kaul, B.; Szybist, J.; Jatana, G.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Thermally Stratified Compression Ignition: A new advanced low temperature combustion mode with load flexibility

Applied Energy
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.034
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2-s2.0-85007362919
Contributors: Lawler, B.; Splitter, D.; Szybist, J.; Kaul, B.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Engine Diagnostics Using Acoustic Emissions Sensors

SAE International Journal of Engines
2016-04-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4271/2016-01-0639
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Impact of Delayed Spark Restrike on the Dynamics of Cyclic Variability in Dilute SI Combustion

SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-0691
2016-04-05 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.4271/2016-01-0691
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Brian Kaul
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The evaluation of developing vehicle technologies on the fuel economy of long-haul trucks

Energy Conversion and Management
2015-12-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2015.10.006
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Brian Kaul
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Effects of Ignition and Injection Perturbation under Lean and Dilute GDI Engine Operation

SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-1871
2015-09-01 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.4271/2015-01-1871
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Brian Kaul
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Invited Review: A review of deterministic effects in cyclic variability of internal combustion engines

International Journal of Engine Research
2015-02-18 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/1468087415572033
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Brian Kaul
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Experimental evaluation of a 4-cc glow-ignition single-cylinder two-stroke engine

2014 | Journal article
DOI:

10.4271/2014-01-1673

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2-s2.0-84899579539
Contributors: Kass, M.D.; Noakes, M.W.; Kaul, B.; Edwards, D.; Theiss, T.; Love, L.; Dehoff, R.; Thomas, J.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Characterizing dilute combustion instabilities in a multi-cylinder spark-ignited engine using symbolic analysis

Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences
2014-12-29 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2014.0088
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Brian Kaul
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Effects of Data Quality Reduction on Feedback Metrics for Advanced Combustion Control

SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-2707
2014-10-13 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.4271/2014-01-2707
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Brian Kaul
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Effects of External EGR Loop on Cycle-to-Cycle Dynamics of Dilute SI Combustion

2014-04 | Report
DOI:

10.4271/2014-01-1236
Contributors: Brian C. Kaul; Charles E.A. Finney; Robert M. Wagner; Michelle L. Edwards
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Novel Characterization of GDI Engine Exhaust for Gasoline and Mid-Level Gasoline-Alcohol Blends

2014-04 | Report
DOI:

10.4271/2014-01-1606
Contributors: John M. Storey; Sam Lewis; James Szybist; John Thomas; Teresa Barone; Mary Eibl; Eric Nafziger; Brian Kaul
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Fuel Flexibility: Landfill Gas Contaminant Mitigation for Power Generation

2014-04-01 | Report
DOI:

10.2172/1131488
Contributors: John Morse Storey; Timothy J. Theiss; Michael D. Kass; Charles E. A. Finney; Samuel Lewis; Brian C. Kaul; John F. Thomas; Hiram Rogers; Michael Sepaniak
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Fuel Flexibility: Landfill Gas Contaminant Mitigation for Power Generation

2014-04-01 | Report
DOI:

10.2172/1130430
Contributors: John Morse Storey; Timothy J Theiss; Michael D Kass; Charles E A FINNEY; Samuel Lewis; Brian C Kaul; John F Thomas; Hiram Rogers; Michael Sepaniak
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Analysis of cyclic variability of heat release for high-EGR GDI engine operation with observations on implications for effective control

2013 | Journal article
DOI:

10.4271/2013-01-0270

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2-s2.0-84878799197
Contributors: Kaul, B.C.; Wagner, R.; Green, J.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

A method for predicting performance improvements with effective cycle-to-cycle control of highly dilute spark ignition engine combustion

2009 | Journal article
DOI:

10.1243/09544070JAUTO943

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2-s2.0-66549113107
Contributors: Kaul, B.C.; Vance, J.B.; Drallmeier, J.A.; Sarangapani, J.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Neuro emission controller for minimising cyclic dispersion in spark ignition engines with EGR levels

2009 | Journal article
DOI:

10.1080/03081070802193028

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2-s2.0-55349105115
Contributors: Jagannathan, S.; Vance, J.; Kaul, B.; Drallmeier, J.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Reinforcement-learning-based output-feedback control of nonstrict nonlinear discrete-time systems with application to engine emission control

2009 | Journal article
DOI:

10.1109/TSMCB.2009.2013272

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2-s2.0-67649411597
Contributors: Shih, P.; Kaul, B.C.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.A.
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Output feedback controller for operation of spark ignition engines at lean conditions using neural networks

2008 | Journal article
DOI:

10.1109/TCST.2007.903368

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2-s2.0-40949148702
Contributors: Vance, J.B.; Kaul, B.C.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.A.
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Reinforcement-learning-based dual-control methodology for complex nonlinear discrete-time systems with application to spark engine EGR operation

2008 | Journal article
DOI:

10.1109/TNN.2008.2000452

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2-s2.0-49649121741
Contributors: Shih, P.; Kaul, B.C.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.A.
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Near optimal output-feedback control of nonlinear discrete-time systems in nonstrict feedback form with application to engines

2007 | Conference paper
DOI:

10.1109/IJCNN.2007.4370989

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2-s2.0-49049115834
Contributors: Shih, P.; Kaul, B.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.
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Neural network controller development and implementation for spark ignition engines with high EGR levels

2007 | Journal article
DOI:

10.1109/TNN.2007.899199

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2-s2.0-34547106050
Contributors: Vance, J.B.; Singh, A.; Kaul, B.C.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.A.
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Reinforcement learning based output-feedback control of nonlinear nonstrict feedback discrete-time systems with application to engines

2007 | Conference paper
DOI:

10.1109/ACC.2007.4283127

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2-s2.0-46449128044
Contributors: Shih, P.; Vance, J.; Kaul, B.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.A.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Neural network control of spark ignition engines with high EGR levels

2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-40649116429
Contributors: Singh, A.; Vance, J.B.; Kaul, B.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

Neural network-based output feedback controller for lean operation of spark ignition engines

2006 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-34047233362
Contributors: Vance, J.B.; He, P.; Kaul, B.; Jagannathan, S.; Drallmeier, J.A.
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Brian Kaul via Scopus - Elsevier

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