Spark-ignition engine performance with ‘Powergas’ fuel (mixture of CO/H2): A comparison with gasoline and natural gas

Mustafi, Nirendra N.; Miraglia, YC; Raine, Robert R.; Bansal, Pradeep; Elder, Stephen

doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2006.02.017

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“…A reduction in brake torque by 14.2e19.6% is shown for the combustion of syngas relative to that of CNG. Such reduction is similar to that of reported by Mustafi et al [19] at 23% for a syngas of similar composition at the speed of 1500 RPM. The slight improvement in the current study is due to the directinjection fueling system.…”

Section: Experimental Methodssupporting

confidence: 91%

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Methane enrichment of syngas (H2/CO) in a spark-ignition direct-injection engine: Combustion, performance and emissions comparison with syngas and Compressed Natural Gas

Hagos

Aziz

Sulaiman

2015

Energy

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Section: Experimental Methodssupporting

confidence: 91%

“…The BSFC for the combustion of CNG is shown to be less sensitive to BMEP ranging 240e286 g/kWh at all loads and speeds. A similar trend was reported elsewhere [19]. The BSFC for the combustion of syngas is shown to be extremely sensitive to both the engine load and speeds.…”

Section: Performance Characteristicssupporting

confidence: 85%

Methane enrichment of syngas (H2/CO) in a spark-ignition direct-injection engine: Combustion, performance and emissions comparison with syngas and Compressed Natural Gas

Hagos

Aziz

Sulaiman

2015

Energy

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“…Mustafi et al operated a single cylinder spark ignition engine using syngas as fuel [154]. Their study found that syngas produced about 30% less engine power output compared to petrol.…”

Section: Syngasmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biofuels Production through Biomass Pyrolysis —A Technological Review

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There has been an enormous amount of research in recent years in the area of thermo-chemical conversion of biomass into bio-fuels (bio-oil, bio-char and bio-gas) through pyrolysis technology due to its several socio-economic advantages as well as the fact it is an efficient conversion method compared to other thermo-chemical conversion technologies. However, this technology is not yet fully developed with respect to its commercial applications. In this study, more than two hundred publications are reviewed, discussed and summarized, with the emphasis being placed on the current status of pyrolysis technology and its potential for commercial applications for bio-fuel production. Aspects of pyrolysis technology such as pyrolysis principles, biomass sources and characteristics, types of pyrolysis, pyrolysis reactor design, pyrolysis products and their characteristics and economics of bio-fuel production are presented. It is found from this study that conversion of biomass to bio-fuel has to overcome challenges such as understanding the trade-off between the size of the pyrolysis plant and feedstock, improvement of the reliability of pyrolysis reactors and processes to become viable for commercial applications. Further study is required to achieve a better understanding of the economics of biomass pyrolysis for bio-fuel production, as well as resolving issues related to the capabilities of this technology in practical application. OPEN ACCESSEnergies 2012, 5 4953

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“…Maximum brake power for the producer gas engine of 3.5 kW was obtained at 14:1 of CR and was unable to increase over 1700 rpm for all CRs considered. At 9.7:1 and 14:1 of CR, the engine showed deceleration due to low flammability and energy density of the producer gas, compared to gasoline or natural gas [20]. At CR of 17:1, the engine knock was occurred due possibly to the excessive CR.…”

Section: Engine Torque and Powermentioning

confidence: 98%