Experimental investigation of dual engine performance using variable LPG composition fuel

The effect of LPG fuel with different Propane to Butane volume ratio compositions on the performance of dual fuel engine under variable operational and geometrical conditions are investigated. Different LPG Composition of 100:0, 70:30, 55:45, 25:75 and 0:100 are used in this study. All measurements...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2013-08, Vol.56, p.110-116
Main Authors: Elnajjar, Emad, Hamdan, Mohammad O., Selim, Mohamed Y.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Butanes
Combustion
Composition effects
Cylinders
Dual fuel engine
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Engine noise
Engines
Engines and turbines
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Fuels
LPG
Natural energy
Propane
Variable LPG composition
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Summary:The effect of LPG fuel with different Propane to Butane volume ratio compositions on the performance of dual fuel engine under variable operational and geometrical conditions are investigated. Different LPG Composition of 100:0, 70:30, 55:45, 25:75 and 0:100 are used in this study. All measurements are carried out using a single cylinder, naturally aspirated, four strokes, indirect injected, water cooled modified Ricardo E6 engine. The data indicates that different LPG fuel composition has minimal effect on the engine efficiency and has strong impact on the levels of generated combustion noise. The pure Propane or Butane performs relatively lower than a mixture of both gaseous fuels.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2012.09.048