THE DUAL FUEL ENGINE OF THE COMPRESSION IGNITION TYPE--PROSPECTS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS--A REVIEW

A review is made of some of the main problems associated with the use of natural gas, notably methane, in dual fuel engines of the compression ignition diesel type. It is shown that such applications represent in principle a very attractive mode for the utilization of the fuel for the production of power generally at relatively high efficiencies and outputs with good exhaust emissions characteristics. Some relevant solutions to the problems outlined are then discussed. Moreover, some further research and development needed in this general area is also outlined.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference Proceedings P-129, Compressed Natural Gas as a Motor Vehicle Fuel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-23, 1983.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Karim, G A
• Conference:
  • Conference Proceedings P-129, Compressed Natural Gas as a Motor Vehicle Fuel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-23, 1983.
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 71-80

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressed natural gas; Development; Economic efficiency; Exhaust gases; Problem solving; Research
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency; Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Dual fueling
• Subject Areas: Economics; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00381759
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 29 1984 12:00AM