A study on the reformed-methanol engine

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6859599

Sato, T; Tanaka, M; Agawa, K

Selection of the optimum catalyst for the reformation of methanol, and static/dynamic characteristics of a spark ignition engine fueled with both gasoline and methanol reformed gas were studied. Tube test results on reforming characteristics show that a catalyst made of a base metal works best. A methanol reformer with an exhaust gas heat exchanger was used. Results show that the increase of reformed gas ratio increases the stability of combustion and extends the lean limit. It also improves thermal efficiency, owing to the reduced duration of combustion. Moreover, responses of Pmax during sudden opening/closing of the throttle valve were studied. Results indicate that the higher the reformed gas ratio, the quicker the Pmax response and the smoother the combustion process.

• Research Organization: Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
• OSTI ID: 6859599
• Report Number(s): CONF-8609165-
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALCOHOL FUELS
CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC REFORMING
CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
COMBUSTION CONTROL
COMBUSTION KINETICS
CONTROL
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
DYNAMIC LOADS
EFFICIENCY
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
EXHAUST GASES
FLOW REGULATORS
FLUIDS
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUEL-AIR RATIO
FUELS
FUNCTIONS
GASEOUS WASTES
GASES
GASOLINE
HEAT ENGINES
HEAT EXCHANGERS
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
KINETICS
LIQUID FUELS
METHANOL FUELS
MIXING
OXIDATION
PERFORMANCE
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
REACTION KINETICS
REFORMER PROCESSES
RESPONSE FUNCTIONS
SPARK IGNITION ENGINES
STATIC LOADS
SYNTHETIC FUELS
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
VALVES
WASTES