Investigation of hydrocarbon sources and reduction in small four-stroke spark ignition engines

Author

Kyle R. Koederitz

Keywords and Phrases

Four-stroke engine; Air-fuel ratio; Unburned hydrocarbon emissions

Abstract

"The purpose of this dissertation is to understand all of the unburned hydrocarbon emission mechanisms and to determine where the best gains can be made. In-cylinder emission reduction should be maximized before assuming that catalysts are the proper solution. The results discussed throughout this dissertation will reveal that several emission reductions can be achieved through methods that are more easily applied to small utility engines."--Introduction, page 3-4.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2003

Pagination

xvii, 236 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-235).

Rights

© 2003 Kyle Richard Koederitz, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Spark ignition enginesHydrocarbons -- Environmental aspectsOils and fats -- Absorption and adsorptionPetroleum -- Absorption and adsorption

Thesis Number

T 8356

Print OCLC #

56335997

Recommended Citation

Koederitz, Kyle R., "Investigation of hydrocarbon sources and reduction in small four-stroke spark ignition engines" (2003). Doctoral Dissertations. 1504.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1504