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A Comparative Study of a Spark Ignition Engine Running on Hydrogen, Synthesis Gas and Natural Gas

Journal Article
2013-01-0229
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-0229
Published April 08, 2013 by SAE International in United States
A Comparative Study of a Spark Ignition Engine Running on Hydrogen, Synthesis Gas and Natural Gas
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Citation: Orbaiz, P., Brear, M., Abbasi, P., and Dennis, P., "A Comparative Study of a Spark Ignition Engine Running on Hydrogen, Synthesis Gas and Natural Gas," SAE Int. J. Engines 6(1):23-44, 2013, https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-0229.
Language: English

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