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An Experimental Investigation of the Origin of Increased NO x Emissions When Fueling a Heavy-Duty Compression-Ignition Engine with Soy Biodiesel

Journal Article
2009-01-1792
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1792
Published June 15, 2009 by SAE International in United States
An Experimental Investigation of the Origin of Increased NO <sub>x</sub> Emissions When Fueling a Heavy-Duty Compression-Ignition Engine with Soy Biodiesel
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Citation: Mueller, C., Boehman, A., and Martin, G., "An Experimental Investigation of the Origin of Increased NOx Emissions When Fueling a Heavy-Duty Compression-Ignition Engine with Soy Biodiesel," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 2(1):789-816, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1792.
Language: English

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