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Exploring the Potential of Miller Cycle with and without EGR for Maximum Efficiency and Minimum Exhaust Emissions in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

Journal Article
03-12-05-0037
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/03-12-05-0037
Published September 03, 2019 by SAE International in United States
Exploring the Potential of Miller Cycle with and without EGR for Maximum Efficiency and Minimum Exhaust Emissions in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
Citation: Guan, W., Pedrozo, V., Wang, X., Zhao, H. et al., "Exploring the Potential of Miller Cycle with and without EGR for Maximum Efficiency and Minimum Exhaust Emissions in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine," SAE Int. J. Engines 12(5):579-595, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/03-12-05-0037.
Language: English

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