Alcohols as Alternative Fuels for Diesel Engines: A REVIEW
Journal Title: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
The fuel which is used in Internal Combustion engines meant for transportation applications will satisfy all the requirements of cost effectiveness, maximum thermal efficiency, excellent engine performance, and still remain clean enough to protect the environment. Alcohol fuels such as methanol (CH3OH), Ethanol (C2H5OH) are favorable for IC Engines because of their high octane rating, burning velocities, and wider flammability limits. Alcohols can be considered as attractive alternative fuels because they can be obtained from both natural and manufactured sources. The air quality deterioration is a vital issue that needs to be seriously monitored and limited. The transportation system is a major air pollution contributor due to the exhaust emissions such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter (PM). Extensive research and development is difficult to justify until the fuels are accepted as viable for large numbers of engines. Liquid fuels are preferred for Internal Combustion Engines because they are easy to store and have reasonably good calorific value. The main alternative is the alcohol. Methanol and ethanol are two kinds of alcohols that seem most promising fuels and will likely play an increasingly important role in the future. In this review, the physical and the combustion characteristics of alcohols have been discussed briefly after comparing with the diesel. The production methods of alcohols have been discussed. The safety aspects of alcohols have also been discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Srinivasnaik, Dr. T. V. V. Sudhakar, Dr. B. Balunaik, Dr. A. SomiReddy
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