Ion current measurement in a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 6, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 453-463

  Tanaka, T ^a   Narahara, K ^a   Tabata, M ^a   Yoshiyama, S ^b   Tomita, E ^b  

^a MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION   (Japan)

^b OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Gasoline engine; Homogeneous charge compression ignition; Ion current

Indexed keywords

COMBUSTION; IONIZATION; SENSORS;

HCCI COMBUSTION; ION CURRENTS; MASS FRACTION;

SPARK PLUGS;

EID: 27644453956     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 14680874     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/146808705X30413     Document Type: Article

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