POTENTIAL FOR METHANOL-GASOLINE BLENDS AS AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Comparative testing of a methanol-gasoline blend containing 15 vol% of methanol and 85 vol% of conventional gasoline in 4-cylinder engines has demonstrated that the combustion characteristics of gasoline blends have a pronounced effect on the operation characteristics of the engine induction system. This effect influences several engine parameters such as engine output, emissions, fuel consumption, etc. The interrelation between these parameters and the mechanisms occurring in the engine induction system are discussed. Cold start and driveability problems are also discussed. /GMRL/

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Intersocity Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 11th proceedings, September 12-17, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • Lee, W
  • Konig, A
  • BERNHARDT, W
• Conference:
  • Intersocity Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 11th proceedings, September 12-17, 1976.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 105-114

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Blends; Combustion; Engines; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Gasoline; Methanol
• Subject Areas: Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152316
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 769020 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM