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 rodinary gasoline engine. 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 National 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; Cold starts (Driving); Development; Energy consumption; Exhaust gases; Machine valves; Methanol; Piston rings; Research; Seats; Vehicle power plants; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile engines; Cold start
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00453628
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: STU-81-4350
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:26PM