Comparison of 2-ethylhexyl nitrate and fuel composition induced changes in the diesel spray ignition process

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 47-67

  Higgins, B S ^a   Siebers, D L ^a   Aradi, A A ^b  

^a SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES   (United States)

^b Ethyl Corporation   (United States)

Author keywords

2 ethylhexyl nitrate; autoignition; cetane number; diesel spray; thermal boost; two stage ignition

Indexed keywords

EID: 3042690521     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 20413149     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/1468087011545343     Document Type: Article

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