1981 flower power field testing program

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · ASAE Publ.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6067768

Walter, J; Aakre, P; Derry, J

Twelve typical farm tractors representing three manufacturers were operated on North Dakota farms during the 1981 crop season. The two fuels that were used were blends of 50% sunflower oil - 50% diesel fuel and 25% sunflower oil - 75% diesel fuel. The fuel handling characteristics of the blends and the durability effect on the engies were evaluated. There were no particular problems with fuel handling or engine performance while the tractors accumulated 6300 total hours. Engine inspection did reveal excess carbon deposits on several engine components. Engines with rectangular style compression rings were more prone to ring sticking problems which accelerated liner wear. 6 figures, 2 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6067768
• Report Number(s): CONF-820860-
• Journal Information: ASAE Publ.; (United States), Conference: International conference on plant and vegetable oils as fuels, Fargo, ND, USA, 2 Aug 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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VEGETABLE OILS
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ENGINES
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