Introduction to a Fuel Continuous Mixer for Marine Diesel Engines’ Application

Abstract

Abstract:To use the renewable fuels for marine field is still very limited due to the need of newly developed technology, highly requested safety (for gas fuel) and high price of biodiesel. Therefore, with some advantages, such as: simple producing process, reasonable price and simple modification technology needed, the blended SVO (straight vegetable oil) is recommended as suitable fuel for the marine application. Even though, there are some disadvantages of the blended SVO, such as a weak stability, layer separation in low temperature and some others. In order to apply the blended SVO as alternative fuel for marine diesel engines without the mentioned disadvantages, the paper will introduce a method to design and produce a fuel continuous mixer to make a blended SVO (palm oil).

Sustainable second-generation bioenergy alternatives for Ecuador

“…According to Capuano et al [178], the use of WCO in diesel engines is much more feasible for a stationary generation of electrical and thermal energy, an illustrative example is the Vegawatt system developed by Owl Power Company in the U.S.A. which produces electricity in situ using WCO [194], and in low-speed diesel engines, i.e. those of large ships [195], than for automotive applications. In this last case, direct use of WCO on a large scale is currently not feasible due to the need of changes in the design of the engines, as well as for the organization of the distribution network.…”