Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Fuel Injection Timing on Soot Particle Size and Number Characteristics of Diesel Engine

Authors

• Sahil Rana - Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
• Mohit Raj Saxena - Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
• Rakesh Kumar Maurya - Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
• Pravesh Chandra Shukla - Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai

Topic

• Particulate matter (PM)
• Diesel / compression ignition engines
• Hydrocarbons
• Nitrogen oxides
• Fuel consumption
• Fuel injection
• Wind tunnel tests
• Combustion and combustion processes
• Emissions

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