AndyH
Well-known member
Guy,
Just another scattered example of 'current art' with regards to heavy vehicles. I was aware that ethanol was used in heavy diesel buses, I think in Brazil, as part of a mix with diesel and possibly biodiesel. Here's a more current example - ED95.
http://www.sekab.com/biofuel/ed95
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwcbE3RiWC8[/youtube]
One of the engine modifications is the installation of an ignition system (spark plugs, computer, etc.). This is also a requirement when burning LNG.
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy03osti/32863.pdf
Both fuels have a track record, require engine adaptations, and are cleaner than diesel. Only one emits 'current' carbon.
Just another scattered example of 'current art' with regards to heavy vehicles. I was aware that ethanol was used in heavy diesel buses, I think in Brazil, as part of a mix with diesel and possibly biodiesel. Here's a more current example - ED95.
http://www.sekab.com/biofuel/ed95
ED95 is an ethanol based fuel for adapted diesel engines. It consists of 95 percent pure ethanol with the addition of ignition improver, lubricant and corrosion protection. In a diesel engine adapted for ED95 ethanol’s potential can be up to 40 percent better utilised than in a petrol engine.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwcbE3RiWC8[/youtube]
One of the engine modifications is the installation of an ignition system (spark plugs, computer, etc.). This is also a requirement when burning LNG.
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy03osti/32863.pdf
Both fuels have a track record, require engine adaptations, and are cleaner than diesel. Only one emits 'current' carbon.