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An experimental investigation on performance and emission parameters of a multi-cylinder SI engine with gasoline–LPG dual fuel mode of operation

Vighnesha NayakDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Karnataka – 575025, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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K. S. ShankarDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, P. A College of Engineering, Mangalore, Karnataka – 574153, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8239-4768
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P. DineshaDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University, Manipal – 576104, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2993-4611
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P. MohananDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Karnataka – 575025, India
Pages 113-123 | Received 15 Apr 2016, Accepted 04 Jul 2016, Published online: 05 Aug 2016

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