Numerical Investigation of a SI-Engine Performance Equipped with a Variable Valve Timing System


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  • Receive Date: 08 January 2018
  • Revise Date: 22 May 2019
  • Accept Date: 19 September 2018
  • Publish Date: 23 October 2018