Methanol/gasoline blends as automotive fuel

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1974

OSTI ID:7296273

Allsup, J R

Ten 1974 and 1975 model vehicles were tested to determine the effect on exhaust emissions and fuel economy of methanol added to gasoline. Ambient temperature was varied from 20/sup 0/ to 100/sup 0/F to determine temperature effects while using methanol/gasoline blends. Emissions were generally modified because the addition of methanol to gasoline alters both the fuel vapor pressure and the stoichiometry of the air-fuel mixture. Fuel economy was generally decreased by methanol addition. Moderate mileage accumulation using 10 percent methanol fuel showed no deterioration either in emissions control or of fuel-related engine components. (auth)

• Research Organization: Energy Research and Development Administration, Bartlesville, Okla. (USA). Bartlesville Energy Research Center
• OSTI ID: 7296273
• Report Number(s): CONF-7509105-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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