| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6644078 | Fuel | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Study of the impact of hydrous ethanol blends on Flex-Fuel engine performance. ⺠FTIR used for unburned ethanol and aldehyde measurements. ⺠Aldehydes and unburned ethanol increased with hydrous ethanol addition. ⺠Hydrous ethanol addition reduced CO and THC emissions. ⺠NOX emissions did not show a direct relation with ethanol addition.
Keywords
LHVH100CNGE25RVPA/FMFBMBTTDCIMEPSFCTHCCFRbTDCflame ionization detectorEthanolCombustionlower heating valueResearch Octane NumberEngine testFIDReid Vapor PressureRONmotor octane numberFTIRbefore top dead centertop dead centerFuel consumptionSpecific fuel consumptionMONAir Fuel RatioIndicated mean effective pressuregasoline Mass fraction burnedTotal hydrocarbonscompressed natural gas
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Authors
Tadeu C. Cordeiro de Melo, Guilherme B. Machado, Carlos R.P. Belchior, Marcelo J. Colaço, José E.M. Barros, Edimilson J. de Oliveira, Daniel G. de Oliveira,