Tumbling flow analysis in a four-valve spark ignition engine using particle image velocimetry

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 139-155

  Li, Y ^a   Zhao, H ^a   Peng, Z ^a   Ladommatos, N ^a  

^a BRUNEL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

PIV measurements; spark ignition engine; tumble motion

Indexed keywords

EID: 84990358792     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 20413149     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/14680870260189262     Document Type: Article

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