Effect of acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE)–gasoline blends on regulated and unregulated emissions in spark-ignition engine

Li, Yuanxu; Ning, Zhi; Lee, Chia Fon F.; Yan, Junhao; Lee, Timothy H.

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.022

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“…5. Also, Li et al [168] found the lowest CO and HC emissions were achieved at higher acetone content, i.e. ABE30 (6:3:1), compared to ABE30 (3:6:1), and ABE30 (5:14:1).…”

Section: Combustionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Progress of acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) as biofuel in gasoline and diesel engine: A review

Veza

Said

Latiff

2019

Fuel Processing Technology

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The properties of butanol offer more promising results compared to those of lower chain alcohol such as methanol or ethanol. However, butanol as a biofuel has not yet been commercially produced due to its costly process. Butanol is generally produced via the process of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation and can only be acquired after it was recovered from the ABE solvent. Despite the efforts and recent developments, obtaining higher butanol concentration from ABE fermentation is still relatively expensive and challenging. The idea of using ABE directly in internal combustion engines is then proposed to eliminate the recovery process. Several preliminary studies have reported several promising results of using ABE blends in both gasoline and diesel engines. However, researches in this area are still in the early stages, and thorough investigations are required. This review paper aims to provide essential findings from the latest development in the addition of ABE both with gasoline and diesel fuel in Spark Ignition (SI) and Compression Ignition (CI) engines. A brief discussion on ABE properties will be firstly given before the effects of its addition on SI and CI engine is comprehensively reviewed. The end of this article highlights some possible contributions and research gaps.

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“…5. Also, Li et al [168] found the lowest CO and HC emissions were achieved at higher acetone content, i.e. ABE30 (6:3:1), compared to ABE30 (3:6:1), and ABE30 (5:14:1).…”

Section: Combustionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Progress of acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) as biofuel in gasoline and diesel engine: A review

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2019

Fuel Processing Technology

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“…Also, low heating values and octane numbers lead to increased fuel consumption and promote incomplete combustion [4]. The long duration of the ignition delay also supports the formation of CO and HC emissions [5].…”

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Effect Methanol, Ethanol, Butanol on the Emissions Characteristics of Gasoline Engine

Syarifudin

Sanjaya

Fatkhurrozak

et al. 2021

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The increasing volume of motorized vehicles leads to an increase in dependence on fossil fuels and an increase in air pollution. The problem can be reduced by utilizing renewable alcohol fuels such as methanol, ethanol, and butanol. The high number of octane and oxygen content is the main reason. Therefore, this study aims to observe the exhaust emissions of the 160 cc gasoline engine with a mixture of methanol, ethanol, and butanol. The percentage of alcohol used is 0 % to 30 % by volume. The test was carried out in 2000, 3000, and 4000 rpm. The results of the study explained that the use of methanol, ethanol, butanol in the fuel mixture was proven to reduce exhaust emissions. CO and HC emissions decreased as the percentage of alcohol in the fuel increased. The highest reduction in CO and HC emission in methanol blended fuel was 30 %, 94.55 % and 82.71 %, respectively. Meanwhile, CO2 emissions increased by 34.88 % at 2000 rpm engine speed. Based on this test, the addition of methanol to fuel can reduce exhaust emissions better than ethanol and butanol.

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“…The reason that there is less time for combustion reactions in the engine. Carbon dioxide emissions display various conduct than carbon monoxide emissions [18]. The effect of adding additive to gasoline on the amount of unburned hydrocarbons (UHCs) emissions produced by combustion is shown in Figure 10.…”

Section: Engine Exhaust Emissionsmentioning

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Experimental Study of the Effect of a Non-Oxygenated Additive on Spark-Ignition Engine Performance and Pollutant Emissions

Davari

Ommi

Saboohi

et al. 2021

IJE

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In this study, effects of adding butene, homopolymer to gasoline on the performance of a four-stroke spark ignition (SI) engine and pollutant emissions have been investigated. This additive increases the octane number of gasoline. In this research, the additive was combined with a non-leaded gasoline. Also, in addition to fuel changes and the use of additives, engine spark plugs were replaced and three types of spark plugs were used for this study. These include single electrode spark plug, dual electrode spark plug and Platinum+4 spark plug. The results of experimental tests showed that with the addition of additive to gasoline, the brake torque and braking power were increased with the use of each of the three spark plug type. The results revealed that by combining gasoline and additive, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions were increased. On the other hand, unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions from the engine were reduced. In addition, it was concluded that changing the spark plugs had slight effect on engine performance and pollutant emissions, and that the results of experimental tests using all three types of spark plugs were almost identical.

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Effect of acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE)–gasoline blends on regulated and unregulated emissions in spark-ignition engine

Cited by 34 publications

References 46 publications

Progress of acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) as biofuel in gasoline and diesel engine: A review

Progress of acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) as biofuel in gasoline and diesel engine: A review

Effect Methanol, Ethanol, Butanol on the Emissions Characteristics of Gasoline Engine

Experimental Study of the Effect of a Non-Oxygenated Additive on Spark-Ignition Engine Performance and Pollutant Emissions

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