METHANOL ENGINE DURABILITY

Engine durability refers to the ability of an engine to function properly and reliably over an extended period of time. Engine durability is a major remaining technical hurdle prior to expanding the use of methanol fuel. This paper will present engine durability data derived from the California Energy Commission's continuing Alcohol Fleet Test Program, review this data in relationship to previously reported engine durability information, discuss some of the possible reasons for observed effects, and suggest design considerations for further improvement in methanol engine durability.

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  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, San Francisco, California, October 31-November 3, 1983.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

    400 Commonwealth Drive
    Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
  • Authors:
    • Ernst, R J
    • Pefley, R K
    • Wiens, F J
  • Publication Date: 1983

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00389464
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 831704, HS-036 820
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Oct 30 1984 12:00AM