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Effects of Hydroxy Gas Addition on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Powered Lean-Operated Spark-Ignition Engine

Journal Article
04-14-01-0004
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/04-14-01-0004
Published April 13, 2021 by SAE International in United States
Effects of Hydroxy Gas Addition on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Powered Lean-Operated Spark-Ignition Engine
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Citation: Çakmak, A., Girisen, A., and Ozcan, H., "Effects of Hydroxy Gas Addition on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Powered Lean-Operated Spark-Ignition Engine," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 14(1):41-54, 2021, https://doi.org/10.4271/04-14-01-0004.
Language: English

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