COMPATIBILITY OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS WITH ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE GAS-TURBINE AND STIRLING ENGINES. A LITERATURE SURVEY

The application of alternative fuels in advanced automotive gas turbine and Stirling engines is discussed on the basis of a literature survey. These alternative engines are briefly described, and the aspects that will influence fuel selection are identified. Fuel properties and combustion properties are discussed, with consideration given to advanced materials and components. Alternative fuels from petroleum, coal, oil shale, alcohol, and hydrogen are discussed, and some background is given about the origin and production of these fuels. Fuel requirements for automotive gas turbine and Stirling engines are developed, and the need for certain research efforts is discussed. Future research efforts planned at Lewis are described. 52 references. (ERA citation 06:027348)

• Corporate Authors:

  Department of the Navy

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  Department of Energy

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• Authors:
  • Cairelli, J
  • Horvath, D
• Publication Date: 1981-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 46 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcohol fuels; Alcohols; Alternatives analysis; Automobiles; Coal; Coal liquids; Combustion; Combustors; Fuel substitution; Fuels; Gas turbines; Hydrogen; Hydrogen fuels; Impurities; Motor fuels; Reviews; Shale oil; Stirling engines; Synthetic fuels; Thermal properties; Turbine engines; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Compatibility
• Old TRIS Terms: Aaps; Automobile engines; Combustion properties; Petroleum fractions
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00344700
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOE/NASA/51040-24, HS-033 548, NASA-TM-81754
• Contract Numbers: AI01-77CS51040
• Files: HSL, TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 1983 12:00AM