A Methodology to Estimate the Swirl Number at TDC In DI Diesel Engines: Through the Combination of CFD and Steady Flow Rig Results

Authors

• J. V. Pastor - CMT - Motores Térmicos Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
• X. Margot - CMT - Motores Térmicos Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
• A. Gil - CMT - Motores Térmicos Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
• J. C. Donayre - CMT - Motores Térmicos Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

Topic

• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Diesel / compression ignition engines
• Engine cylinders

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