Modeling and Simulation of N-butane Adsorption/Desorption in a Carbon Canister

Authors

• R. Banerjee - Mark IV Automotive/Dayco Technical Center
• D. Klein - Mark IV Automotive/Dayco Technical Center
• W. Breig - Mark IV Automotive/Dayco Technical Center
• L. Oliver - Mark IV Automotive/Dayco Technical Center
• Xingyan Bai - University of Missouri-Rolla, 210A ME Annex Building
• K. M. Isaac - University of Missouri-Rolla, 210A ME Annex Building

Topic

• Simulation and modeling
• Emissions control
• Gasoline
• Pressure
• Gases

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