Minimum Engine Flame Temperature Impacts on Diesel and Spark-Ignition Engine NOx Production

Authors

• Patrick F. Flynn - Cummins Engine Company
• Gary L. Hunter - Cummins Engine Company
• Russell P. Durrett - Cummins Engine Company
• Lisa A. Farrell - Cummins Engine Company
• Wole C. Akinyemi - Cummins Engine Company

Topic

• Nitrogen oxides
• Combustion and combustion processes
• Production

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