Characterization of an in-cylinder flow structure in a high-tumble spark ignition engine

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 5, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 375-400

  Li, Y ^a   Zhao, H ^a   Leach, B ^a   Ma, T ^a   Ladommatos, N ^a  

^a BRUNEL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Charge stratification; Flow structure; PIV; SI engine; Tumble flow

Indexed keywords

CHARACTERIZATION; COMPACTION; ELECTRIC CHARGE; ENGINE CYLINDERS; EXHAUST GASES; IGNITION; KINETIC ENERGY; NATURAL FREQUENCIES; STOKERS; STRATIFIED CHARGE ENGINES;

CHARGE STRATIFICATION; FLOW STRUCTURES; PARTICLE IMAGE VELOCIMETRY (PIV); TUMBLE FLOW;

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES;

EID: 9944257591     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/1468087042320924     Document Type: Article

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