Alcohol injection cuts diesel consumption on turbocharged tractors

Journal Article · Mon Jul 21 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Des. News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6541773

Edson, D V

M and W Gear Co. of Gibson City, IL, are marketing a new alcohol- injection system that permits turbocharged diesel engines to burn alcohol and claims to cut diesel consumption by 30% and more. The alcohol fuel, a blend of alcohol and water, does not meet the diesel fuel until the alcohol has been atomized and sprayed through the intake manifold into the cylinders. It permits farmers to use home- still-produced ethanol without the added expense of refining to anhydrous composition.

• OSTI ID: 6541773
• Journal Information: Des. News; (United States), Journal Name: Des. News; (United States) Vol. 36:14; ISSN DIGNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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