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The Impact of Miller Valve Timing on Combustion and Charging Performance of an Ethanol- and Methanol-Fueled Heavy-Duty Spark Ignition Engine

Journal Article
03-14-05-0044
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/03-14-05-0044
Published May 10, 2021 by SAE International in United States
The Impact of Miller Valve Timing on Combustion and Charging Performance of an Ethanol- and Methanol-Fueled Heavy-Duty Spark Ignition Engine
Citation: Mahendar, S., Venkataraman, V., and Erlandsson, A., "The Impact of Miller Valve Timing on Combustion and Charging Performance of an Ethanol- and Methanol-Fueled Heavy-Duty Spark Ignition Engine," SAE Int. J. Engines 14(5):733-748, 2021, https://doi.org/10.4271/03-14-05-0044.
Language: English

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