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Progress and recent trends in homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines
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In this paper, five types of models applied to HCCI engine modelling are discussed in the present paper, and specific strategies for diesel-fuelled, gasoline-fined, and other alternative fuelled combustion are also discussed.About:
This article is published in Progress in Energy and Combustion Science.The article was published on 2009-10-01. It has received 1068 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Homogeneous charge compression ignition & Exhaust gas recirculation.read more
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Progress in the production and application of n-butanol as a biofuel
TL;DR: In this article, the properties of butanol are compared with the conventional gasoline, diesel fuel, and some widely used biofuels, i.e. methanol, ethanol, biodiesel.
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Alcohol combustion chemistry
TL;DR: A detailed overview of recent results on alcohol combustion can be found in this paper, with a particular emphasis on butanols and other linear and branched members of the alcohol family, from methanol to hexanols.
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A review of the combustion and emissions properties of advanced transportation biofuels and their impact on existing and future engines
TL;DR: In this paper, the fundamental combustion and emissions properties of advanced biofuels are reviewed, and their impact on engine performance is discussed, in order to guide the selection of optimal conversion routes for obtaining desired fuel combustion properties.
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A review of waste heat recovery on two-stroke IC engine aboard ships
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide a better understanding of the options available for waste heat recovery and using in various applications onboard ocean-going ships to improve fuel economy and environmental compliance.
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Analysis of exhaust waste heat recovery from a dual fuel low temperature combustion engine using an Organic Rankine Cycle
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the exhaust waste heat recovery potential of a high-efficiency, low-emissions dual fuel low temperature combustion engine using an organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), and quantified the potential improvements in fuel conversion efficiency and specific emissions (NO x and CO 2 ) with hot exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and ORC turbocompounding.
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A Comprehensive Modeling Study of n-Heptane Oxidation
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Active Thermo-Atmosphere Combustion (ATAC) - A New Combustion Process for Internal Combustion Engines
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