Specifics of Propane Combustion in IC Engines
SAE-PP-00098
3/9/2021
- Content
- The article discusses the influence of propane fuel characteristics on specific combustion and engine performance parameters. It also compares propane (LPG) to the gasoline combustion. It includes the following: 1) Octane number and compression ratio; 2) Stoichiometric air-fuel ratio; 3) Available fuel energy; 4) Volumetric efficiency of vapor and liquid injection systems; 5) Emissions (CO2, HCs and CO, NOx); 6) Cold start; 7) Flame propagation speed; 8) Exhaust gas temperature; 9) Propane vs LPG. The article illustrates advantages and potential of propane as a fuel for IC engines and quantifies achievable benefits and specific combustion parameters of propane fuel.
- Citation
- Shamis, D., "Specifics of Propane Combustion in IC Engines," SAE MobilityRxiv™ Preprint, submitted March 9, 2021, https://doi.org/10.47953/SAE-PP-00098.