Volumes | Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Engines , Nitrogen oxides , Fuels , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Control systems , Cylinders , Experimental design , Fuel efficiency , Compression

Waukesha 275GL Series NOx Control System Development and Performance Testing

Jared J. Wentz

ICEF 2010; 19-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35038

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Topics: Control systems , Nitrogen oxides , Testing performance , Engines , Emissions , Fuels , Oxygen , Sensors , Accounting , Compression

Study on NOx Emission of Medium Speed Micro Pilot Gas Engine With Pre-Combustion Chamber

Satoru Goto

ICEF 2010; 25-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35052

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Engines , Nitrogen oxides , Gas engines , Fuels , Maintenance , Syngas , Thermal efficiency , Carbon

On Comparative Performance Testing of Prechamber and Open Chamber Laser Ignition

Sachin Joshi, Frank Loccisano, Azer P. Yalin, Dave T. Montgomery

ICEF 2010; 33-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35058

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Topics: Ignition , Lasers , Testing performance , Engines , Brakes , Cylinders , Pressure , Electrodes , Emissions , Exhaust systems

Mineral-Metal, Multi-Phase Coatings to Protect Combustion Chamber Components Against Hot-Gas Corrosion and Thermal Loading

Vadim Verlotski, Rudolf H. Stanglmaier, Gu¨nter Moormann, Ralph Geraets

ICEF 2010; 41-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35068

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Topics: Coatings , Combustion chambers , Corrosion , Metals , Minerals , Engines , Valves , Exhaust systems , Adhesion , Ceramic coatings

In-Cylinder Equivalence Ratio Measurements in a EGR Equipped Engine

Sreenath B. Gupta, Bipin Bihari, Munidhar Biruduganti, Raj Sekar

ICEF 2010; 49-54doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35072

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Topics: Cylinders , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Atoms , Emissions , Lasers , Natural gas , Oxygen

Development of an Exhaust Manifold Design Optimization for Cylinder Scavenging and Turbocharger Performance

Diana K. Grauer, Kirby S. Chapman

ICEF 2010; 55-63doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35082

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Topics: Cylinders , Design , Exhaust manifolds , Optimization , Turbochargers , Pressure , Engines , Gates (Closures) , Teams , Turbines

An Assessment of the Relative Benefits of Miller Cycle and Turbocompounding on a Medium Speed Diesel Engine Using Second Law Analysis

Thomas M. Lavertu, Roy J. Primus, Omowoleola C. Akinyemi

ICEF 2010; 65-73doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35085

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Topics: Diesel engines , Miller cycle , Exhaust systems , Turbines , Architecture , Compression , Cycles , Energy recovery , Engines , Valves

In-Cylinder Optical Diagnostics in a Laser Ignited Natural Gas Fired Reciprocating Engine

Bipin Bihari, Sreenath B. Gupta, Munidhar S. Biruduganti, Raj R. Sekar

ICEF 2010; 75-81doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35105

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Topics: Cylinders , Lasers , Natural gas , Piston engines , Combustion , Temperature , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Engines

Performance of a Large Bore Natural Gas Engine With Reformed Natural Gas Prechamber Fueling

Matthew D. Ruter, Daniel B. Olsen, Mark V. Scotto, Mark A. Perna

ICEF 2010; 83-91doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35162

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Topics: Gas engines , Natural gas , Syngas , Combustion , Fuels , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Carbon , Engines , Flames

Development of a Cycle-Resolved Mechanism for Carbon Monoxide Formation

Jacob J. McFarland, Diana K. Grauer, Kirby S. Chapman

ICEF 2010; 93-97doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35173

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Topics: Carbon , Cycles , Engines , Cylinders , Equilibrium (Physics) , Geometry , Air pollution , Carbon dioxide , Compressors , Emissions

Fuels

Effect of High Sulfur Military JP-8 Fuel on Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions and EGR Cooler Condensate

Michael Smith, Zoran Filipi, Peter Schihl, Dennis Assanis

ICEF 2010; 99-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35001

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Topics: Condensed matter , Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust gas recirculation , Fuels , Military systems , Sulfur , Diesel , Engines , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Diesel Engine Operation Using Ammonia as a Carbon-Free Fuel

Aaron J. Reiter, Song-Charng Kong

ICEF 2010; 111-117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35026

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Topics: Carbon , Diesel engines , Fuels , Engines , Combustion , Diesel , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Nitrogen oxides , Torque

Correlation Between Speciated Hydrocarbon Emissions and Flame Ionization Detector Response for Gasoline/Alcohol Blends

Thomas Wallner

ICEF 2010; 119-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35031

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Topics: Emissions , Ethanol , Flames , Gasoline , Ionization , Sensors , Engines , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Instrumentation

Optimization of the Performance and Emissions of Soy Biodiesel Blends in a Modern Diesel Engine

Mike Bunce, David Snyder, Gayatri Adi, Carrie Hall, Gregory Shaver

ICEF 2010; 129-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35034

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Topics: Biodiesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Optimization , Diesel , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Combustion , Fuel consumption , Decision making

Comparison of Regulated and Unregulated Exhaust Emissions From a Fleet of Multi-Fuel Solid Resource Collection Vehicles

Arvind Thiruvengadam, Daniel K. Carder, Mohan Krishnamurthy, Mridul Gautam

ICEF 2010; 139-147doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35053

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Topics: Emissions , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Vehicles , Trucks , Diesel , Liquefied natural gas , Solid wastes , Chain , Cycles

Effect of Biodiesel, JP-8 and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel on Autoignition, Combustion, Performance and Emissions in a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine

Chandrasekharan Jayakumar, Jagdish Nargunde, Anubhav Sinha, Walter Bryzik, Naeim A. Henein, Eric Sattler

ICEF 2010; 149-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35060

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Topics: Biodiesel , Combustion , Cylinders , Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Sulfur , Fuels , Diffusion (Physics) , Engines

Effect of Swirl and Injection Pressure on Performance and Emissions of JP-8 Fueled High Speed Single Cylinder Diesel Engine

Jagdish Nargunde, Chandrasekharan Jayakumar, Anubhav Sinha, Naeim A. Henein, Walter Bryzik, Eric Sattler

ICEF 2010; 163-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35073

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Topics: Cylinders , Diesel engines , Emissions , Pressure , Combustion , Particulate matter , Engines , Fuels , Amperes , Common rail fuel injectors

CFD and Optical Investigations of Fluid Dynamics and Mixture Formation in a DI-H₂ICE

Riccardo Scarcelli, Thomas Wallner, Hermann Obermair, Victor M. Salazar, Sebastian A. Kaiser

ICEF 2010; 175-188doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35084

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Topics: Automobiles , Compression , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Cylinders , Ejectors , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Fuels

The Impacts of Mid-Level Alcohol Content in Gasoline on SIDI Engine-Out and Tailpipe Emissions

Xin He, John C. Ireland, Bradley T. Zigler, Matthew A. Ratcliff, Keith E. Knoll, Teresa L. Alleman, Jon H. Luecke, John T. Tester

ICEF 2010; 189-201doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35106

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Ethanol , Gasoline , Fuels , Particulate matter , Carbon , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Fourier transforms , Gasoline engines

Comparison of Propane and Methane Performance and Emissions in a Turbocharged Direct Injection Dual Fuel Engine

C. M. Gibson, A. C. Polk, N. T. Shoemaker, K. K. Srinivasan, S. R. Krishnan

ICEF 2010; 203-213doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35128

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Methane , Diesel , Stress , Nitrogen oxides , Natural gas , Smoke , Biomass

Investigation and Demonstration of a Small Intermittent Internal Combustion Heavy-Fueled Engine

David A. Clark, Albert K. Owen, Albert F. Kascak, Brian J. Porter

ICEF 2010; 215-224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35130

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Topics: Combustion , Engines , Fuels , Army , Defense industry , Flight , Safety , Simulation , Testing , Thermal management

Exhaust Emissions of a H₂-Enriched Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Equipped With Cooled EGR and Variable Geometry Turbocharger

C. Liew, H. Li, S. Liu, M. C. Besch, B. Ralston, N. Clark, Y. Huang

ICEF 2010; 225-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35179

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust gas recirculation , Exhaust systems , Geometry , Turbochargers , Nitrogen oxides , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Flow (Dynamics)

Flame Propagation in Natural Gas Fueled Direct Injection Engines

Mark Fabbroni, James S. Wallace

ICEF 2010; 235-245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35182

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Topics: Engines , Flames , Natural gas , Ignition , Luminescence , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Diesel engines , Jets , Compression

Combustion and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of a Passenger Car Diesel Engine Fueled With Biodiesel 30% Derived From Soybean

Myung Yoon Kim, WooHeum Cho, Eun-Hyun Lee, Jerok Chun

ICEF 2010; 247-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35191

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Topics: Automobiles , Biodiesel , Combustion , Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Diesel , Engines , Stress , Exhaust gas recirculation

Fuel Property Effects on PCCI Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

Cosmin E. Dumitrescu, W. Stuart Neill, Hongsheng Guo, Vahid Hosseini, Wallace L. Chippior

ICEF 2010; 255-264doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35194

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel engines , Fuels , Emissions , Brakes , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Pressure , Soot , Temperature

Advanced Combustion

Experimental Investigations of Cycle-to-Cycle and Cylinder-to-Cylinder Variation of PCCI Combustion With High Injection Pressures

S. Juttu, S. S. Thipse, Praveen Mishra, N. B. Dhande, N. V. Marathe, M. K. Gajendra Babu

ICEF 2010; 265-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35021

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Topics: Combustion , Cycles , Cylinders , Exhaust gas recirculation

End-of-Injection Behavior of Diesel Sprays Measured With X-Ray Radiography

Alan Kastengren, Christopher F. Powell, Zunping Liu, Seoksu Moon, Jian Gao, Xusheng Zhang, Jin Wang

ICEF 2010; 279-287doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35032

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Topics: Diesel , Sprays , X-rays , Waves , Density , Fuels , Emissions , Needles , Nozzles , Diesel engines

A Comparative Study of Combustion Models for Spark Ignition Engines Based on Experimentation and CFD Simulation

Raouf Mobasheri, M. Sadegh Shahrokhi-Dehkordi

ICEF 2010; 289-299doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35035

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Spark-ignition engine , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Cylinders , Density , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Probability

An Assessment of the Thermodynamics Associated With High-Efficiency Engines

Jerald A. Caton

ICEF 2010; 301-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35037

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Topics: Automotive engines , Combustion , Compression , Design , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Fuels , Heat losses , Simulation

Numerical Study on a Heavy Duty CI Engine to Achieve Ultra-Low Emissions

H. Koten, M. Yilmaz, M. Z. Gul

ICEF 2010; 319-328doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35043

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Diesel engines , Emissions , Sprays

An Experimental Investigation of Low Octane Gasoline in Diesel Engines

Stephen Ciatti, Swami Nathan Subramanian

ICEF 2010; 329-339doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35056

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Topics: Diesel engines , Gasoline , Emissions , Combustion , Nitrogen oxides , Diesel , Fuels , Low temperature , Compression , Fuel efficiency

Investigation of Running HCCI With Dual-Fuel in a Small Scale Engine

Yuh-Yih Wu, Hsien-Chi Tsai, Ta-Chuan Liu

ICEF 2010; 341-349doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35062

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Topics: Engines , Fuels , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Compression , Gasoline , Pressure , Heat , Temperature , Combustion , Cylinders

Fuel-Line Stationary Waves and Variability in CI Combustion During Complex Injection Strategies

A. D. Michailidis, R. K. Stobart, G. P. McTaggart-Cowan

ICEF 2010; 351-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35069

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Standing waves , Ejectors , Stability , Cylinders , Common rail fuel injectors , Cycles , Diesel engines , Fuel consumption

Efficiency Considerations of Later-Phased Low Temperature Diesel Combustion

Bryan M. Knight, Joshua A. Bittle, Timothy J. Jacobs

ICEF 2010; 359-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35070

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Low temperature , Brakes , Fuels , Exhaust systems , Friction , Heat transfer , Carbon , Diesel engines

Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of a Polypropylene Blended Diesel Fuel in a Direct Injection Compression Engine

Valentin Soloiu, Yoshinobu Yoshihara, Kazuie Nishiwaki, Yasufumi Nakanishi

ICEF 2010; 369-378doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35079

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Topics: Combustion , Compression , Diesel , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Stress , Heat , Temperature , Density

Comparison of Crankangle Based Ignition Timing Methods on an HCCI Engine

Ahmad Ghazimirsaied, Mahdi Shahbakhti, Charles Robert Koch

ICEF 2010; 379-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35087

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Topics: Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Ignition , Combustion , Engines , Heat , Pressure , Cylinders , Flames

Investigation of Ethanol Spray From Different DI Injectors by Using Two-Dimensional Laser Induced Exciplex Fluorescence at Potential Cold-Start Condition

Hao Chen, Min Xu, Gaoming Zhang, Ming Zhang, Yuyin Zhang

ICEF 2010; 391-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35090

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Topics: Boiling , Ejectors , Ethanol , Fluorescence , Fuels , Lasers , Sprays

In-Cycle Closed Loop Control of the Fuel Injection on a 1-Cylinder Heavy Duty CI-Engine

Claes-Go¨ran Zander, Per Tunesta˚l, Ola Stenla˚a˚s, Bengt Johansson

ICEF 2010; 405-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35100

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Topics: Cycles , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Fuels , Control equipment , Heat , Combustion , Feedback , Fluctuations (Physics) , Real-time control

Comparison of Filter Smoke Number and Elemental Carbon Mass From Partially Premixed Low Temperature Combustion in a Direct Injection Diesel Engine

William F. Northrop, Stanislav V. Bohac, Dennis N. Assanis, Jo-Yu Chin

ICEF 2010; 415-422doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35117

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Topics: Carbon , Combustion , Diesel engines , Filters , Low temperature , Smoke , Soot , Emissions , Fuels , Biodiesel

Model-Based Estimation of Turbocharger Requirements for Boosting an HCCI Engine

Sotirios Mamalis, Aristotelis Babajimopoulos

ICEF 2010; 423-430doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35122

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Topics: Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Turbochargers , Stress , Combustion , Engines , Computer software , Cylinders , Enthalpy , Exhaust manifolds , Exhaust systems

An Optical Study of Spark Ignition and Flame Kernel Development Near the Lean Limit at Elevated Pressure

Jaclyn E. Nesbitt, Seong-Young Lee, Jeffrey D. Naber, Rajat Arora

ICEF 2010; 431-440doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35136

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Topics: Flames , Ignition , Pressure , Chemiluminescence , Combustion , Engines , Fuels , Heat losses , Vessels , Buoyancy

Fast Methods to Analyze High-Speed Images of HCCI and Spark-Assisted HCCI Ignition Events

Peter E. Keros, Dimitris Assanis, Jill Schlechtweg, Margaret S. Wooldridge

ICEF 2010; 441-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35143

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Topics: Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Ignition , Imaging , Dimensions , Fuels , Algorithms , Analytical methods , Combustion , Cylinders , Engines

In-Cylinder Velocity Measurements and Analysis in a Briggs and Stratton Engine

Semih O¨lc¸men, Marcus Ashford

ICEF 2010; 457-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35155

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Topics: Cylinders , Engines , Velocity measurement , Cycles , Wavelets , Fibers , Filtration , Internal combustion engines , Principal component analysis , Probes

Mass and Momentum Flux Measurements With a High Pressure Common Rail Diesel Fuel Injector

Samuel E. Johnson, Jaclyn E. Nesbitt, Jeffrey D. Naber

ICEF 2010; 469-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35171

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Topics: Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel , Ejectors , High pressure (Physics) , Momentum , Fuels , Pressure , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Emissions

Evaluation of Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Fuel-Injection Strategies at Different Engine Loads

Usman Asad, Ming Zheng

ICEF 2010; 479-489doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35172

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Engines , Fuels , Low temperature , Stress , Cycles , Exhaust gas recirculation , Common rail fuel injectors , Compression

Emission Control Systems

Modeling Species Inhibition of NO Oxidation in Urea-SCR Catalysts for Diesel Engine NO_x Control

Maruthi Devarakonda, Russell Tonkyn, Diana Tran, Jong Lee, Darrell Herling

ICEF 2010; 491-498doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35054

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Topics: Catalysts , Diesel engines , Modeling , Nitrogen oxides , Oxidation , Water , Low temperature , Emissions , Highways , Matlab

Particulate Matter Emissions From a High-Emitting Diesel Vehicle Measured With an On-Board Electronic PM Sensor

Jude A. Osara, Timothy T. Diller, Matthew J. Hall, Ronald D. Matthews, Jakob Heinrich

ICEF 2010; 499-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35055

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Topics: Diesel , Emissions , Particulate matter , Sensors , Vehicles , Exhaust systems , Filters , Cycles , Electric current , Electrodes

Optical Investigation Into Wall Wetting From Late-Cycle Post-Injections Used for Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration

Goran Bozic, Sanghoon Kook, Isaac W. Ekoto, Ben R. Petersen, Paul C. Miles

ICEF 2010; 507-516doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35075

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Topics: Cycles , Diesel , Filters , Particulate matter , Wetting , Biodiesel , Exhaust systems , Sprays , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics)

Large Engine Aftertreatment in a Pre-Turbine Position: A Path to Compact and Cost-Effective Emissions Reduction

Markus Downey, Claus Bruestle, Dean Tomazic, Mark Subramaniam, Christopher Hayes

ICEF 2010; 517-524doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35086

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Turbines , Fuel consumption , Catalytic converters , Flow (Dynamics) , Metals , Packaging , Temperature , Turbochargers

Mixture Quality Evaluation for Transient Mode Gasoline Engine Calibration

Heribert Fuchs, Alois Hirsch, Martin Ogris, Ernst Winklhofer

ICEF 2010; 525-532doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35098

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Topics: Calibration , Gasoline engines , Transients (Dynamics) , Cylinders , Flames , Emissions , Engines , Signals , Cycles , Pressure

Development of an Advanced Retrofit Aftertreatment System Targeting Toxic Air Contaminants and Particulate Matter Emissions From HD-CNG Engines

Hemanth Kappanna, Marc C. Besch, Daniel K. Carder, Mridul Gautam, Adewale Oshinuga, Matt Miyasato

ICEF 2010; 533-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35131

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Particulate matter , Buses , Exhaust systems , Cities , Nanoparticles , Natural gas , Air pollution control , Catalysts

Soot Modeling for Advanced Control of Diesel Engine Aftertreatment

V. Mulone, A. Cozzolini, P. Abeyratne, D. Littera, M. Thiagarajan, M. C. Besch, M. Gautam

ICEF 2010; 545-561doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35160

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Topics: Diesel engines , Modeling , Soot , Engines , Exhaust systems , Diesel , Emissions , Filters , Manufacturing , Nitrogen oxides

Interpreting the Lambda Sensor Output Signal to Control Emissions From Natural Gas Fueled Engines

Mohamed Toema, Kirby S. Chapman

ICEF 2010; 563-575doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35164

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Natural gas , Sensors , Signals , Exhaust systems , Modeling , Air pollution control , Nitrogen oxides , Catalysts

Particle Number and Mass Collection Efficiencies in a Close-Coupled DOC-DPF System: Experimental Analysis Supported by Soot Load Modeling

F. Mecocci, V. Mulone, V. Rocco, M. Perin, M. Tonetti

ICEF 2010; 577-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35170

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Modeling , Particulate matter , Soot , Stress , Emissions , Automobiles , Diesel , Engines , Catalysts

An Accelerated Testing Approach for Lubricant Oil Consumption Reduction on an EMD 710 Diesel Engine

Kent Froelund, Steve Fritz, John Hedrick, Jaime Garcia, Neil Blythe

ICEF 2010; 589-596doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35199

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Topics: Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust systems , Locomotives , Lubricating oils , Particulate matter , Testing

Instrumentation, Control and Hybrids

Cylinder Head Gasket With Integrated Miniature Combustion Pressure Sensors

Marek T. Wlodarczyk, David Toth

ICEF 2010; 597-604doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35076

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Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Gaskets , Pressure sensors , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Engines , Pressure , Sensors , Design

A Simulation Study Quantifying the Effects of Drive Cycle Characteristics on the Performance of a Pneumatic Hybrid Bus

Sasa Trajkovic, Per Tunesta˚l, Bengt Johansson

ICEF 2010; 605-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35093

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Topics: Cycles , Simulation , Engines , Fuel consumption , Vehicles , Corporate average fuel economy , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Fuel efficiency , Internal combustion engines

Extracting Cylinder Individual Combustion Data From a High Precision Torque Sensor

Hans Aulin, Per Tunestal, Thomas Johansson, Bengt Johansson

ICEF 2010; 619-625doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35101

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Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Sensors , Torque , Pressure , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Modeling , Physics , Signal to noise ratio

Cylinder Individual Efficiency Estimation for Online Fuel Consumption Optimization

Magnus Lewander, Per Tunesta˚l, Bengt Johansson

ICEF 2010; 627-634doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35113

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Topics: Cylinders , Fuel consumption , Optimization , Combustion , Engines , Computer-aided design , Errors , Feedback , Heat , Heat losses

Next-Cycle and Same-Cycle Cylinder Pressure Based Control of Internal Combustion Engines

Kristopher P. Quillen, Matthew Viele, Stephen A. Ciatti

ICEF 2010; 635-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35119

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Topics: Cycles , Cylinders , Internal combustion engines , Pressure , Engines , Calibration , Common rail fuel injectors , Control algorithms , Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation

Ion Current, Combustion and Emission Characteristics in an Automotive Common Rail Diesel Engine

Naeim A. Henein, Tamer Badawy, Nilesh Rai, Walter Bryzik

ICEF 2010; 647-657doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35123

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Topics: Combustion , Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel engines , Emissions , Engines , Cylinders , Signals , Corporate average fuel economy , Feedback , Fuel efficiency

Gas Quality Sensor to Improve Biogas-Fueled CHP/DG

Serguei Zelepouga, Vitaly Gnatenko, John M. Pratapas, Vilas V. Jangale, Alexei Saveliev

ICEF 2010; 659-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35124

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Topics: Biogas , Combined heat and power , Sensors , Fuels , Absorption spectroscopy , Distributed power generation , Energy generation , Gas chromatography , Gas industry , Gaseous fuels

Closed-Loop Control Framework for Fuel-Flexible Combustion of Biodiesel Blends

David B. Snyder, Gayatri H. Adi, Carrie M. Hall, Michael P. Bunce, Gregory M. Shaver

ICEF 2010; 665-674doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35129

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Topics: Biodiesel , Combustion , Fuels , Brakes , Oxygen , Diesel , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Exhaust systems , Nitrogen oxides

Spark Advance Real-Time Optimization Based on Combustion Analysis

Enrico Corti, Claudio Forte

ICEF 2010; 675-685doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35134

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Topics: Combustion , Optimization , Cycles , Calibration , Engines , Cylinders , Pressure , Brakes , Heat losses , Signals

Development of a Spark Discharge PM Sensor for Measurement of Engine-Out Soot Emissions

David P. Gardiner, Greg R. Pucher, William D. Allan, Marc LaViolette

ICEF 2010; 687-695doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35141

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Gas discharge (Electric discharge) , Sensors , Soot , Diesel engines , Filters , Signals , Carbon , Exhaust gas recirculation

Misfire Detection for Spark Ignition Engines Based Upon Cycle-by-Cycle Exhaust Temperature Sensing

David P. Gardiner

ICEF 2010; 697-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35153

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Topics: Cycles , Exhaust systems , Spark-ignition engine , Temperature , Cylinders , Engines , Fluctuations (Physics) , Gas engines , Automotive engines , Damage

Optimal Combustion Positioning Methodology Based on MFB50 On-Board Estimation

Fabrizio Ponti, Vittorio Ravaglioli, Gabriele Serra

ICEF 2010; 707-716doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35166

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Topics: Combustion , Engines , Cycles , Torque , Fuels , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Control systems , Cylinders , Diesel engines

Numerical Simulation

The Destruction of Exergy During the Combustion Process for a Spark-Ignition Engine

Jerald A. Caton

ICEF 2010; 717-731doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35036

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Topics: Combustion , Exergy , Spark-ignition engine , Fuels , Design , Engines , Internal combustion engines , Stress , Automotive engines , Carbon

A New Valve Lift Control Technique in Electrohydraulic Variable Valve Actuation Systems

Mohammad Pournazeri, Amir Khajepour, Amir Fazeli

ICEF 2010; 733-740doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35050

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Topics: Valves , Engines , Actuators , Cycles , Servomechanisms , Control equipment , Displacement , Electric motors , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics)

Development and Application of Advanced Combustion Modeling Tools for Heavy Duty Gaseous Fueled Industrial Spark Ignition Engines

Harmit Juneja, Leon A. LaPointe, Francois Ntone, Edward J. Lyford-Pike, Xiao Qin

ICEF 2010; 741-751doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35061

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Topics: Combustion , Modeling , Spark-ignition engine , Natural gas , Fuels , Chemistry , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Combustion systems

Modeling the Effect of Nozzle Hole Geometry on Diesel Injection and Combustion

G. Chiatti, O. Chiavola, F. Palmieri

ICEF 2010; 753-766doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35067

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Geometry , Modeling , Nozzles , Fuels , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Cylinders , Discharge coefficient

Simulation of Combustion and Emission Characteristics in a Dual Fuelled Diesel Engine

Biplab K. Debnath, Bibhuti B. Sahoo, Ujjwal K. Saha, Niranjan Sahoo

ICEF 2010; 767-776doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35095

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel engines , Emissions , Simulation , Fuels , Combustion chambers , Diesel , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Simulation results

Computational and Experimental Analysis of Direct CNG Injection and Mixture Formation in a Spark Ignition Research Engine

Mirko Baratta, Andrea E. Catania, Francesco C. Pesce

ICEF 2010; 777-793doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35103

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Topics: Engines , Experimental analysis , Ignition , Cycles , Ejectors , Combustion chambers , Cylinders , Combustion , Computer simulation , Fluorescence

CNG Injector Nozzle Design and Flow Prediction

Mirko Baratta, Andrea E. Catania, Francesco C. Pesce

ICEF 2010; 795-800doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35104

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Topics: Design , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Needles , Pressure , Wear , Computer simulation , Engines , Fuels

The Effect of Stroke-to-Bore Ratio on Combustion Performance of a Lean Burn Heavy-Duty Gaseous SI Engine

Xiao Qin, Francois Ntone, Leon LaPointe, Edward J. Lyford-Pike

ICEF 2010; 801-810doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35108

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Topics: Combustion , Spark-ignition engine , Engines , Simulation , Cylinders , Emissions , Engineering simulation , Heat , Nitrogen oxides , Pistons

Investigating Potential Efficiency Improvement for Light-Duty Transportation Applications Through Simulation of an Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste-Heat Recovery

K. Dean Edwards, Robert M. Wagner

ICEF 2010; 811-822doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35120

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Topics: Organic Rankine cycle , Simulation , Transportation systems , Waste heat , Exhaust systems , Engines , Stress , Cycles , Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation

Quasi-Two-Zone Modeling of Diesel Ignition Delay in Pilot-Ignited Partially Premixed Low Temperature Natural Gas Combustion

Saroj Kumar Jha, Sundar Rajan Krishnan, Kalyan Kumar Srinivasan

ICEF 2010; 823-834doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35127

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Ignition , Ignition delay , Low temperature , Modeling , Natural gas , Shells , Uncertainty analysis

Investigation of the Roles of Flame Propagation, Turbulent Mixing, and Volumetric Heat Release in Conventional and Low Temperature Diesel Combustion

Sage L. Kokjohn, Rolf D. Reitz

ICEF 2010; 835-846doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35135

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Flames , Heat , Low temperature , Turbulence , Ignition , Ignition delay , Oxygen , Arches

A General Rezoning Technique for KIVA3V Internal Combustion Engines CFD Simulations

Randy P. Hessel, Ettore Musu, Salvador M. Aceves, Daniel L. Flowers

ICEF 2010; 847-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35147

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Internal combustion engines , Simulation , Combustion chambers , Valves , Combustion , Cycles , Engines , Errors

Validation of a Lagrangian Ignition Model in SI Engine Simulations

Claudio Forte, Gian Marco Bianchi, Enrico Corti

ICEF 2010; 859-871doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35159

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Ignition , Simulation , Spark-ignition engine , Temperature , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Engines , Flames , Gas flow

Numerical Study on Combustion Characteristics of Biodiesel Using a New Reduced Mechanism for Methyl Decanoate as Surrogate

Zhaoyu Luo, Tianfeng Lu, Sibendu Som, Douglas E. Longman

ICEF 2010; 873-884doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35198

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Topics: Biodiesel , Combustion , Ester , Temperature , Computer simulation , Feedstock , Heptane , Ignition , Ignition delay , Pressure

Engine Design, Lubrication and Applications

Improving Efficiency, Extending the Maximum Load Limit and Characterizing the Control-Related Problems Associated With Higher Loads in a 6-Cylinder Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Engine

Mehrzad Kaiadi, Per Tunestal, Bengt Johansson

ICEF 2010; 885-892doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35012

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Topics: Cylinders , Gas engines , Stress , Engines , Compression , Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Exhaust systems , Temperature , Catalysts

Modeling the Effects of Intake Plenum Volume on the Performance of a Small Naturally Aspirated Restricted Engine

Leonard J. Hamilton, Jim S. Cowart

ICEF 2010; 893-901doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35023

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Topics: Engines , Modeling , Torque , Computers , Transients (Dynamics) , Steady state , Analytical methods , Computer simulation , Cycles , Geometry

Analysis of Properties of Adulterated Fuel and Its Effects on Internal Combustion Engines and the Environment: A Case Study Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Tema, Ghana

A. Simons, E. K. Gbadam

ICEF 2010; 903-909doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35047

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Topics: Fuels , Internal combustion engines , Manufacturing , Gasoline , Contamination , Damage , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust systems , Pollution

Experimental Study of Turbocharger’s Performances at Low Speeds

Michael Deligant, Pierre Podevin, Georges Descombes, Thierry Lamquin, Fabrice Vidal, Alexandre Marchal

ICEF 2010; 911-918doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35071

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Topics: Air flow , Automotive engines , Bearings , Cities , Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Engines , First law of thermodynamics , Flow (Dynamics)

Effects of Thermal Cycling on Elastomers in High Temperature Coolant

Daniel L. Hertz, Jr.

ICEF 2010; 919-928doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35074

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Topics: Coolants , Elastomers , High temperature , ASTM International , Seals , Cycles , Sealing (Process) , Testing , Compressive stress , Cooling systems

Numerical Study of Piston Skirt-Liner Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication and Contact by the Multigrid Method

Xianghui Meng, Youbai Xie

ICEF 2010; 929-936doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35097

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Topics: Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Pistons , Contact mechanics , Computer simulation , Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Friction , Internal combustion engines , Newton's method , Optimization

Development of Engine Bearing Solutions for New High Output Automotive Engines

David Saxton, Troy Kantola, Achim Adam, Maik Wilhelm, Karl-Heinz Lindner

ICEF 2010; 937-947doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35114

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Topics: Automotive engines , Bearings , Engines , Linings (Textiles) , Aluminum , Fatigue , Fuels , Architecture , Coating processes , Coatings

Nucleate Boiling Identification and Utilization for Improved Internal Combustion Engine Efficiency

Nikhil Ajotikar, Brian J. Eggart, Scott A. Miers

ICEF 2010; 949-958doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35118

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Topics: Internal combustion engines , Nucleate boiling , Cooling , Engines , Boiling , Coolants , Pressure , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Cylinders

New Approaches on Material Design for High-Performance 2-Stroke Engine Bearings

Robert Mergen, Falko Langbein, Leopold Harreither

ICEF 2010; 959-964doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35139

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Topics: Bearings , Design , Engines , Alloys , Aluminum alloys , Babbitt metal , Emergencies , Manufacturing technology , Mechanical properties , Aluminum

Review of Waste Heat Recovery Mechanisms for Internal Combustion Engines

John R. Armstead, Scott A. Miers

ICEF 2010; 965-974doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35142

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Topics: Heat recovery , Internal combustion engines , Engines , Design , Fuels , Generators , Chemical energy , Combustion , Cooling , Electric power generation

Predictive Analytics and Diagnostics Drive Effectiveness in Condition Based Monitoring

Tim Snyder, Asma Ali

ICEF 2010; 975-981doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35152

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Topics: Algorithms , Bridges (Structures) , Chaos , Collaboration , Combustion , Emissions , Engines , Failure , Feedback , Fuel efficiency

Engine Oils for Landfill Service: Requirements and Proof of Performance

Frederick W. Girshick

ICEF 2010; 983-988doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35189

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Topics: Engines , Oils , Petroleum , Sanitary landfills , Chemistry , Testing , Combustion chambers , Detergents , Internal combustion engines

Comparative Test Results From a Virtual Multi-Cylinder Engine Transient Test System

Derek A. Mangun, John J. Moskwa

ICEF 2010; 989-997doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2010-35195

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Topics: Cylinders , Engines , Transients (Dynamics) , Single-cylinder engines , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Testing , Emissions , Gasdynamics , Hardware , Heat transfer