Moez Ben Houidi, Ph.D

Biography

I am interested in studying and developing new combustion and propulsion systems.

Currently, I am coordinating the studies planned and performed in the KAUST-Volvo test benches. We are studying the potential of different technologies toward high efficiency in heavy duty engines. For that, we are using two test cells based on the Volvo D13 engine: the first is full metal used for efficiency assessment and the second is equipped with optical access used to perform more comprehensive and fundamental research work. We are also building two additional similar test cells that will be used to study the potential of multi injectors and multi spark plugs for improving the engine efficiency and emissions.

Selected Publications

Rafig Babayev, Moez Ben-Houidi, Arne Andersson, Bengt Johansson, “Optimum Injection Strategies for High Efficiency in a High-Pressure Combustion Cycle”, SAE technical paper, 2019-01-0085.
Moez Ben-Houidi, Julien Sotton, Marc Bellenoue, Camille Strozzi, “Effects of low temperature heat release on the aerodynamics of a flat piston rapid compression machine: Impact on velocity and temperature fields” Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 2018, PROCI3901.
Moez Ben-Houidi, Julien Sotton, Marc Bellenoue, “Interpretation of auto-ignition delays from RCM in the presence of temperature heterogeneities: impact on combustion regimes and negative temperature coefficient behavior” Fuel, Volume 186, Pages 476-495, DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2016.08.089.
Moez Ben-Houidi, Julien Sotton, Alain Claverie, Camille Strozzi, Marc Bellenoue, “Application of high-speed PIV and Toluene PLIF techniques to study aerodynamics and thermal stratification inside a flat piston Rapid Compression Machine” presented in the 18^th International Symposia on Applications of Laser and Imaging Techniques to Fluid Mechanics, Lisbon, Portugal, 4-7 July 2016.
Moez Ben-Houidi, Julien Sotton, Patrick Gastaldi, Rodica Faucon, Marc Bellenoue, “Auto Ignition of Diesel Surrogate Fuels Under HCCI Conditions in a RCM: Impact of Cetane Number on Ignition Delay and Heat Release Rate” Proceedings of the 6th European Combustion Meeting (ECM 2013), 25-28 Juin 2013, Lund, Sweden.
Moez Ben-Houidi, Roland Dauphin, Cecile Pera, “Exhaust line for internal combustion engines test bench, and also for automobile vehicle", patent FR2959566 A1, application date 28-04-2010.

Education

June 16, 2014 Ph.D in Energy, thermal and combustion sciences: Advisors: Julien SOTTON & Marc BELLENOUE (ISAE-ENSMA, Pprime Institute, Poitiers), Rodica FAUCON & Patrick GASTALDI (RENAULT-NISSAN, Powertrain Division).
2009/2010 Master in Foresight, Management and Organization: CNAM Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris, France.
2008/2009 Master (research) in fluid mechanics and combustion: Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris VI, France.
2005/2008 Engineering degree in industrial management: ENIT National School of Engineers of Tunis (Tunisia).

Professional Profile

2017 to present
Post-Doctoral Fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
2016 to 2017
Research scientist in Pprime Institute: Project topic: Study of ECN spray A auto-ignition using a double pulse formaldehyde LIF technique.
2014 to 2016
Post-doctoral researcher in Pprime Institute: Research topics: - Study of ECN spray A in a RCM. - Experimental investigation of the aerodynamics and temperature fields in a RCM under inert and reactive conditions.
2013 to 2014
Temporary teaching and research assistant in ISAE-ENSMA: Teaching assistant for courses related to combustion and fluid mechanics.
2010 to 2013
R&D engineer in RENAULT-NISSAN, powertrain division (France): Project topic: Fuel design for advanced Diesel combustion in light-duty engines.
2009 (6 months)
Research engineer (intern) at IFP Energies Nouvelles (France): Project topic: Impact of the exhaust gas pressure fluctuations on the combustion cycle-to-cycle variation.

KAUST Affiliations

Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC)

Physical Sciences and Engineering ( PSE )

Research Interests Keywords

High Pressure Combustion Combustion Laser Diagnostics