DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENGINE FOR METHANOL OPERATION

The project engine came from a standard engine with two carburetors. High engine efficiency was achieved and energy consumption was reduced by 15% in comparison with ordinary gasoline engines. The emission of exhaust components was below the limits. The cold weather starting system was complicated. Extraordinary wear of piston rings, bearings, and valve seats was observed after 30,000 km.

• Corporate Authors:

  Swedish Board for Technical Development

  P.O. Box 43200
  S-100 72 Stockholm,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • EGNELL, R
• Publication Date: 1983-4

Language

• Swedish

Media Info

• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearings; Economic efficiency; Engines; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Machine valves; Methanol; Piston rings; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00457652
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: STU-81-4350
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1986 12:00AM