Performance of a lean-burn natural gas engine using a double-pulse partially-stratified charge ignition system

To extend the load range over which a natural gas lean-burn spark-ignited engine can operate, a method that uses a partially-stratified charge (PSC) has been proven to be useful. The PSC is produced by injecting a small amount of fuel (less than 5% of the total fuel mass) directly into the engine co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chicka, Arminta S.
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/42196