Fuel Conversion Benefit of Producer Gas over Gasoline – An Experimental Analysis. (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Babu, M.S.; Clement, S.; Rajan, N.K.S.
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 100(2016)
• Page Start: 203
• Page End: 209
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Producer gas -- Biomass gasification -- Specific fuel consumption -- Down draft gasifier ;; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2016.10.166
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: Growing energy targets, depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns have paved the way to explore alternative (renewable) fuels. In this paper, the performance and in-cylinder analysis of a four stroke modified spark ignition engine fueled with bottled Producer gas is addressed. The nature of energy conversion of a producer gas (a multi component fuel) as compared to straight-run Gasoline was analyzed and discussed. Study shows that, Producer gas engines can yield a saving of approximately over 70% on fuel consumption over Gasoline powered engines. Analysis of fuel conversion indicated a scope of reduced energy consumption with producer gas engine to the tune of 5%.