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An Analysis of Cycle-by-cycle Fluctuation in Combustion Parameter in CI Engine Operation for Various Bio-fuels

S. Bekal Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Suratkal, India
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T. P. Ashok Babu Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Suratkal, India
Pages 1792-1801 | Received 01 Aug 2009, Accepted 16 Oct 2009, Published online: 27 Jul 2011

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