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Optimization of a High-Speed Dual-Fuel (Natural Gas-Diesel) Compression Ignition Engine for Gen-sets

Journal Article
03-14-03-0022
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
Published February 12, 2021 by SAE International in United States
Optimization of a High-Speed Dual-Fuel (Natural Gas-Diesel) Compression Ignition Engine for Gen-sets
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Citation: Mattarelli, E., Rinaldini, C., Savioli, T., and Scrignoli, F., "Optimization of a High-Speed Dual-Fuel (Natural Gas-Diesel) Compression Ignition Engine for Gen-sets," SAE Int. J. Engines 14(3):369-386, 2021, https://doi.org/10.4271/03-14-03-0022.
Language: English

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