Effects of Ethanol and/or Methanol in Alcohol-Gasoline Blends on Exhaust Emissions

1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Bata ◽  
V. P. Roan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Hydrocarbon Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Alcohol Content ◽  
Hydrocarbon Production ◽  
Fuel Blends ◽  
Spark Timing ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions ◽  
Automotive Fuels

The effect on exhaust gas emissions (carbon monoxide, CO, hydrocarbons, HC, and aldehydes, CHO) resulting from mixing methanol and/or ethanol with gasoline for automotive fuels has been studied experimentally. Tests were conducted on an OEM four-cylinder engine running at different conditions of equivalence ratio and spark timing. Fuel blends with different percentages of alcohol content and different ratios of methanol to ethanol in the alcohol mixture were tested. Results of this investigation indicated that the presence of either or both of the alcohols in fuel blends significantly reduced the concentration of carbon monoxide in the exhaust emissions (up to 40–50 percent compared to pure gasoline only), with methanol slightly more effective than ethanol. Hydrocarbon emissions were also decreased by increasing the alcohol content of the fuel, with minimum hydrocarbon production occurring at percent alcohol-gasoline blends in conjunction with near-stoichiometric air-fuel ratios. However, aldehyde emissions were found to be markedly higher with alcohol-gasoline blends. The 10 percent alcohol-gasoline blends were found to produce about 50 percent more aldehyde emissions than pure gasoline.

scholarly journals Influence of Ethanol with Karanja Oil on Exhaust Gas Emissions from a Variable Compression Ratio Engine

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 4139-4142
Author(s):  
M.K. Murthi ◽  
S. Nithiyanandam ◽  
PSS. Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Variable Compression Ratio Engine ◽  
Karanja Oil ◽  
Alternative Choice ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions ◽  
Variable Compression

Biodiesel is an alternative choice for diesel and have benefits over diesel because, it is renewable, biodegradable, sulfur free, and non-poisonous in nature and less exhaust emissions. The transesterification process is used to reduce the viscosity of the karanja oil. The aim of this paper is to examine the emission parameters under variable compression ratios (17 and 18) in a VCR diesel engine which runs using karanja oil 20% (B20) and ethanol as an additive by adding 5% and 10% at constant speed of 1500 rpm with variable loads. The outcomes of these blends have been compared with the normal diesel. The influences of compression ratios on exhaust gas emissions were investigated. The exhaust emissions, namely hydrocarbons, NOx, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are found to be reduced when compared with diesel.

Influence of TiO2 and Bio-Solution Based Additives on Exhaust Emissions of a DI Diesel Engine

2012 ◽  
Vol 602-604 ◽  
pp. 1054-1058
Author(s):  
Karoon Fangsuwannarak ◽  
Kittichai Triratanasirichai
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Specific Fuel Consumption ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Fire Point ◽  
Di Diesel Engine ◽  
Nano Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions

This study presents the use of bio-solution and nano-Titanium dioxide (TiO2) based additives for dosing in diesel and palm biodiesel (B5). The aim of this work is to enhance the performance of a direct injection (DI) engine and to simultaneously reduce the exhaust gas emissions. The basic properties such as kinematic viscosity, specific gravity, flash point, fire point, and carbon residue of the test fuels were measured and accepted in ASTM standards. Overall, diesel-bio-solution and diesel-TiO2 blends show the lower break specific fuel consumption by 13% and 10%, respectively and the lower exhaust gas emissions, as compared with diesel. B5-bio-solution blend provides the break specific fuel consumption decreased by 1.68%, while exhaust emissions were effectively increased in comparison with B5 fuel.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGATURAN MODE CO DAN RPM MESIN TERHADAP EMISI GAS BUANG SEPEDA MOTOR INJEKSI

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
SUGENG PRAMUDIBYO PRAMUDIBYO
Keyword(s):  
Gasoline Engine ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Gas Analyzer ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Gas Emission ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions ◽  
Co Gas

The high population in Indonesia has an impact on increasing the mobility of the population in work and activities, which is followed by the increased transportation facilities needed by the community. One of the negative effects of the increasing number of vehicles is the danger of exhaust emissions. One way to minimize the danger of exhaust gases is to regulate the mixture of air and fuel on the gasoline engine. In Yamaha injection motors there is a CO setting technology, this technology will have an impact on fuel use. The standard CO on a Yamaha motorbike is 0 and can be added or reduced (±) until it reaches 30. Increasing CO one strip will cause the fuel sprayed by the injector to be reduced by 0.05 cc. Examination of exhaust gas emissions is carried out using the Qrotect 401 Engine Gas Analyzer which is capable of measuring CO2, O2, CO, HC and Lamda. Based on the test results show that the lowest exhaust emissions are produced by the vehicle at 2500 rpm and in CO-30 mode settings, namely CO gas emissions of 0.49%. So we can conclude that the lowest exhaust gas emissions are produced by the vehicle at rpm 2500 with CO-30 settings. In addition to co mode settings, variations in engine rpm also affect exhaust emissions. In different modes but with different rpm the results will also be different. In the CO 10 mode setting with rpm 1400 CO gas emission is produced at 2.102 while at 2500 rpm is produced 0.821. So at rpm 2500 produced exhaust emissions lower than rpm 1400. There is a significant effect between CO mode settings and engine rpm on motorcycle exhaust emissions.

scholarly journals Analisis Variasi Penggunaan Busi pada Sepeda Motor Yamaha Vixion Tahun 2015 Terhadap Daya, Torsi dan Emisi Gas Buang

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Adriansyah Prasetiyo ◽  
Rifdarmon Rifdarmon
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions

This study aims to determine the effect of the use of variations of spark plugs on power, torque and exhaust emissions produced by Yamaha Vixion motorcycles in 2015. This study uses an experimental method with three variations of spark plugs. The results of research on nickel spark plugs obtained a maximum power of 12.7 Kw, a maximum torque of 11.14 N.m and exhaust gas emissions with CO levels of 4.24%, CO2 9.03%, HC 1214ppm. In platinum spark plugs there is an increase in power of 1.55%, torque of 0.89% torque and exhaust emissions with levels of 5.18% CO, 9.2% CO2, HC 1134ppm. Furthermore, iridium spark plugs have an increase in power of 4.5%, a torque of 3.47% and exhaust gas emissions with CO levels of 5.27%, CO2 9.6%, HC 1293ppm. That is, there is an influence from the use of variations of spark plugs on power, torque and exhaust emissions on Yamaha Vixion motorcycles in 2015. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan variasi busi terhadap daya, torsi dan emisi gas buang yang dihasilkan oleh sepeda motor Yamaha Vixion tahun 2015. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan tiga variasi busi. Hasil penelitian pada busi nikel didapatkan daya maksimal sebesar 12,7Kw, torsi maksimal sebesar 11,14 N.m dan emisi gas buang dengan kadar CO 4,24%, CO2 9,03%, HC 1214ppm. Pada busi platinum terdapat peningkatan daya sebesar 1,55%, torsi torsi 0,89% dan emisi gas buang dengan kadar CO 5,18%, CO2 9,2%, HC 1134ppm. Selanjutnya, pada busi iridium terdapat peningkatan daya sebesar 4,5%, torsi sebesar 3,47% dan emisi gas buang dengan kadar CO 5,27%, CO2 9,6%, HC 1293ppm. Artinya, terdapat pengaruh dari penggunaan variasi busi terhadap daya, torsi dan emisi gas buang pada sepeda motor Yamaha Vixion tahun 2015.

An Experimental Investigation of the Exhaust Emissions From Spark-Assisted Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition in a Single-Cylinder Research Engine

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. E. Keros ◽  
B. T. Zigler ◽  
J. T. Wiswall ◽  
S. M. Walton ◽  
M. S. Wooldridge
Keyword(s):  
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Cylinder Pressure ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Single Cylinder ◽  
Spark Timing ◽  
Homogeneous Charge

The present study investigates the potential impact of spark-assisted (SA) homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) on pollutant exhaust gas emissions from an internal combustion engine. A single-cylinder research engine was used to compare the exhaust emissions of the engine when operated in HCCI, SA-HCCI and conventional spark ignited modes of operation. The study builds on previous results demonstrating the effects of the spark plasma kernel on the ignition process [1, 2]. Specifically, this study investigates the NOx, CO, and HC emissions from an optical engine fueled with indolene in HCCI and SA-HCCI modes at fuel lean conditions. Fuel/air equivalence ratios ranged from φ = 0.3–0.6. Time-averaged emissions were measured using an exhaust gas analyzer. In-cylinder pressure data were also acquired. The results show NOx emissions follow the trends of peak in-cylinder pressure implying that thermal NOx mechanisms dominate both the HCCI and SA-HCCI modes of engine operation. For SA-HCCI, spark timing could be used to change ignition phasing, and consequently change the in-cylinder peak pressure and resulting NOx emissions. Comparing HCCI and SA-HCCI emissions at nominally similar conditions (specifically, comparable indicated mean effective pressures and equivalence ratios) yielded similar NOx emissions. These data show that SA-HCCI may not have a NOx penalty when the spark timing is carefully applied.

scholarly journals The Effect of Varying Engine Conditions on Unregulated VOC Diesel Exhaust Emissions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly L. Pereira ◽  
Rachel Dunmore ◽  
James Whitehead ◽  
M. Rami Alfarra ◽  
James D. Allan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Combustion Efficiency ◽  
Emission Factors ◽  
Diesel Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Emission Rates ◽  
Gas Composition ◽  
Engine Combustion ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions

Abstract. An extensive set of measurements were performed to investigate the effect of different engine conditions (i.e. load, speed, temperature, "driving scenarios") and emission control devices (with/without diesel oxidative catalyst, DOC) on the composition and abundance of unregulated exhaust gas emissions from a light-duty diesel engine. Exhaust emissions were introduced into an atmospheric chamber and measured using thermal desorption comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to a flame ionisation detector (TD-GC×GC-FID). In total, 16 individual and 8 groups of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were measured in the exhaust gas, ranging from volatile to intermediate volatility. The total speciated VOC (∑SpVOC) emission rates varied significantly with different engine conditions, ranging from 70 to 9268 milligrams of VOC mass per kilogram of fuel burnt (mg kg-1). ∑SpVOC emission rates generally decreased with increasing engine load and temperature, and to a lesser degree, engine speed. The exhaust gas composition changed as a result of two main influencing factors, the DOC hydrocarbon (HC) removal efficiency and engine combustion efficiency. Increased DOC HC removal efficiency and engine combustion efficiency resulted in a greater percentage contribution of the C7 to C12 branched aliphatics and C7 to C12 n-alkanes, respectively, to the ∑SpVOC emission rate. The investigated DOC removed 46 ± 10 % of the ∑SpVOC emissions, with removal efficiencies of 83 ± 3 % for the single-ring aromatics and 39 ± 12 % for the aliphatics (branched and straight-chain). The DOC aliphatic removal efficiency generally decreased with increasing carbon chain length. The emission factors of n-nonane to n-tridecane were compared with on-road diesel emissions from a highway tunnel in Oakland California. Comparable emission factors were from experiments with relatively high engine loads and speeds, engine conditions which are consistent with the driving conditions of the on-road diesel vehicles. Emission factors from low engine loads and speeds (e.g. cold-start) showed no agreement with the on-road diesel emissions as expected, with the emission factors observed to be 2 to 8 times greater. To our knowledge, this is the first study which has explicitly discussed the effect of the DOC HC removal efficiency and combustion efficiency on the exhaust gas composition. With further work, compositional differences in exhaust gas emissions as a function of engine temperature, could be implemented into air-quality models, resulting in improved refinement and better understanding of diesel exhaust emissions on local air quality.

scholarly journals ANALISIS EMISI GAS BUANG HASIL PEMBAKARAN SOLAR DAN BIOSOLAR (B25) PADA FIRE TUBE BOILER

POROS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Winny Andalia Andalia
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Crude Palm Oil ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions ◽  
Stack Gas

The use of biodiesel in boilers has great benefits because it reduces exhaust emissions. The purpose of this study is to test the quality of solar and biosolar raw materials as fuel from the boiler, analyze the concentration of pollutant gases (NOx, CO2, SO2) from the combustion of biosolar and diesel oil experimentally. The combustion system in the boiler tends to be simpler than compression ignition as is done with diesel engines. This research was conducted experimentally in a fire tube boiler, with a heat input rate of 60,000 kCal / hour and a pressure of 3 bar using biodiesel made from CPO (crude palm oil) as fuel. The mixture varies at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% biodiesel in a mixture with biosolar diesel (B0, B5, B10, B15, B20 and B25). This research was carried out experimentally by testing the exhaust gas emissions generated from the stack gas stack which is expected to produce low exhaust emissions and are environmentally friendly. The results show that the use of biodiesel reduces gas emissions by increasing the value of biodiesel in the mixture. The results showed that the lowest gas emissions were around 4.142% (NOx); 12.50% (SO2) and 7.9% (CO2) contained in a mixture of 25% biodiesel in fuel (B25).

scholarly journals Numerical Study on the Performance and NOx Emission Characteristics of an 800cc MPI Turbocharged SI Engine

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 7419
Author(s):  
Seungmin Kim ◽  
Jaesam Shim ◽  
Youngsoo Cho ◽  
Back-Sub Sung ◽  
Jungsoo Park
Keyword(s):  
Engine Performance ◽  
Boost Pressure ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Intake Valve ◽  
Si Engine ◽  
Spark Timing ◽  
Performance And Emissions ◽  
Valve Overlap ◽  
Engine Performance And Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas Emissions

The main purpose of this study is to optimize engine performance and emission characteristics of off-road engines with retarded spark timing compared to MBT by repurposing the existing passenger engine. This study uses a one-dimensional (1D)-simulation to develop a non-road gasoline MPI turbo engine. The SI turbulent flame model of the GT-suite, an operational performance predictable program, presents turbocharger matching and optimal operation design points. To optimize the engine performance, the SI turbulent model uses three operation parameters: spark timing, intake valve overlap, and boost pressure. Spark timing determines the initial state of combustion and thermal efficiency, and is the main variable of the engine. The maximum brake torque (MBT) point can be identified for spark timing, and abnormal combustion phenomena, such as knocking, can be identified. Spark timing is related to engine performance, and emissions of exhaust pollutants are predictable. If the spark timing is set to variables, the engine performance and emissions can be confirmed and predicted. The intake valve overlap can predict the performance and exhaust gas by controlling the airflow and combustion chamber flow, and can control the performance of the engine by controlling the flow in the cylinder. In addition, a criterion can be set to consider the optimum operating point of the non-road vehicle while investigating the performance and exhaust gas emissions accompanying changes in boost pressure With these parameters, the design of experiment (DoE) of the 1D-simulation is performed, and the driving performance and knocking phenomenon for each RPM are predicted during the wide open throttle (WOT) of the gasoline MPI Turbo SI engine. The multi-objective Pareto technique is also used to optimize engine performance and exhaust gas emissions, and to present optimized design points for the target engine, the downsized gasoline MPI Turbo SI engine. The results of the Pareto optimal solution showed a maximum torque increase of 12.78% and a NOx decrease of 54.31%.

The emissions and the performance of diethyl succinate in a diesel fuel blend

2017 ◽  
Vol 231 (14) ◽  
pp. 1889-1899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhodri W Jenkins ◽  
Chris D Bannister ◽  
Christopher J Chuck
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Hydrocarbon Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Complete Combustion ◽  
Total Hydrocarbon ◽  
Diethyl Succinate

The finite natures of fossil fuels and their contributions to anthropogenic climate change are driving the development of biofuels. However, because of the inherent issues with current biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, innovative replacements are being increasingly sought. Recently, four esters produced from fermentation, namley diethyl succinate, dibutyl succinate, dibutyl fumarate and dibutyl malonate, were reported to have suitable physical properties as a substitute for conventional diesel fuel. Although the physical properties are indicative of the fuel behaviour, the determination of the combustion emissions and the performance of a fuel using controlled engine testing is vital. In this investigation, the engine performance and emissions produced from the most viable fuel, namely diethyl succinate, were examined. Diethyl succinate was blended with diesel in a 20 vol % blend, owing to the low cetane number of diethyl succinate, and the emissions established in pseudo-steady-state conditions using a 2.0 L turbocharged direct-injection EURO 3-compliant light commercial vehicle equipped with a direct-injection common-rail diesel engine. When using the diesel–20 vol % diethyl succinate blend, the fuel demand and the wheel force were higher for the majority of engine speeds than those of diesel, whereas the exhaust gas temperatures were lower. The difference between the exhaust gas temperature for the diesel–20 vol % diethyl succinate blend and that for diesel increased with increasing pedal demand. In comparison with the carbon monoxide emissions from petroleum-derived diesel, the carbon monoxide emissions obtained when using the diesel–20 vol % diethyl succinate blend were reduced, most probably because of more complete combustion due to the increased oxygen content. However, the total hydrocarbon emissions and the mono-nitrogen oxide emissions were shown to increase on using the diethyl succinate blend. Both of these factors were presumably due to the lower cetane number of the fuel, although the increase in the total hydrocarbon emissions was deemed negligible because of the low amount produced by both fuels.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF ALCOHOL ADDITIVE TO GASOLINE ON EMISSIONS OF POLLUTANTS WITH THE EXHAUST GAS OF SPARK IGNITION ENGINE

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (50) ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
Dobrovolsky O ◽  
◽  
Tsiuman M ◽  
Stupak N ◽  
Sosida S ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Spark Ignition ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Alcohol Content ◽  
Fuel Blends ◽  
Blended Fuel ◽  
Harmful Substances ◽  
Emissions Of Harmful Substances

The constant increasing the number of motor vehicles leads to increase the fuel consumption. Because of oil reserves are exhaustive, the problem of replacing the petroleum fuel with alternative ones is actual. One of which is alcohol fuel. At present, the shortage of motor fuels for internal combustion engines requires their improvment in order to reduce fuel consumption and use the alcohol and various its blends with conventional petroleum-based fuels. The pollutant emissions from motor vehicles are more than a third part of the total emissions to atmosphere and more than 90% of all mobile sources. In addition, motor vehicles are the main source of environmental pollution precisely in places with high concentration of people. It enhances significantly the negative impact of motor transport. In the article it is considered the impact of alcohol additive in standard gasoline on the mass emissions of harmful substances by modern petrol engine equipped with fuel injection system with feedback. The study of using the alcohol and gasoline fuel blends with different content of the alcohol in range from 0 to 36% has been fulfilled. Dependence of load influence on the mass emissions of pollutants is found. Oxygen concentration in fuel are increased when using the alcohols. It contributes to more complete combustion of the fuel and reduction the mass emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The disadvantages of the alcohol and gasoline fuel blends include less net calorific value than for conventional gasoline and increased emissions of nitrogen oxides due to free oxygen presence. The mass emissions of harmful substances equivalent to carbon monoxide G∑CO have been slightly increased when using the alcohol and gasoline fuel blends. It is explained by increasing the nitrogen oxides emissions. Objective: To determine the effect of alcohol content in blended fuel for mass emissions of pollutants. Object: environmental performance of spark ignition engine powered by the alcohol and gasoline fuel blends. Subject: determination of expedient alcohol content in the fuel to improve environmental performance of spark ignition engine. The conclusions have been made and the obtained results have been analyzed for further experimental and theoretical studies. KEYWORDS: GASOLINE, ALCOHOL, BLENDED FUEL, EXHAUST GAS, POLLUTANTS, MASS EMISSIONS.

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