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Flame Image Velocimetry Analysis of Flame Front Turbulence and Growth Rate in an Optical Direct-Injection Spark-Ignition Engine

Journal Article
03-15-05-0036
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/03-15-05-0036
Published December 22, 2021 by SAE International in United States
Flame Image Velocimetry Analysis of Flame Front Turbulence and Growth Rate in an Optical Direct-Injection Spark-Ignition Engine
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Citation: Lu, Y., Kim, D., Yang, J., and Kook, S., "Flame Image Velocimetry Analysis of Flame Front Turbulence and Growth Rate in an Optical Direct-Injection Spark-Ignition Engine," SAE Int. J. Engines 15(5):671-687, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/03-15-05-0036.
Language: English

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