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Particle Size Distribution Measurements of Neat and Water-Emulsified Oxymethylene Ethers in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

Journal Article
04-13-02-0012
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/04-13-02-0012
Published August 24, 2020 by SAE International in United States
Particle Size Distribution Measurements of Neat and Water-Emulsified Oxymethylene Ethers in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
Citation: Dworschak, P., Berger, V., Härtl, M., and Wachtmeister, G., "Particle Size Distribution Measurements of Neat and Water-Emulsified Oxymethylene Ethers in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 13(2):187-203, 2020, https://doi.org/10.4271/04-13-02-0012.
Language: English

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