Effect of fuel structure on emissions from a spark-ignited engine

Effect of fuel structure on emissions from a spark-ignited engine

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbon emissions from a single-cylinder spark ignition engine fueled with methane, ethane, propane, n-butane, isopentane, isooctane, or toluene fuels were measured. Emission profiles are partly attributable to changes in flame temperature and the hydrogen:C...

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Published in:Environmental science & technology Vol. 25; no. 12; pp. 2005 - 2012
Main Authors: Kaiser, Edward W, Siegl, Walter O, Henig, Yitshak I, Anderson, Richard W, Trinker, Frederick H
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 01-12-1991
Subjects:
Air pollution caused by fuel industries
Applied sciences
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Chemical analysis
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel selection. Additives
Fuels
Hydrocarbons
Internal combustion engines
Nitrogen oxides
Organic compounds
Pollution reduction
Temperature measurement
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Spark ignition
emission reduction
Air pollution
Chemical composition
Exhaust gas
Internal combustion engine
Motor fuel
Experimental study
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Summary:Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbon emissions from a single-cylinder spark ignition engine fueled with methane, ethane, propane, n-butane, isopentane, isooctane, or toluene fuels were measured. Emission profiles are partly attributable to changes in flame temperature and the hydrogen:C ratios of the diverse fuels. Both the total engine-out hydrocarbon emissions and the distribution of individual hydrocarbon pollutants in exhaust gas are sensitive to the fuel used. Ethane produces the lowest and toluene the highest hydrocarbon emissions under all engine operating conditions.
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ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es00024a004