Effects of spark-assistance on controlled auto-ignition combustion at different injection timings in a multicylinder direct-injection gasoline engine

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 133-148

  Kalian, N ^a   Zhao, H ^a   Yang, C ^a  

^a BRUNEL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Controlled auto ignition combustion; Direct injection; HCCI; Injection timings

Indexed keywords

AUTO-IGNITION; COMBUSTION PRO-CESS; CONTROLLED AUTO-IGNITION COMBUSTION; CONTROLLED AUTO-IGNITION COMBUSTIONS; DIRECT INJECTION; ENGINE PERFORMANCE; ENGINE SPEED; EXHAUST VALVES; GASOLINE ENGINES; HCCI; HEAT RELEASE; HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION; INDICATED MEAN EFFECTIVE PRESSURE; INJECTION GASOLINE ENGINES; INJECTION TIMING; INJECTION TIMINGS; OXIDES OF NITROGEN; SPARK DISCHARGE; SPARK TIMING; SPECIFIC VALUES;

CHARGE TRAPPING; COMBUSTION KNOCK; ELECTRIC SPARKS; GASOLINE; MACHINE DESIGN; PHOTOMASKS; SMOKE; THERMOCHEMISTRY;

IGNITION;

EID: 69249088114     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 14680874     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/14680874JER03209     Document Type: Article

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