A model for simulating the instantaneous crank kinematics and total mechanical losses in a multicylinder in-line engine

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 379-397

  Potenza, R ^a   Dunne, J F ^a   Vulli, S ^a   Richardson, D ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX   (United Kingdom)

^b JAGUAR LAND ROVER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

In line engine; Multibody dynamics; Semi empirical friction models

Indexed keywords

DYNAMOMETERS; FUEL INJECTION; GASOLINE; KINEMATICS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TORQUE MEASUREMENT;

IN-LINE ENGINES; MECHANICAL LOSSES; MULTIBODY DYNAMICS; SEMI-EMPIRICAL FRICTION MODELS;

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES;

EID: 34748902993     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 14680874     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/14680874JER00507     Document Type: Article

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