Effects of exhaust gas recirculation on diesel particulate matter morphology and NOx emissions

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 165-175

  Lee, K O ^a   Zhu, J ^a   Song, J ^a  

^a ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

diesel particulates; exhaust gas recirculation; morphology; NOx emissions

Indexed keywords

EID: 84990365114     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: 20413149     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/14680874JER02307     Document Type: Article

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