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A Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition in Marine Engines

Author

Jeremias Pohjola , Amin Modabberian , Mohammad Raisi Esfarjani , Amir Talebi Sheikhsarmast , Aneesh Vasudev , Arto Visala , Jari Hyvönen , Maciej Mikulski

Publication channel

23rd IFAC World Congress

Keywords

Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC), Emissions Reduction, combustion control, Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI), dual-fuel combustion, nonlinear combustion modelling, low-temperature combustion, marine engines

Year of the publication

2026

Citation

Pohjola, J., Modabberian, A., Raisi Esfarjani, M., Talebi Sheikhsarmast, A., Vasudev, A., Visala, A., Hyvönen, J., & Mikulski, M. (2026, August). A nonlinear model predictive controller for reactivity controlled compression ignition in marine engines. Presented at the 23rd IFAC World Congress 2026, Busan, South Korea. https://cleanpropulsion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IFAC_2026_A-Nonlinear-Model-Predictive-Controller-for-Reactivity-Controlled-Compression-Ignition-in-Marine-Engines.pdf

Language

English

Related to:

WP1

Abstract

• Marine transport is essential to global trade, but it is also a significant source of global emissions.

• While new propulsion technologies (e.g., electric and hydrogen) are emerging, combustion engines are expected to remain the dominant prime movers for the foreseeable future.

• Among advanced combustion concepts, Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) is emerging as a promising pathway for reducing emissions.