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High Load Expansion of Catalytic EGR-Loop Reforming under Stoichiometric Conditions for Increased Efficiency in Spark Ignition Engines

Journal Article
2019-01-0244
ISSN: 2641-9645, e-ISSN: 2641-9645
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0244
Published April 02, 2019 by SAE International in United States
High Load Expansion of Catalytic EGR-Loop Reforming under Stoichiometric Conditions for Increased Efficiency in Spark Ignition Engines
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Citation: Szybist, J., Pihl, J., Huff, S., and Kaul, B., "High Load Expansion of Catalytic EGR-Loop Reforming under Stoichiometric Conditions for Increased Efficiency in Spark Ignition Engines," SAE Int. J. Adv. & Curr. Prac. in Mobility 1(2):588-600, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0244.
Language: English

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