Dr. Hiltner’s primary expertise lies in the development of combustion systems for heavy duty spark ignited engines. This includes the development and use of cycle simulation tools, utilization of advanced engine testing methods, and analysis of both test cell and ‘real world’ data. Innovative engine concepts created by Dr. Hiltner and developed in conjunction with industry partners are included in a number of successful production engines.
Mr. Flory began working with Hiltner Combustion Systems in 2004, following successful stints at Ford Motor Company and Honda R&D Americas. In addition to extensive work on the development of modern control systems for high performance natural gas and gasoline engines, he has worked with Hiltner Combustion Systems clients to implement control system simulation tools which vastly reduce algorithm development and deployment time. Mr. Flory’s testing experience, which ranges from production automotive engines to high output turbocharged stationary engines, provides an excellent backdrop for the development of control systems, combustion systems, and simulation tools.