Automotive Diesel Engines-Fuel Composition vs Particulates

FORTY-SIX EXPERIMENTAL DIESEL FUELS have been tested in a modern automotive diesel engine, and the effect of fuel characteristics on particulate emissions, gaseous emissions, and fuel economy has been studied. Regression analysis of results established a relationship between particulate emissions an...

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Published in:	SAE transactions Vol. 88; pp. 3112 - 3123
Main Authors:	Burley, Harvey A., Rosebrock, Theodore L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS, INC 01-01-1979
Subjects:	Diesel engines Diesel exhaust Diesel fuels Economic indices Engines Fuels Gaseous fuels Particulate emissions Particulate matter Synthetic fuels
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Summary:	FORTY-SIX EXPERIMENTAL DIESEL FUELS have been tested in a modern automotive diesel engine, and the effect of fuel characteristics on particulate emissions, gaseous emissions, and fuel economy has been studied. Regression analysis of results established a relationship between particulate emissions and two fuel characteristics: (1) aromatic content and (2) volatility, especially as described by the 90% boiling point. Particulates could be reduced by lowering either aromatic content or 90% boiling point. The foregoing conclusions were based on a weighted five-load dynomometer schedule but appear to be confirmed by limited vehicle testing on the Federal Test Procedure.
ISSN:	0096-736X 2577-1531