Pre-turbocharger alcohol fumigation in a diesel tractor

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6493744

Sullivan, N W; Bashford, L L

An M and W alcohol Conversion kit was installed on an AC 7040 turbocharged diesel tractor. The unit was dynamometer tested with 100 proof and 185 proof ethanol. This system injects alcohol into the intake air stream and permits reduction of diesel fuel-consumption by 10-15 percent. Turbocharger blade wear, as well as other problems with the system, are presented. 8 refs.

• Research Organization: Univ of Nebr, Lincoln, USA
• OSTI ID: 6493744
• Report Number(s): CONF-811221-
• Journal Information: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States), Vol. 81-3581; Conference: American Society of Agricultural Engineers meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, 15 Dec 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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