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Ignition Characteristics of Ethane and Its Roles in Natural Gas for HCCI Engine Operation

Journal Article
2015-01-0811
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-0811
Published April 14, 2015 by SAE International in United States
Ignition Characteristics of Ethane and Its Roles in Natural Gas for HCCI Engine Operation
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Citation: Tanaka, H., Kobayashi, K., Sako, T., Sakai, Y. et al., "Ignition Characteristics of Ethane and Its Roles in Natural Gas for HCCI Engine Operation," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 8(2):307-328, 2015, https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-0811.
Language: English

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