Author: J. L. KellerPublisher:
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Category : Alcohol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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METHANOL FUEL MODIFICATION FOR HIGHWAY VEHICLE USE. [microform]
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Author: Methanol Fuel Modification for Highway Vehicle Use
Author: J. L. KellerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcohol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Methanol Fuel Modification for Highway Vehicle Use. Final Report. Prep.by J.L. Keller A.o
Author: J. L. KellerMethanol Fuel Modification for Highway Vehicle Use
Author: J. L. KellerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcohol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Methanol Fuel Modification for Highway Vehicle Use
Author: J. L. KellerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcohol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Ethanol Fuel Modification for Highway Vehicle Use
Author: Ethanol Fuel Modification for Highway Vehicle Use. Final Report
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Languages : en
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A number of problems that might occur if ethanol were used as a blending stock or replacement for gasoline in present cars are identified and characterized as to the probability of occurrence. The severity of their consequences is contrasted to those found with methanol in a previous contract study. Possibilities for correcting several problems are reported. Some problems are responsive to fuel modifications but others require or are better dealt with by modification of vehicles and the bulk fuel distribution system. In general, problems with ethanol in blends with gasoline were found to be less severe than those with methanol. Phase separation on exposure to water appears to be the major problem with ethanol/gasoline blends. Another potentially serious problem with blends is the illict recovery of ethanol for beverage usage, or bootlegging, which might be discouraged by the use of select denaturants. Ethanol blends have somewhat greater tendency to vapor lock than base gasoline but less than methanol blends. Gasoline engines would require modification to operate on fuels consisting mostly of ethanol. If such modifications were made, cold starting would still be a major problem, more difficult with ethanol than methanol. Startability can be provided by adding gasoline or light hydrocarbons. Addition of gasoline also reduces the explosibility of ethanol vapor and furthermore acts as denaturant.
Alternative Fuels
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
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Category : Methanol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Modifications for Use of Methanol Or Methanol-gasoline Blends in Automotive Vehicles, September 1976-January 1980
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Languages : en
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Methanol or blends of methanol and gasoline as automotive fuels may be attractive means for extending the nation's petroleum reserves. The present study was aimed at identifying potential problems and solutions for this use of methanol. Retrofitting of existing vehicles as well as future vehicle design have been considered. The use of ethanol or higher alcohols was not addressed in this study but will be included at a later date. Several potentially serious problems have been identified with methanol use. The most attractive solutions depend upon an integrated combination of vehicle modifications and fuel design. No vehicle problems were found which could not be solved with relatively minor developments of existing technology providing the methanol or blend fuel was itself engineered to ameliorate the solution. Research needs have been identified in the areas of lubrication and materials. These, while apparently solvable, must precede use of methanol or methanol-gasoline blends as motor fuels. Because of the substantial costs and complexities of a retrofitting program, use of methanol must be evaluated in relation to other petroleum-saving alternatives. Future vehicles can be designed initially to operate satisfactorily on these alternate fuels. However a specific fuel composition must be specified around which the future engines and vehicles can be designed.
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