Optimization of a non-fueled prechamber ignition system for a lean-burn, industrial natural gas engine

Proceedings of the 2004 Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division

Volumn , Issue , 2004, Pages 669-677

  Honl, Corey A ^a  

^a Dresser Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COST EFFECTIVENESS; FUEL SYSTEMS; GAS ENGINES; IGNITION; NATURAL GAS; OPTIMIZATION; PARAMETER ESTIMATION;

ADVANCED RECIPROCATING ENGINE SYSTEMS (ARES); INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS ENGINES; OPERATIONAL COSTS; PRECHAMBER SYSTEMS;

IGNITION SYSTEMS;

EID: 14044265075     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1115/icef2004-0821     Document Type: Conference Paper

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