Effect of low-proof alcohol utilization to supplement diesel fuel on engines life expectancy: Caterpillar 3306 PCI. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6339016

Likos, W E; Moses, C A

A 500-hour durability test was conducted to evaluate the effects of using 160-proof ethanol to supplement diesel fuel in a 187-HP Caterpillar, diesel engine. The ethanol was sprayed into the intake manifold of the engine at a rate equal to 25% (vol.) of the total fuel flow. Performance testing for power and emissions and pre- and post-inspections of critical components of the engine confirmed that no significant changes occurred to the engine due to the alcohol fueling. It was concluded that alcohol fumigation, done under the conditions of this test, does not result in serious wear or durability penalties.

• Research Organization: Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (USA). Energy System Research Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC19-81BC10467
• OSTI ID: 6339016
• Report Number(s): DOE/BC/10467-12; ON: DE83006617
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADDITIVES
ALCOHOL FUELS
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DIESEL ENGINES
DIESEL FUELS
ENGINES
ETHANOL FUELS
EXHAUST GASES
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
NUMERICAL DATA
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SYNTHETIC FUELS
TESTING
WASTES
WEAR