Modelling the early stage of spark ignition engine combustion using the KIVA-3V code incorporating an ignition model

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 179-192

  Andreassi, L ^a   Cordiner, S ^a   Rocco, V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR VERGATA   (Italy)

Author keywords

combustion modelling; compressed natural gas (CNG); engine combustion; ignition; KIVA 3V code; turbocharged engine

Indexed keywords

EID: 84990353976     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 20413149     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/146808703322223379     Document Type: Article

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