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Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modelling of Urea Water Solution Spray in High-Temperature Crossflow for Selective Catalytic Reduction Applications

Journal Article
13-03-02-0012
ISSN: 2640-642X, e-ISSN: 2640-6438
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/13-03-02-0012
Published April 07, 2022 by SAE International in United States
Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modelling of Urea Water Solution Spray in High-Temperature Crossflow for Selective Catalytic Reduction Applications
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Citation: Khan, D., Bjernemose, J., and Lund, I., "Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modelling of Urea Water Solution Spray in High-Temperature Crossflow for Selective Catalytic Reduction Applications," SAE J. STEEP 3(2):139-153, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/13-03-02-0012.
Language: English

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