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Simulation and thermodynamic analysis of extended expansion on a concept rotary engine including its effects on fuel efficiency

Denis Allemant AndreDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL32901, USA
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Matthew James JensenDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL32901, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Gerald MicklowDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL32901, USA
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James BrennerDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL32901, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1948-6672
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Helgevon HelldorffDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL32901, USA
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Duc PhamUniversity of Birmingham, UK
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Article: 1418131 | Received 07 Sep 2017, Accepted 06 Dec 2017, Published online: 31 Jan 2018

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