METHANOL AS A FUEL: A REVIEW WITH BIBLIOGRAPHY

A survey of recent studies and research on methanol is given within the historical context. Fuel related properties are reviewed and compared with isooctane. Combustion emissions and their variation with temperature and fuel preparation are similarly compared. Uses of methanol as a combustion fuel and recent tests in boilers, turbines, conventional and stratified charge Otto engines, and Diesel engines are discussed emphasizing comparative efficiencies. The relevant biological, physical and chemical hazards of using methanol as a fuel are discussed together with safety precautions and treatment. A comprehensive bibliography is given covering the above topics. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Hagen, D L
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 33 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Bibliographies; Boilers; Combustion deposits; Diesel engines; Energy; Fuels; Hazards; Health; Methanol; Pollutants; Stratified charge engines; Temperature; Testing; Turbines
• Subject Areas: Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172084
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 770792
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM