Modifications were made to a Petter PH1 air-cooled diesel to convert it to a spark-assisted, alcohol-fuelled engine. The performance obtained after optimisation of ignition and injection timings and some practical problems encountered are described. The modifications included the fitting of a multi-strike, high frequency ignition system and a separate fuel injection pump to meet the increased flow required by the lower calorific value fuels and advanced injection timings. The engine was limited by thermal stress considerations.


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    Title :

    Operation of a spark-assisted diesel for stationary applications on alcohol fuels


    Additional title:

    Betrieb eines elektronisch gezündeten Dieselmotors für stationäre Anwendungen mit Alkohol-Treibstoffen


    Contributors:
    Newnham, S. (author) / Johns, R.A. (author) / Henham, A.W. (author)


    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 5 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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