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Paul Shayler

Ford Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Head of Department of Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Head of Thermofluids Research Group, Faculty of Engineering

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Expertise Summary

Research and development expertise in areas of internal combustion engines for light duty passenger vehicles, both spark ignition and diesel engines. Areas include combustion and combustion systems, performance and emissions, friction and lubrication, heat transfer and thermal behaviour, thermal systems, engine management, and fuels. Vehicle fuel economy and emissions.

Research Summary

Research on various topics in the field of internal combustion engines for light duty automotive applications, involving experimental and computational modelling investigations. Topics include:… read more

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Current Research

Research on various topics in the field of internal combustion engines for light duty automotive applications, involving experimental and computational modelling investigations. Topics include: combustion, friction, fuels and lubricants, thermal behaviour, performance, fuel economy and emissions.

  • BONATESTA, F, WATERS, B and SHAYLER, PJ, 2010. Burn Angles and Form Factors for Weibe Function Fits to Mass-Fraction-Burned Curvesof a Spark Ignition Engine with Variable Valve Timing International Jounal of Engine Research. 11(2), 177-186
  • MACMILLAN, D, LA ROCCA, A, SHAYLER, PJ, MURPHY, M, PEGG, I and MORRIS, T, 2010. Comparison of Indicated Work Output, Idle Stabiltity and Heat Release Characteristics of a DI Diesel Engine Operating Cold at Two Compression Ratios Proc IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 224(9), 799-813
  • MACMILLAN, M, LA ROCCA, A, SHAYLER, PJ, MORRIS,T, MURPHY, M and PEGG, I, 2009. Investigating the Effects of Multiple Pilot Injections on Stability of Cold Idle for a DI Diesel Engine: SAE paper 2009-01-0612 SAE International Journal of Engine Research. 2(1), 370-380
  • MACMILLAN, D, LA ROCCA, A, SHAYLER, PJ, MURPHY, M and PEGG, I, 2008. The Effect of Reducing Compression Ratio on the Work Output and Heat Release Characteristics of a DI Diesel under Cold Start Conditions: SAE paper 2008-01-1306 SAE International Journal of Engines. 1(1), 723-734
  • SHAYLER, PJ, LEONG, DKW, PEGG, IG and MURPHY, M, 2008. Investigations of Piston Ring Pack and Skirt Contributions to Motored Engine Friction: SAE paper 2008-01-1046 SAE International Journal of Engines. 1(1), 794-803
  • BONATESTA, F and SHAYLER, PJ, 2008. Factors Influencing the Burn Rate Characterisitcs of a Spark Ignition Engine with Variable Valve Timing Proc. IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 222, 2147-2158
  • LEONG, D.K.W., SHAYLER, P.J., PEGG, I.G. and MURPHY, M., 2007. Characterizing the effect of viscosity on friction in the piston assembly of internal combustion engines Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 221(4), 469-478
  • SHAYLER, P.J. and ALGER, L., 2007. A simple sampling system for sampling cylinder gases and its application to measure dilution by residuals on an S.I engine with VVT Transactions of the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan. 38(4), 59-63
  • SHAYLER, P.J., BAYLIS, W.S. and MURPHY, M., 2005. Main bearing friction and thermal interaction during the early seconds of cold engine operation Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. 127(1), 197-205
  • SHAYLER, P.J., LEONG, D.K.W. and MURPHY, M., 2005. Contributions to engine friction during cold, low-speed running and the dependence on oil viscosity SAE Transactions: Journal of Engines. 114(3), 1191-1201
  • SHAYLER, P. J., ALLEN, A. J. and ROBERTS, A. L., 2005. 2005-01-0056 Running Real-Time Engine Model Simulation with Hardware-in-the-Loop for Diesel Engine Development SAE SP. NO 1975, 297-304
  • SHAYLER, P. J., BROOKS, T. D., PUGH, G. J. and GAMBRILL, R., 2005. 2005-01-0375 The Influence of Pilot and Split-Main Injection Parameters on Diesel Emissions and Fuel Consumption SAE SP. NO 1976, 95-102
  • CHENG, K.Y., SHAYLER, P.J. and MURPHY, M., 2004. The influence of blow-by on indicated work output from a diesel engine under cold start conditions Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering. 218(3), 333-340
  • NG, H.K. and SHAYLER, P.J., 2004. The installation of Kiva-3v CFD code on PCs and performance benchmarking for the simulation of combustion in internal combustion engines Journal of the Energy Institute. 77(513), 90-96
  • SHAYLER, P. J. and NG, H. K., 2004. 2004-01-0116 Simulation Studies of the Effect of Fuel Injection Pattern on NO and Soot Formation in Diesel Engines SAE SP. NUMB 1823, 31-40
  • SHAYLER, P.J., HORN, G., JONES, S.T. and EADE, D., 2002. The Structure and Rapid Prototyping of a Controller for DISI Engines In: IMechE Transactions of Int Conf on Total Vehicle Technology. 203-218
  • SHAYLER, P.J., HORN, G. and JONES, S.T., 2002. The Assessment of Gasoline Engine Technology and Feature Combinations through Stimulations of Drive Cycle Performance In: IMechE Transactions of Int Conf on Total Vehicle Technology. 219-232
  • SHAYLER, P.J., DOW, P.I. and DAVIES, M.T., 2002. A Model and Methodology Used to Assess the Robustness of Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Economy Characteristics In: IMechE Transactions of Int Conf on Statistics and Analytical Methods in Automotive Engineering.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., BAYLIS, W.S. and MURPHY, M., 2002. 'Main Bearing Friction and Thermal Interaction During the Early Seconds of Cold Engine Operation'. ASME In: Fall Technical Conference, ASME.
  • DAVIES, S., DOW, P., DAVIES, M., DURRANT, A. and SHAYLER, P.J., 2002. 'Desktop Calibration and Feature Development of Production ECU Code' In: in IMechE Transactions of Int Conf on Total Vehicle Technology, Sussex. 187-202
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 2002. 'Exploiting Integrated Systems Modelling in Engine and Vehicle Development' In: in IMechE Seminar S876 on Vehicle Time Compression from Concept to Customer.
  • WINBORN, L.D. and SHAYLER, P.J., 2001. Fuel losses to the crankcase and hydrocarbon return with recirculated oil and ventilation flow Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering. 215(10), 1117-1130
  • SHAYLER, P.J., JONES, S.T., HORN, G. and EADE, D., 2001. Characterisation of DISI emissions and fuel economy in homogeneous and stratified charge modes of operation SAE Transactions: Journal of Engines. 110(3), 2426-2434
  • SHAYLER, P. J., JONES, S. T., HORN, G. and EADE, D., 2001. DISI Engine Spark and Fuel Injection Timings-Effects, Compromise and Robustness SAE Transactions. VOL 110(PART 3), 2435-2445
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 2000. The Build-Up of Oil Dilution by Gasoline and the Influence of Vehicle Usage Pattern In: SAE International Fuels and Lubricants Meeting.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 2000. Using Neural Networks in the Characterisation and Manipulation of Engine Data In: Professional Engineering Publishing 'Statistics for Engine Optimisation. 145-162
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 2000. Evaporative Emissions Systems: Requirements, Performance and Control In: IMechE Conference on 21st Century Emissions Technoloyg.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 2000. Fuel Transport to the Crankcase, Oil Dilution and HC Return with Breather Flow during the Cold Operation of a Spark Ignition Engine In: SAE Pub SP-1495.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 2000. The Influence of Gas/Fuel Ratio on Combustion Stability and Misfire Limits of Spark Ignition Engines In: SAE Pub SP-1517.
  • SHAYLER, P. J., CHICK, J., DARNTON, N. J. and EADE, D., 1999. Generic functions for fuel consumption and engine-out emissions of HC, CO and NO~x of spark-ignition engines Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Proceedings. Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. VOL 213(NUMBER 4), 365-378
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1999. The Effects of EGR and Turbocharging on Engine Heat Rejection Rates In: IMechE Paper C543-60, IMechE/SAE International Conference.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1999. Fuel Economy Predictions for Spark Ignition Engines with Direct Injection and Port Injection Fuelling Stragegies In: 7th International EAEC Congress - Conference IV.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1999. A Method Of Predicting Brake Specific Fuel Consumption Maps In: SP-1451.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1999. Predictions of Fuel Economy for Types of DISI and MPI Spark Ignition Engine In: IMechE, International Conference 'Integrated Power Train Systems for a Better Environment.
  • SHAYLER, P. J. and BELTON, C., 1999. In-cylinder fuel behaviour and exhaust emissions during the cold operation of a spark ignition engine Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Proceedings. Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. VOL 213(NUMBER 2), 161-174
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1999. Routes of Improving Heater and Engine Performance during Warm-up In: IMechE/SAE International Conference.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1997. Combustion Stability Mapping During Warm-Up For Spark Timing And Mixture Ratio Calibrations In: 6th International EAEC Cong - Conference II Energy Savings Emissions. 269-282
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1997. The Effect Of Gasoline Blend On Emissions And The Open-Loop Control Of Mixture Ratio In: Automotive Fuels for the 21st Century.
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1997. Interpreting Uego Sensor Measurements Of Mixture Air/Fuel Ratio In: 6th International EAEC Cong - Conference IV Adv Automotive Elec. 1075-1088
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1997. Stored And Lost Fuel Quantities After Engine Start-Up In: Automotive Engines And Powertrains, Autotech '97. 155-170
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1997. The Application Of Neural Network Techniques To Automotive Spark Ignition Engines In: IFAC Symp: Safeprocess '97. 269-282
  • SHAYLER, P. J., CHICK, J. P., HAYDEN, D. J., YUEN, H. C. R. and MA, T., 1997. Progress on Modelling Engine Thermal Behaviour for VTMS Applications SAE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS P. ISSUE 314, 679-690
  • SHAYLER, P. J., COLECHIN, M. J. F. and SCARISBRICK, A., 1996. Intra-Cycle Resolution of Heat Transfer to Fuel in the Intake Port of an S.I. Engine SAE Transactions. VOL 105(NUMBER 3), 2097-2109
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1996. Mixture Ratio Control With Air-Flow Anticipation During Transients Using Neural Networks In: 29th ISATA International Conference On Automotive Electronic Control. 135-144
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1996. The Prediction Of Fuel Consumption And Emissions During Engine Warm-Up In: 3rd International Seminar On Worldwide Emission Standards And How To Meet Them. 53-64
  • SHAYLER, P.J., 1996. Intake Port Fuel Transport And Emissions: The Influence Of Injector Type And Fuel Composition In: Sae International Fuels And Lubricants Meeting.

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