Performance Analysis of a Spark Ignited Engine with ETBE as a Blending Agent

Authors

• Peter E. Jenkins - Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Nebraska
• Yong-Seok Cho - Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Nebraska
• Bongsoo Kim - Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Nebraska

Topic

• Spark ignition engines
• Computer simulation
• Ethanol
• Gasoline

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