Modelling the flow distribution through automotive catalytic converters

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

Volumn 215, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 379-383

  Benjamin, S F ^a   Haimad, N ^a   Roberts, C A ^a   Wollin, J ^a  

^a Faculty of Engineering and Computing   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Catalytic converters; CFD; Entrance effects; Flow maldistribution

Indexed keywords

EID: 20244371515     PISSN: 09544062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/0954406011520779     Document Type: Article

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