New center for natural gas engine research

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide; (United States)

OSTI ID:7168205

Highfill, M ^[1]

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1. Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States)

The Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory (EECL) is a comprehensive engine research and development facility, established to address manufacturers and users needs for access to state of the art research and testing environments. In addition to furthering the research of engines ranging from automotive to large stationary pipeline units, the laboratory provides manufacturers with an operational state of the art beta testing site and skilled personnel to assist with the development of new efficient engine technologies for industrial applications. At the heart of the laboratory is the large-bore engine test bed facility. Although much of the laboratory's current emphasis is on large-bore natural gas engines, the Colorado group first gained notice for their innovative work with alternative fueled engines. Since 1988, the CSU team has produced several methanol, natural gas, solar and hybrid electric vehicles for a series of nationwide student competitions. The laboratory is currently conducting research on the potential for mixing hydrogen with natural gas and the use of hydrogen for cold starting methanol vehicles. It is also working with manufacturers of computerized fuel metering systems for natural gas vehicles. 5 figs.

• OSTI ID: 7168205
• Journal Information: Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide; (United States), Journal Name: Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide; (United States) Vol. 26:4; ISSN DGWODS; ISSN 0278-5994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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