1D-3D Analysis of the Scavenging and Combustion Process in a Gasoline and Natural-Gas Fuelled Two-Stroke Engine

Authors

• F. Bozza - Università di Napoli “Federico II”
• A. Gimelli - Università di Napoli “Federico II”
• L. Andreassi - Università di Roma Tor Vergata
• V. Rocco - Università di Roma Tor Vergata
• R. Scarcelli - Università di Roma Tor Vergata

Topic

• Two stroke engines
• Exhaust pipes
• Combustion and combustion processes
• Spark ignition engines
• Natural gas
• Scavenging
• Crankcases
• Engine cylinders
• Gasoline

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