Alcohol fuels - performance, emissions and the environment

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5150595

Browning, L H; Pefley, R K; Suga, T P

The lower alcohols, methanol and ethanol, were considered as supplements or replacements for petroleum-based fuels. The alcohols are shown to increase power and thermal efficiency over gasoline while reducing oxides of nitrogen emissions. Some of the problems of pure alcohol usage are also discussed, such as: aldehyde emissions, cold start-up and driveability, and engine wear. A brief discussion of alcohol-gasoline blends is also included. 18 refs.

• Research Organization: Univ of Santa Clara, Calif
• OSTI ID: 5150595
• Report Number(s): CONF-810812-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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