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Reciprocating Engines

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In energy conversion, we can distinguish hierarchically between general, thermal, and overall engine energy conversion.

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  1. Leibniz Universität, Hannover, Germany

    Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Günter P. Merker

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  2. EA 31, BMW-Group, Hufelandstr. 8a, München, 80788, Germany

    Christian Schwarz

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    Rüdiger Teichmann

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Merker, G.P. (2012). Reciprocating Engines. In: Merker, G., Schwarz, C., Teichmann, R. (eds) Combustion Engines Development. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14094-5_2

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