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An HCCI engine operating on varying blends of synthesis gas The three operating modes (CI, SI, and HCCI) were selected because it is unlikely that an engine will be able to operate solely in an HCCI regime throughout the complete load range. The more common CI and SI regimes will likely be necessary for high load engine operation. The results from this doctoral work sheds light into the fundamental aspects of syngas combustion and also provides a foundation for future gasification plant designers and synthesis gas producers, regarding the fuel composition needs of a syngas powered internal combustion engine. The first 3 chapters of this dissertation provide an introduction and background for this doctoral work. 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