| Main Title |
Study of decomposed methanol as a low emission fuel : final report / |
| Author |
Pefle, R. K. ;
Saa, M. A. ;
Sweene, M. A. ;
Kilgro, J. D. ;
Fitc, R. E.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Santa Clara Univ., Calif. School of Engineering. |
| Publisher |
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Programs, Division of Emission Control Technology, |
| Year Published |
1971 |
| Report Number |
APCO-EHS-70-118 |
| Stock Number |
PB-202 732 |
| Subjects |
Methanol ;
Pollution ;
Fuel--Research ;
Pollution--Control
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| Additional Subjects |
( Air pollution ;
Exhaust gases) ;
( Automotive fuels ;
Methyl alcohol) ;
( Spark ignition engines ;
Air pollution) ;
( Catalysis ;
Methyl alcohols) ;
Design criteria ;
Combustion ;
Decomposition reactions ;
Gas chromatography ;
Aldehydes ;
Nitrogen oxides ;
Hydrocarbons ;
Carbon monoxide ;
Automobile engines ;
Automobile exhaust ;
Air pollution control
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| NTIS |
PB-202 732 |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
102 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
Tests were run on a CFR engine to study the feasibility of using dissociated methanol as an automotive fuel. Using simulated decomposed methanol, in the range of 0 to 100%, exhaust emissions were analyzed by gas chromatography and IR sensors, and their trends were determined as functions of compression ratio, air-fuel ratio, spark advance, intake manifold temperature and degree of dissociation of the fuel. The exhaust emission results were also related to engine performance in terms of indicated horsepower and indicated thermal efficiency. A summary of the experimental program and considerations of methods of using exhaust energy for decomposing methanol are presented. (Author) |
| Notes |
Prepared by the University of Santa Clara, School of Engineering, Santa Clara, Calif., under Contract no. EHS 70-118. Report date: April 30, 1971. Reproduced by National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA. Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-89). Microfiche. |
