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Research Article

Optimization of water-emulsified diesel preparation and comparison of mechanical homogenization and ultrasonic dispersion methods to study CI engine performances

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Pages 6566-6595 | Received 03 May 2019, Accepted 25 Sep 2019, Published online: 16 Oct 2019

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