Journal of Energy Engineering (에너지공학)

The Korean Society for Energy (한국에너지학회)
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Effect of Hydrogen Enriched LPG Fuelled Engine with Converted from a Diesel Engine

  • Choi, Gyeung-Ho (School of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Keimyung University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Cheon (School of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Keimyung University) ;
  • Chung, Yon-Jong (Department of Automotive Engineering, Daegu Mirae College) ;
  • Caton, Jerald (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A & M University) ;
  • Han, Sung-Bin (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Induk institute of Technology)
  • Published : 2006.09.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to obtain low-emission and high-efficiency in LPG engine with hydrogen enrichment. The objective of this paper is to clarify the effects of hydrogen enrichment in LPG fuelled engine on exhaust emission, thermal efficiency and performance. The compression ratio of 8 was selected to avoid abnormal combustion. To maintain equal heating value of fuel blend, the amount of LPG was decreased as hydrogen was gradually added. The relative air-fuel ratio was increased from 0.8 to 1.3, and the ignition timing was controlled to be at MBT (minimum spark advance for best torque)

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