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A Comparative Study of Directly Injected, Spark Ignition Engine Combustion and Energy Transfer with Natural Gas, Gasoline, and Charge Dilution

Journal Article
04-15-02-0009
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/04-15-02-0009
Published January 13, 2022 by SAE International in United States
A Comparative Study of Directly Injected, Spark Ignition Engine Combustion and Energy Transfer with Natural Gas, Gasoline, and Charge Dilution
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Citation: Kar, T., Zhou, Z., Brear, M., Yang, Y. et al., "A Comparative Study of Directly Injected, Spark Ignition Engine Combustion and Energy Transfer with Natural Gas, Gasoline, and Charge Dilution," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 15(2):199-220, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/04-15-02-0009.
Language: English

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