CONVERTING AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR TO BIOGAS TURBOJET OPERATION

Biogas is an excellent fuel for engines with spark ignition due to its high knock resistance. In cases where there is not enough biogas available, the pilot spray system is advantageous. The only alternations necessary in a direct injection diesel engine are limited to the gas inlet into the intake pipe and the adaptation of the engine regulation. The main problem in using biogas as a fuel lies in the space required for the tank. The author goes into the results of experiments on a converted diesel tractor. There is an electric switch on the instrument panel for switching from diesel to biogas fueling.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the 42nd International Meeting on Agricultural Technology, Neu-Ulm, West Germany, 25 October 1984.
• Authors:
  • Fankhauser, J
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 71-77

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Biomass fuels; Diesel engines; Truck tractors
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion
• Old TRIS Terms: Dual fueling
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00457557
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
• Report/Paper Numbers: CONF-8410367
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:52PM