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Several methods for mono-exponential fitting of decay curves are presented and compared among each other in terms of precision, accuracy and computational time. Simulated noisy data sets are generated and eval...
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Planar Droplet Sizing for Characterization of Automotive Sprays in Port Fuel Injection Applications Using Commercial Fuel
Drop size measurements are crucial for characterizing practical sprays in automotive applications. Phase-Doppler (PD) techniques allow for highly accurate point-wise measurements of single droplets diameters a...
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Phosphor thermometry was employed to measure the temperature distribution of the exhaust valves in an optically accessible direct injection internal combustion engine. A CMOS high-speed camera was used to two-...