Compression ignition engine operation on alternative liquid fuel: (dual-fuel operation diesel plus alcohol) | |
| Author | Lim, Alberto C. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-86-9 |
| Subject(s) | Diesel fuels Alcohol |
| Note | A research study (6 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The possibility of using ethanol as a supplementary fuel in running a three-cylinder, 25 kW Kirloskar RBV3 diesel engine in dual fuel mode is investigated. Ethanol was aspirated together with the air during the intake stroke by mean s of a carburetor connected to the intake pipe. It was found that approximately 6 0 .4 percent of t he fuel energy at l ow load a nd 3 0 .2 percent of the fuel energy at full load could be supplied by carbureted ethanol . Brake thermal efficiency in dual fuel operation was lower than straight diesel operation at low loads and was higher than straight diesel at high loads . Similar observation was also reported by other researchers using a single and twin cylinder diesel engines. Engine knock was excessive on loads beyond 23.8 kW. The cooling effect of ethanol played an important role in achieving a higher diesel fuel substitution. |
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| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prida Wibulswas ;Phulporn Sangbangpla |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bhattacharya, Sribas C. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD ) |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986 |