EFFECT OF METHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE PROPERTIES ON VEHICLE PERFORMANCE

The addition of methanol to gasoline raises fuel volatility, resulting in poor vehicle performance. Moreover, the use of methanol-blended gasoline in conventional gasoline engine vehicles causes an increase in evaporative emission and deterioration of hot restartability. In this study, these problems are discussed in relation to methanol content by measuring factors such as fuel hose permeability and fuel temperature in the fuel supply system. In addition, fuel volatility requirement applications are also discussed for improving hot restartability.

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  Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan

  10-2 Goban-cho, Chiyoda-ku
  Tokyo,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • Aihara, H
  • Tange, S
• Publication Date: 1985-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 17-23
• Serial:
  • JSAE Review
  • Issue Number: 17
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan
  • ISSN: 0389-4304
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03894304

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deterioration; Exhaust gases; Fuel mixtures; Fuel systems; Gasoline; Hoses; Hot starts (Driving); Methanol; Permeability; Temperature measurement; Vehicle performance; Volatility
• Old TRIS Terms: Hot start
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00495619
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 504
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1990 12:00AM