Study of possible detrimental effects on internal combustion engines by the combustion of gasohol blends

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6317214

Myburgh, I S; Kerens, G; van Bergen, E

Initial performance tests were carried out, using one engine to determine power, torque and specific fuel consumption with the engine fueled firstly with premium petrol, then with a blend of 10% alcohol and 90% premium petrol and finally with a blend of 20% alcohol and 80% premium petrol. The above mentioned performance tests were carried out at factory-specified ignition and carburetor settings. Tests were then carried out at engine speeds of 3 000 r/min and 5 000 r/min at various carburetor settings to determine the optimum engine performance characteristics with the three fuels.

• Research Organization: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria (South Africa). National Mechanical Engineering Research Inst.
• OSTI ID: 6317214
• Report Number(s): PB-83-165431
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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