Fuel and ignition control methodologies for engines with articulated connecting rods

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 207-214

  Evans, K ^a   Olsen, D ^a,b   Willson, B ^a  

^a Department of Mechanical Engineering   (United States)

^b Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

Author keywords

Articulated connecting rod; Engine efficiency; Ignition timing; Pollutant emissions

Indexed keywords

AIR POLLUTION; COMBUSTION; CONNECTING RODS; ENGINE PISTONS; FUEL CONSUMPTION; FUEL ECONOMY; GAS FUELS; IGNITION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; PARTICULATE EMISSIONS; TURBULENCE;

ARTICULATED CONNECTING RODS; ENGINE EFFICIENCY; IGNITION TIMING; POLLUTANT EMISSIONS;

DIESEL ENGINES;

EID: 22044439001     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/146808705X7437     Document Type: Article

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