Transactions of the ASAE · 1984 · 40 citations · 0 references
EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringChemical EngineeringCombustionInternal Combustion EnginesPropulsionCombustion ProcessesEngine EmissionsEngine PerformanceEngine Performance CharacteristicsEngine TestingFuel CharacteristicsDiesel CombustionDiesel Engine CombustionDiesel EnginesExhaust EmissionsExhaust Gas EmissionsFuel Effects On EmissionsPressure Rise BehaviorVegetable Oil Fuels
ABSTRACT THE performance, combustion, and exhaust emissions of diesel fuel, a blend of 25% sunflower oil in diesel fuel, and sunflower oil methyl ester have been compared. All fuels performed satisfactorily in a direct injection diesel engine, with the fuels derived from sunflower oil giving somewhat higher cylinder pressures and rates of pressure rise due to a higher percentage of *'premixed burning than the diesel fuel. General performance and emissions characteristics of the two fuels were comparable, with the oil based fuels giving lower smoke readings.