Reactivity controlled compression ignition and conventional diesel combustion: A comparison of methods to meet light-duty NOx and fuel economy targets

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 14, Issue 5, 2013, Pages 452-468

  Kokjohn, Sage L ^a,b   Reitz, Rolf D ^a  

^a University of Wisconsin Madison   (United States)

^b CUMMINS INC   (United States)

Author keywords

emissions reduction; homogeneous charge compression ignition; low temperature combustion; reactivity controlled compression ignition; Thermal efficiency

Indexed keywords

DIESEL ENGINES; EFFICIENCY; EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL ECONOMY; FUELS; HEAT TRANSFER; NITROGEN OXIDES; SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION; TEMPERATURE;

COMPRESSION IGNITION; EMISSIONS REDUCTION; HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION; LOW TEMPERATURE COMBUSTION; THERMAL EFFICIENCY;

IGNITION;

EID: 84892950798     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 20413149     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1468087413476032     Document Type: Article

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