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Performance Comparison of LPG and Gasoline in an Engine Configured for EGR-Loop Catalytic Reforming

Journal Article
2021-01-1158
ISSN: 2641-9645, e-ISSN: 2641-9645
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1158
Published September 21, 2021 by SAE International in United States
Performance Comparison of LPG and Gasoline in an Engine Configured for EGR-Loop Catalytic Reforming
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Citation: Szybist, J., Pihl, J., Hawa, H., and Roychoudhury, S., "Performance Comparison of LPG and Gasoline in an Engine Configured for EGR-Loop Catalytic Reforming," SAE Int. J. Adv. & Curr. Prac. in Mobility 4(2):610-625, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1158.
Language: English

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