Effects of the compression ratio on nitric oxide emissions for a spark ignition engine: Results from a thermodynamic cycle simulation

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 249-268

  Caton, J A ^a  

^a Texas AandM University   (United States)

Author keywords

compression ratio; nitric oxide emissions; spark ignition engine; thermodynamic simulations

Indexed keywords

EID: 84990341717     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 20413149     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/146808703322743877     Document Type: Article

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