Numerical Modelling of Mixture Formation and Combustion in DISI Hydrogen Engines with Various Injection Strategies

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• Arash Hamzehloo - University College London
• Pavlos Aleiferis - University College London

Topic

• Combustion chambers
• Carbon dioxide
• Hydrogen engines
• Combustion and combustion processes
• Hydrogen fuel
• Fuel injection

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