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Prediction of Ignition Modes in Shock Tubes Relevant to Engine Conditions
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
2021-12-14
25 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Preignition , Shock tube , Ignition regime , Ignition criteria , Strong/weak ignition , Ethanol , Methanol , <italic>n</italic>-hexane , Negative temperature coefficient (ntc) Engineering , Engine Technology , Sustainable Development , Pollution, general , Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture) , Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering
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