Laboratory endurance test of a sunflower oil blend in a diesel engine

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

OSTI ID:5941912

Ziejewski, M; Kaufman, K R

This paper compares the effects of using a 25 to 75 blend (v/v) of alkali refined sunflower oil and diesel fuel in a diesel engine as compared to a baseline test on diesel fuel. There were no significant problems with engine operation during the baseline test. However, problems were experienced while using the blended fuel. The major problems were (1) abnormal buildup on the injection nozzle tips, (2) injector needle sticking, (3) secondary injection, (4) carbon buildup in the intake ports, (5) carbon deposits on the exhaust valve stems, (6) carbon filling of the compression ring grooves, and (7) abnormal lacquer and varnish buildup on the third piston land. 6 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: North Dakota State Univ., Fargo
• OSTI ID: 5941912
• 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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