University of Khartoum Faculty of Engineering Department of Agricultural Engineering This Thesis is a Partial Fulfilment of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Khartoum Determination of Fuel Properties and Engine Performance of Ethanol/Gasoline Blends for Spark Ignition Engine Prepared by: Mathani Yusuf Hassan Mohammed Abd Elazeem Hussien Hind Izzeldin Osman Supervisor: Dr. Abd Elmutalib Fadel Almula July 2010 Dedication Without you I couldn't go left or right Lose my sight Our great mothers Without you life would be darkness World has no hope no light Our fathers To whom that they made our life colorful Our friends To all special people in our life …………………………. With all love Mohamed, Mathani and Hind ACKNOWLEDGMENT We are heartily thankful to our supervisor Dr Abdu El Mutalib F. Khierallah Whose encouragement, guidance and support from the initial to the final level enabled us to complete this project It is a pleasure to thank who made this thesis possible Mustafa Special thanks to Khartoum University Faculty of engineering and Architecture Department of Agriculture Engineering Lastly, we offer our regards and blessings to all of those who supported us in any respect during the completion of the project. i TABLE OF CONTENS Acknowledgment ………………………………………………… i Arabic abstract …………………..……………….………….….... 2 English abstract ………………………………………………..….. 3 Chapter One 1 INTRODUCTION ……………………………………….…… 4 1.1 Background ……………………………………………….…… 4 1.2 Statement of objective ………………………………..……… 7 Chapter Two 2 LITERATURE REVIEW………………………..………… 8 2.1 Ethanol production ……………...…………...………………. 10 2.1.1 Ethanol Manufacturing Process ………..…...……..………… 12 2.1.1.1 Fermentation ………..……………………………..…….…… 12 2.1.1.2 Distillation ………………………………………….…...…… 13 2.2 Bio-ethanol Fuel Properties………………………..………… 14 2.3 Fuel properties definitions ………………………...………… 16 2.3.1 Density, API & Specific gravity …………………..………… 17 2.3.2 Viscosity …………………………………………..………… 17 2.3.3 Flash and fire point ………………..………………………… 18 2.3.4 Cloud and Pour Point ………………………………………... 19 2.3.5 Octane rating …………………….…………..……………… 19 2.3.6 Heat value ………………………………….………………... 21 2.3.7 Fuel Volatility …...………………….……………………...… 22 2.3.7.1 Distillation ………………………….………………………... 22 2. 4 Engine Performance and Emissions .………………………... 24 2.5 Ethanol Production in Sudan………...……………...……… 27 2.5.1 Sugar cane …………………………..…..……….......……... 27 2.6 Kenana Ethanol Project ….………………………………… 28 Chapter Three 3 MATERIALS AND METHODS…………………....……… 29 3.1 Material………………………………………..……………. 29 3.1.1 Fuel blends material ……………………………..………… 29 3.1.2 Fuel Properties equipment …………………….…………… 30 3.1.2.1 Viscometer …………………………………….…………… 30 3.1.2.2 Hydrometer ……………………………………….………… 30 3.1.2.3 Flash and fire point ………….…………………….………… 30 3.1.2.4 Cloud and pour point ……..………………………………… 30 3.1.2.5 CFR Engine (Cooperative Fuels Research)….……………… 33 3.1.2.5.1 Specification …………………………..…………………… 33 3.1.2.5.2 Mechanical accessories ……………….…………………… 34 3.1.2.5.3 Instrumentation ……………………..….….……...……….. 35 3.1.2.6 Bomb Calorimeter ………………………….……….…….. 36 3.1.2.6 Distillation device ………………………….………..…….. 36 3.1.3 Engine test…………….…………………………………… 38 3.2 Method………………….…………………………………… 43 3.2.1 Blends preparation ……………….………….……………… 43 3.2.2 Fuel abbreviation …………………………….……………… 43 3.2.3 Fuel properties determination ………….…….……………… 43 3.2.3.1 Density measurement ………………….………..…………… 44 3.2.3.2 Viscosity determination …………………….……………...… 44 3.2.3.3 Gross Heating Value measurement…………….…….…..…… 45 3.2.3.4 Measuring Octane rating ……………………….…….….…… 45 3.2.4 Performance Tests ………………..…………….…….….…… 47 3.2.4.1 Test procedure ………………………………….…….….…… 47 3.2.4.2 Power calculation ……………..……………….…….….…… 49 3.2.4.3 Torque calculation……. ……………………….…….….…… 49 3.2.4.4 Brake thermal efficiency ……………………….…….….…… 50 Chapter Four 4 RESULT AND DISCUSSION ……………..……………… 51 4.1 Density and API Gravity ………………………………..…… 51 4.1.2 Fire and Flash Point ……………………………………….… 53 4.1.3 Heat of Combustion ……………………………………….… 54 4.1.4 Cloud point ………………….……………………………..… 55 4.1.5 Kinematic Viscosity..……….………..………….…………… 56 4.1.6 Octane number ………………….……..…………….…….… 58 4.1.7 Distillation ………………….……..……………………….… 60 4.2 Engine performance ……….……..……………………….… 61 4.2.1 Power output ………………….……..………………………. 61 4.2.2 Engine torque ………………….……..………………………. 62 4.2.3 Fuel Consumption Rate (L/h)....……..……………………….. 62 4.2.4 Specific Fuel Consumption (L/KW.h)……………………….. 64 4.2.5 Brake Thermal Efficiency …….……..………………………. 64 4.2.6 Speed ………………….……..…………….………………… 65 Chapter Five 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION……..………… 67 REFERENCES ……………………………………………………… 69 APPENDEX A ……………………………………………………… 70 APPENDEX B ……………………………………………………… 75 APPENDEX C ……………………………………………………… 81 APPENDEX D ……………………………………………………… 85 LIST OF FIGURES Chapter two FIGURE 2.1 Ethanol Manufacturing Process …………………………… 14 FIGURE 2.2 Distillation curves of gasoline …………………………...… 24 Chapter three FIGURE 3.1 Cannon-Fenske opaque viscometer ……………………….. 31 FIGURE 3.2 Hydrometer ………………………………………………… 31 FIGURE 3.3 Pensky-Martens cup …………..…………………………… 32 FIGURE 3.4 Apparatus for Cloud Point Test …………………….……… 32 FIGURE 3.5 CFR Engine (Cooperative Fuels Research)………………… 36 FIGURE 3.6 Bomb Calorimeter ……………..……………………...…… 37 FIGURE 3.7 Distillation device …………..…….…………………...…… 37 FIGURE 3.8 Hond EMS 3000…………………………..………..……… 40 FIGURE 3.9 Tachometer………………………………………………… 40 FIGURE 3.10 Variable electrical loader………………….……….……… 41 FIGURE 3.11 Ammeter…………………………………………………… 41 FIGURE 3.12 Voltmeter…………………………………………………… 42 FIGURE 3.13 Electric balance 3 Kg……………………….……………… 42 FIGURE 3.14 Layout electric circuit diagram…........................................... 48 FIGURE 3.15 Engine performance Test setup …......................................... 49 Chapter four FIGURE 4.1 Blends densities versus ethanol pourcentage ……………… 52 FIGURE 4.2 Blends API gravity versus ethanol percentage ……...……… 53 FIGURE 4.3 Blends heat values versus ethanol percentage.……………… 55 FIGURE 4.4 Blends kinematic viscosity versus ethanol percentage……… 57 FIGURE 4.5 Blends Octane Number versus ethanol percentage ………… 60 FIGURE 4.6 Distillation curves blends and gasoline ………………..…… 61 FIGURE 4.7 Power output Vs. loads curves ………………..……..…… 62 FIGURE 4.8 Torque Vs. loads curves ………………………………..… 63 FIGURE 4.9 Fuel consumption Vs. loads curves …………..….….…… 63 FIGURE 4.10 Specific fuel consumption Vs. loads curves……..…….…… 64 FIGURE 4.11 Brake thermal efficiency Vs. loads curve……..……….…… 65 FIGURE 4.12 Speed Vs. loads curves …………….………………….…… 66 List of tables Chapter two TABLE 2.1 Properties of Ethanol alcohol ……………………………… 16 TABLE 2.2 Existing Sugar Capacities …………………….…………… 27 TABLE 2.3 Sudan Grand Sugar Plan 2014…………………….……...… 28 TABLE 2.4 Kenana’s Ethanol Capacity and Product Specifications …….. 28 Chapter three TABLE 3.1 Tested Fuels Samples Abbreviation………………………… 43 Chapter four TABLE 4.1 Mean density and API gravity of tested blends ……………… 52 TABLE 4.2 Flash point and fire point of tested blends …………………… 54 TABLE 4.3 Mean gross heat content of tested blends …….….…………… 55 TABLE 4.4 Cloud point of tested blends ……………….………………… 56 TABLE 4.5 Kinematic viscosity of tested blends ………….……………… 57 TABLE 4.6 Octane number of tested blends ………….……...…………… 59 Abstract Fuel properties of Ethanol/Gasoline blends were studied and compared with pure gasoline fuel. Those blends were named E10, E15, E20, and E25. The performance of a constant speed, single cylinder spark ignition engine with these blends was tested. Fuel properties test results showed that blends densities and kinematics viscosity were found to increase continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol while API gravity and heat value decreased with decreasing percentage of ethanol increase. Furthermore, cloud point, flash and fire points were found to be higher than gasoline fuel. The tested blends Octane rating based Research Octane Number (RON) increased continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol. The power output and torque producing for blends increased in E10 and E20, and decrease in E15 and E25 at low loads. The fuel consumption rate and specific fuel consumption decreased for blends. Break thermal efficiency for blends was a slight variation compared to gasoline fuel. The performance with tested blends showed diverse results due to difference in fuel properties. 1 المـــــل ّخص ُ حَج دراست خصائض خييط اإليثاّىه ٍع اىبْسيِ ،وٍقارّخها ٍع وقىد اىبْسيِ اىصافي. وحَج حسَيج اىخيطاث E10و E15و E20و . E25وقذ حَج حجربت أداء اىَاميْت بسرعت ثابخت في ٍحرك رو اسطىاّت واحذة يعَو با إلشخعاه اىذاخيي. وقذ أظهرث ّخائج اخخباراث خصائض اىىقىد أُ مثافاث اىخيطاث واههزوجت اىنيَْاحينيت حسداد بصىرة ٍسخَرة وبشنو خطي ٍع زيادة ّسبت اإليثاّىه ،بيَْا اّخفضج اىقيَت اىحراريت و اىثقو ٍ APIع اّخفاض ّسبت اإليثاّىه .عالوة عيى رىل وجذ أُ اىـغيَت وّقطت اىىٍيط و اإلشخعاه ّقطت ماّج أعيى ٍِ وقىد اىبْسيٍِ .عذالث األومخيِ اىَخخبرة اىَبْيت عيى أساش رقٌ بحث األومخيِ ) (RONفي اىخيطاث ازدادث بصىرة ٍسخَرة وخطيت ٍع زيادة ّسبت اإليثاّىه. اىقذرة اىْاحجت واىعسً باىْسبت ىيخيطاث ازدادث في اىَسيج E10واىَسيج E20 واّخفضج في اىَسيج E15واىَسيج E25عْذ اىخحَيو اىَْخفط ٍ .عذه اسخهالك اىىقىد واسخهالك اىىقىد اه ّىعي اّخفط في جَيع اىخيطاث اىَخخبرة .األداء هىَسيج اىَخخبر أظهر ّخائج ٍخخيفت ّسبت إلخخالف خصائض اىىقىد .ىقذ أظهر أداء اىَاميْت عْذ إسخخذاً عيْاث اىىقىد اىَخخبرة ّخائج ٍخبايْت ّسبت ىإلخخالف في خىاص اىىقىد. 2 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background A steady growth in world population has taken place in tandem with everincreasing per capita energy consumption. Moreover, population has grown geometrically in the last 1,000 years, placing additional pressure on energy resources. To satisfy the ever-increasing demand, humanity has made use of different energy sources, and the relative importance of these resources has differed between industrialized and developing countries. Petroleum formed a quantum leap in the field of energy and became a vital source; but the studies of 18,000 petroleum fields around the world revealed that petroleum will begin to recede within the next five years due to the limited quantities of petroleum in the world and the increasing rates of consumption. The production of petroleum began to recede since 2005, while the demand increases by 2% annually. Obviously this indicates that there is shortage which will reach up to 40% by the year 2020, thus leading to increase in petroleum prices. With the harmful effects of petroleum on the environment in mind, scientists and researchers resorted to finding new forms and sources of energy to resolve the problem of petroleum being the traditional fuel. So 3 people will search for alternative energy source, for example: solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy and bio-fuel. Bio-fuels are a wide range of fuels which are in some way derived from biomass. The term covers solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases. Bio-fuels are gaining increased public and scientific attention, driven by factors such as petroleum price spikes and the need for increased energy security. Bio-fuel is a fuel made from ethanol alcohol that used as a total or partial replacement for gasoline runs in spark ignition engine. It can be produced in large commercial quantities by fermenting the sugar or starch portion of raw material and thus the crops used for ethanol production vary by region- such as sugar cane, maize, grains, sugar beet, etc, it release CO2 when burned in internal combustion engines, they differ from fossil fuels partly because their use reduces the net emission of carbon dioxide and other gases associated with global climate change and partly because they are biodegradable. The main benefits identified in connection with CO2 emission is usually explained by the theory of carbon recycling. When plants develop, they capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to facilitate photosynthesis necessary for their growth. Carbon dioxide and water in presence of light captured by chlorophylls produce oxygen and sugar glucose. Glucose converted to cellulose builds plant tissue or is stored as starch. Starch crops and the resulting cellulosic biomass provide feedstock for bio-fuel production. Whilst green plants operate as carbon sinks absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, the net CO2 output of bio-fuel is theoretically zero. Accordingly the released returns to carbon cycle, meaning that bio-fuel may also be considered carbon neutral. So it is an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum. Although it is easy 4 to manufacture and process, it is expensive to do research and used by human, but it will not be expensive anymore when the petroleum price is high enough. Utilization of renewable sources of energy available in Sudan is now a major issue in the future energy strategic planning for the alternative to the fossil conventional energy to provide part of the local energy demand. Sudan's renewable portfolio is broad and diverse, due in part to the country's wide range of climates. It has a long history in renewable energy utilization like many of the African leaders. Sudan has a very unique geographical location and an area of about one million square miles. Bordering nine African countries, and also distinguished by its fertile land, heavy rains and the availability of water resources River Nile, Blue Nile, White Nile, Bahr Al- Arab and underground water, over and above the Sudan enjoys the third largest industrial basis in Africa after South Africa and Egypt. Although the utilize capacities are low ranged between 20-25 %. Sugar industry in Sudan will be the base for production of ethanol from sugar plenty molasses. Kenana the world's largest integrated cane sugar manufacturing plant will be the focus of ethanol production. Hundred million liters would be considered a possible ethanol production capacity due to an increase in production capacity in the Sudan together with the production capacity of the White Nile sugar factory and the existing production capacities of the other cane sugar production factories such as Assalaya, Sennar, El-Guneid and Halfa. To date the arrangements to introduce ethanol in Sudan as fuel for cars, generators and motorcycles engines is limited. Consequently, the 5 use of the ethanol as fuel at present should be advocated strongly for research and development as well as a quick and subsidized market introduction (i.e. tax credit exception). 1.2 Statement of Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine fuel properties and engine performance of Ethanol /Gasoline blends for spark ignition engine. Specific objectives were: - To determine properties of blends such as density, API gravity, viscosity, cloud point, flash and fire point, heat value and compare them with those of gasoline fuel. - To determine Octane rating based on Research Octane Number (RON) for blends and compares them with those of gasoline fuel. - To evaluate engine performance on Ethanol/Gasoline blends compared to gasoline fuel; performance parameters being: power output, engine torque, fuel consumption rate, specific fuel consumption and brake thermal efficiency. 6 CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW Ethanol: Ethanol ethyl alcohol (ETOH) made from grains or other plants, is produced by fermenting and distilling grains such as corn, barley and wheat. Another form of ethanol, called bio-ethanol, can be made from many types of trees and grasses, and it is an alcohol-based alternative fuel that is blended with gasoline to produce a fuel with a higher octane rating and fewer harmful emissions than unblended gasoline. Chemistry: The chemical formula for ethanol is CH₃CH₂OH. Essentially, ethanol is ethane with a hydrogen molecule replaced by a hydroxyl radical, -OH, which is bonded to a carbon atom. Structure of ethanol molecule (All bonds are singles bonds) Glucose (a simple sugar) is created in the plant by photosynthesis. 7 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ During ethanol fermentation, glucose is decomposed into ethanol and carbon dioxide. C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2 C₂H₅OH + 2 CO₂ + heat During combustion ethanol reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat: C₂H₅OH + 3 O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 3 H₂O + heat After doubling the combustion reaction because two molecules of ethanol are produced for each glucose molecule, and adding all three reactions together, there are equal numbers of each type of molecule on each side of the equation, and the net reaction for the overall production and consumption of ethanol is just: Light → heat The heat of the combustion of ethanol is used to drive the piston in the engine by expanding heated gases. It can be said that sunlight is used to run the engine. Ethanol may also be produced industrially from ethene (ethylene). Addition of water to the double bond converts ethene to ethanol: CH₂=CH₂ + H₂O → CH₃CH₂OH This is done in the presence of an acid which catalyzes the reaction, but is not consumed. The ethene is produced from petroleum by steam cracking. 2.1 Ethanol Production 8 Ethanol is a form of renewable energy that can be produced from agricultural feedstocks. It can be made from very common crops such as, potato, wheat, barley, sugar beet and sugar cane. Sugar crops such as sugar cane, sugar beets and sweet sorghum are extracted to produce a sugar-containing solution that can be directly fermented by yeast. Starch feedstock; however must be carried through and additional conversion step. A.R. Navarro, et al. (2000) studied a concentration-incineration process of vinasse that has been in use for several years in order to deal with pollution resulting from the industrial production of ethanol by fermentation and distillation. However, as vinasse concentration had a high energy demand, a bio-concentration method with no energy consumption. Vinasses was used instead of water in the preparation of the fermentation medium and repeatedly recycled. A final solid concentration of 24% dry matter was produced, an amount that positively modifies the energy balance of the concentrationincineration process. A decrease of 66% in nutrients addition, 46.2% in fresh water and 50% in sulfuric acid requirement was achieved together with an improvement in the efficiency of the fermentation. The final vinasse had a significant amount of non-volatile by-products of commercial importance such as glycerol. A mathematical model is proposed for the prediction of the final solids concentration in vinasse under various working conditions. (1) Farid Talebnia et al. (2004) investigated the performance of encapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 8066 in anaerobic cultivation of glucose, in the presence and absence of furfural as well as in dilute-acid hydrolyzates. The cultivation of encapsulated cells in 10 sequential batches in synthetic media resulted in linear increase 9 of biomass up to 106 g/L of capsule volume, while the ethanol productivity remained constant at 5.15 (±0.17) g/L.h (for batches 6-10). The cells had average ethanol and glycerol yields of 0.464 and 0.056 g/g in these 10 batches. Addition of 5 g/L furfural decreased the ethanol productivity to a value of 1.3(±0.10)g/L.h with the encapsulated cells, but it was stable in this range for five consecutive batches. On the other hand, the furfural decreased the ethanol yield to 0.41-0.42 g/g and increased the yield of acetic acid drastically up to 0.068 g/g. No significant lag phase was observed in any of these experiments. The encapsulated cells were also used to cultivate two different types of dilute-acid hydrolyzates. While the free cells were not able to ferment, the hydrolyzates within at least 24 hours. The encapsulated yeast successfully converted to glucose and mannose in both of the hydrolyzates in less than 10 hours with no significant lag phase. However, the hydrolyzates were too toxic; the encapsulated cells lost their activity gradually in sequential batches. Dimple K. Kundiyana et al. (2006) studied ethanol production from sweet sorghum in the United States. Sweet sorghum has the potential to be used as a renewable energy crop, and has become a viable candidate for ethanol production. The idea to use sweet sorghum for commercial ethanol production is not new. But previous barriers to commercialization of this process have been the high capital costs involved in ensilage and fermentation at a central processing plant that may be operated only seasonally. In order to diminish the high capital investment necessary in a central processing facility, the proposed process involves in-field production of ethanol from sweet sorghum. The process includes a newly designed field harvester capable of pressing and collecting the juice, large storage bladders for fermentation, and a mobile distillation unit for ethanol 10 concentration. In order to achieve in-field ethanol fermentation in large bladders, one of the remaining questions is whether fermentation can take place in the environment with no process control. The focus of the current research was to evaluate the effects of yeast type, pH adjustment, and nutrient addition on fermentation process efficiency. Also, it was found that the engine performance improves as the percentage of ethanol increases in the blend within the range studied. 2.1.1 Ethanol Manufacturing Process: Ethanol can be made synthetically from petroleum or by microbial conversion of biomass materials through fermentation. In 1995, about 93% of the ethanol in the world was produced by the fermentation method and about 7% by the synthetic method. The fermentation method generally uses two steps namely fermentation and distillation (see Figure 2.1). (3) 2.1.1.1 Fermentation: At this point the starch has been broken down to the simple sugar glucose and is now in a form which microorganisms called yeasts can feed on. Yeasts, in metabolizing glucose, produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. As with the enzymes, yeasts have an optimum temperature range. The mash is transferred to the fermentation tank and cooled to the optimum temperature (around 80 - 90°F). Care has to be taken to assure that no infection (other organisms that compete with the yeast for the glucose) occurs. 2.1.1.2 Distillation: 11 Distillation separates the ethanol from the beer, which is mostly water and ethanol. (In some alcohol plants, distillation takes place in one, very tall column; the process diagrammed above uses two separate columns, a stripper column and a rectifying column). Ethanol boils at 172°F (at sea level), while water boils at 212°F. By heating the beer to 172°F, the ethanol can be boiled off and the vapour captured and condensed to produce 192-proof (96 percent) ethanol concentration producible by conventional distillation. 200-proof (anhydrous) alcohol (which is required for blending gasohol) can be obtained through additional dehydration steps. Lower-grade ethanol (170-190 proof) can be used by itself in vehicles modified for alcohol use. 12 Source: Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401. Figure 2.1: Ethanol Manufacturing Process 2.2 Bio-ethanol Fuel Properties: R. J. Dinu et al (2001) studied opportunities for matching wood chemical and physical properties to manufacturing and product requirements via genetic modification have long been recognized. Exploitation is now feasible due to advances in trait measurement, breeding, genetic mapping and marker, and genetic transformation technologies. With respect to classic selection and breeding of short-rotation poplars, genetic parameters are favourable for decreasing lignin content and increasing specific 13 gravity, but less so for increasing cellulose content. Knowledge of functional genomics is expanding, as is that needed for eventual application of marker-aided breeding, trait dissection, candidate gene identification, and gene isolation. Research on gene transfer has yielded transgenic poplars with decreased lignin and increased cellulose contents, but otherwise normal growth and development. Until effective marker-aided breeding technologies become available, the most promising approach for enhancing ethanol fuel and fibre production and processing efficiencies centres on selecting and breeding poplars for high wood substance yields and genetically transforming them for decreased lignin and increased cellulose contents J. Yamin (2006) investigated the effect of ethanol addition to low octane number gasoline, in terms of calorific value, octane number, compression ratio at knocking and engine performance. Locally produced gasoline (octane number 87) was blended with five different percentages of ethanol, namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% on volume basis. The properties of the respective fuel blends were first determined. Then they were tested in an engine. It was found that the octane number of gasoline increases continuously and linearly with ethanol percentages in gasoline. Hence, ethanol is an effective compound for increasing the value of the octane number of gasoline. Also, it was found that the engine performance improves as the percentage of ethanol increases in the blend within the range studied. Recently, the oxygenated and Octane enhancing benefits of ethanol have been highlighted as a potential substitute for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE). MTBE has been shown to be highly toxic. 14 Table 2.1 Properties of Ethanol alcohol Molecular wt. 46.07 Density 0.789 kg/L Viscosity 1.19 mm2/s at 20C Boiling temperature 78.4°C Heat value 27000 (kJ/ kg) Solve temperature -114.3°C citrus temperature 15H+ 2.3 Fuel properties definitions: The internal combustion engine was invented more than one hundred years ago, and numerous improvements have been made since its invention. The development of fuels paralleled the development of the engine. Many standards concerning the required properties of engine fuels and tests for measuring those properties have been set. Most of the standards were developed through the cooperative efforts of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Only the most important of the many standards will be discussed here. Some standards apply to only one type of fuel. For instance, fuel viscosity is relevant only to CI engine fuels. Other standards, such as heating value, apply to all types of fuels. 15 2.3.1 Density, API & Specific gravity: Specific gravity is a measure of the density of liquid fuels. It is the ratio of the density of the fuel at 15.6 C to the density of water at the same temperature. The density of water at 15.6 is 1 kg/L, so the specific gravity of a fuel is equal to its density in kg/L. Density of liquids decreases slightly with increasing temperatures. Therefore, densities must be measured at the standard temperature of 15.6 C or must be corrected to that temperature. The API (American Petroleum Institute) has devised a special scale for gravities. It is expressed in API degrees and is calculated as follows: API = (141.5/S.P)−131.5 Where: SG = specific gravity of fuel at 15.6 C. In general high API gravity implies high octane number of fuel. 2.3.2 Viscosity: Kinematic viscosity is measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under gravity, it is important to note that viscosity critically depends on temperature and numerically value of viscosity has no significance or meaning unless the temperature of the test is specified. So in determining any viscosity of fuel the temperature during the test must always be state. ASTM D445 is a standard test procedure for determining the 16 kinematics viscosity of liquids. It provides a measure of the time required for a volume of liquid to flow under gravity through a calibrated glass capillary tube. The kinematics viscosity is then equal to the product of this time and a calibration constant for the tube. The dynamic viscosity can be obtained by multiplying the kinematics viscosity by the density of the fluid. The viscosity must be high enough to ensure proper lubrication of the injector pump. If viscosity is too low, the fuel will flow too easily and will not maintain a lubricating film between moving and stationary parts in the pump. If viscosity is too high, the injectors may not be able to atomize the fuel into small enough droplets to achieve good vaporization and combustion. Injection line pressure and fuel delivery rates also are affected by fuel viscosity. 2.3.3 Flash and fire point: The flash point varies with fuel volatility but is not related to engine performance. Rather, the flash point relates to safety precautions that must be taken when handling a fuel. The flash point is the lowest temperature to which a fuel must be heated to produce an ignitable vapour-air mixture above the liquid fuel when exposed to an open flame. At temperatures below the flash point, not enough fuel evaporates to form a combustible mixture. Insurance companies and governmental agencies classify fuels according to their flash points and use these points in setting minimum standards for the handling and storage of fuels. Gasoline's have flash points well below the freezing point of water and can readily ignite in the presence of a spark or flame. 17 The fire point is the lowest temperature at which application of an ignition source causes the vapours of a test specimen of the sample to ignite and sustain burning for a minimum 5 sec under specific conditions of test. 2.3.4 Cloud and Pour Point: As a liquid is cooled, a temperature at which the larger fuel molecules begin to form crystals is reached. With continued cooling, more crystals form and agglomerate until the entire fuel mass begins to solidify. The temperature at which crystals began to appear is called the cloud point, and the pour point is the highest temperature at which the fuel ceases to flow. The cloud point typically occurs between 5 and 8 C above the pour point. Cloud and pour points become important for heavier fuels in the higher boiling ranges. Although the pour ability of gasoline is not a problem, SAE provides guidelines for specifying pour points of diesel fuel. 2.3.5 Octane rating: Octane rating is a measure of the knock resistance of gasoline. Knock is avoided in a spark-ignition engine when burning starts at the spark plug and a flame front sweeps smoothly across the combustion chamber to consume the fuel. Knock occurs when the end gases–the gases ahead of the flame front–ignite spontaneously and generate a rapid, uncontrolled release of energy. The quick release causes a sharp rise in pressure and pressure oscillations, which may lead to an audible ping or knock. 18 The octane number of a fuel is measured in a test engine, and is defined by comparison with the mixture of iso-octane and heptane which would have the same antiknocking capacity as the fuel under test: the percentage, by volume, of iso-octane in that mixture is the octane number of the fuel This does not mean that the petrol contains just iso-octane and heptane in these proportions, but that it has the same detonation resistance properties. Because some fuels are more knock-resistant than iso-octane, the definition has been extended to allow for octane numbers higher than 100. The octane number given automotive fuels is really an indication of the ability of the fuel to resist premature detonation within the combustion chamber. Premature detonation, or engine knock, comes about when the fuel/air mixture ignites spontaneously toward the end of the compression stroke because of intense heat and pressure within the combustion chamber. Since the spark plug is supposed to ignite the mixture at a slightly later point in the engine cycle, pre-ignition is undesirable, and can actually damage or even ruin an engine. The ASTM has developed two different methods for measuring octane ratings of gasoline. Both methods use the same CFR engine, but different operating conditions. The motor method is more severe and results in a lower octane rating than does the research method. The Research Octane Number (RON) is typically about eight numbers higher than the Motor Octane Number (MON) for a given gasoline sample. Many service stations now post an anti-knock index on their pumps. The anti-knock index is simply the numerical average of the RON and MON. 19 2.3.6 Heat value: The heating value of a fuel is a measure of how much energy we can get from it on a per-unit basis, be it pounds or gallons. When comparing alcohol to gasoline, it's obvious that ethanol contains only about 63% of the energy that gasoline does. Mainly because of the presence of oxygen in the alcohol's structure. But since alcohol undergoes different changes as it's vaporized and compressed in an engine, the outright heating value of the ethanol isn't as important when it's used as a motor fuel. The fact that there's oxygen in the alcohol's structure also means that this fuel will naturally be leaner in comparison to gasoline fuel without making any changes to the jets in the carburettor. This is one reason why we must enrich the air/fuel mixture (add more fuel) when burning alcohol by increasing the size of the jets, which we'll discuss further in another section. The purpose of fuels is to release energy for doing work. Thus, the heating value of fuels is an important measure of their worth. Heating values can be measured by burning the fuel in a bomb calorimeter. The combustion creates water and energy from the fuel is used to convert that water to vapour in the bomb. The heating value measured by the bomb is therefore called the lower, or net, heating value of the fuel. The gross , or higher heating value is found by adding to the net heating value the latent heat of vaporization of the water created in combustion. When engine efficiencies are calculated, it is important to state whether the higher or lower heating value of the fuel is used in the calculation. Published heats of combustion are usually higher heating values and are therefore often 20 used to calculate engine efficiencies. (Goering 1989). Heat of combustion is normally expressed in kilojoules per kilogram. 2.3.7 Fuel Volatility: Fuels must vaporize before they can burn. Volatility refers to the ability of fuels to vaporize. Fuels that vaporize easily at lower temperatures are more volatile than are fuels that require higher temperatures to vaporize. Reid vapour pressure and distillation curves are both indicators of fuel volatility. Distillation curve gives a more complete picture of fuel volatility. 2.3.7.1 Distillation: Is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in their volatilities in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or a physical separation process, and not a reaction. Commercially, distillation has a number of applications. It is used to separate crude oil into more fractions for specific uses such as transport, power generation and heating. (6) Distillation was introduced to medieval Europe through Latin translations of Arabic chemical treatises in the 12th century. In 1500, German alchemist Hieronymus Braunschweig published Liber de arte destillandi (The Book of the Art of Distillation) the first book solely dedicated to the subject of distillation, followed in 1512 by a much expanded version. In 1651, John French published The Art of Distillation the first major English compendium of practice, though it has been claimed that much of it derives from 21 Braunschweig's work. This includes diagrams with people in them showing the industrial rather than bench scale of the operation. . In general results of distillation tests are plotted as shown in Figure 2.2 the curves are especially important for gasoline, and three points on the distillation curve are of special interest. The points T10, T50, and T90 refer, respectively, to the temperatures on the curve at which 10%, 50%, and 90% of the fuel has been distilled. For the easy starting of a gasoline engine in winter conditions, the T10 temperature must be sufficiently low to allow enough fuel to evaporate to form a combustible mixture. The T50 point is associated with engine warm-up: a low T50 temperature will allow the engine to warm up and gain power quickly without stalling. The T90 temperature is associated with the crankcase dilution and fuel economy: if the T90 temperature is too high, the larger fuel molecules will condense on the cylinder liners and pass down into the lubricating oil in the crankcase instead of burning. Gasoline volatility is adjusted by petroleum refiners to suit the season and location (see SAE Recommended Practice J312 [SAE, 1999a] in the References and Suggested Readings). (6) 22 Distillation curves of gasoline TEMPERATURE ºC 250 200 150 100 TYPICAL WINTER GASOLINE 50 TYPICAL SUMMER GASOLINE 0 0 50 100 150 PERCENT DISTILLED Source: off-Road Vehicle engineering principles St.Joseph, Mich: ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineering). Figure 2.2 Distillation curves of gasoline 2.4 Engine Performance and Emissions Suri Rajan et al. (1982) investigated miscibility characteristics of hydrated ethanol with gasoline as a means of reducing the cost of ethanol/gasoline blends for use as a spark ignition engine fuel. For a given percentage of water in the ethanol, the experimental data showed that a limited volume of gasoline can be added to form a stable mixture. Engine experiments indicate that, at normal ambient temperatures, a water/ethanol/gasoline mixture containing up to 6 volume % of water in the ethanol constitutes a desirable motor fuel with power characteristics similar to those of the base gasoline. As a means of reducing the smog causing components of the exhaust gases, such as the oxides of nitrogen and the unburnt hydrocarbons, the water/ethanol/gasoline mixture was superior to the base gasoline. (7) 23 T. K. Bhattacharya et al. (2001) studied a constant speed; direct-injection diesel engine rated at 7.4 kW was tested on diesel fuel and four different ethanol-1-butanoldiesel micro emulsions. The stable and homogeneous micro emulsions were obtained by mixing 160, 170, and 180 Proof ethanol-1-butanol-diesels in 1:2.5:5.5 as well as 180. Proof ethanol-1-butanol-diesel in 1:2:3 proportions. The characteristic fuel properties such as relative density, kinematics viscosity and gross heat of combustion of the micro emulsions were found to be close to that of diesel fuel. The power-producing capability of the engine was found similar on diesel fuel and the micro emulsions. The emission of CO was found to be marginally lower but that of unburnt hydrocarbons and NO X were higher on micro emulsions. An engine durability test of 310 h was successful. Xiao-Guang Yan et al. (2002) investigated the effect of ethanol blended gasoline fuels on emissions and catalyst conversion efficiencies in a spark ignition engine with an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system. The addition of ethanol to gasoline fuel enhanced the octane number of the blended fuels and changes distillation temperature. Ethanol could decrease engine-out regulated emissions. The fuel containing 30% ethanol by volume could drastically reduce engine-out total hydrocarbon emissions (THC) at operating conditions and engine-out THC, CO and NOx emissions at idle speed, but unburned ethanol and acetaldehyde emissions increase. Pt/Rh based three-way catalysts are effective in reducing acetaldehyde emissions, but the conversion of unburned ethanol was low. Tailpipe emissions of THC, CO and NOx have close relation to engine-out emissions, catalyst conversion efficiency, engine's speed and load, air/fuel equivalence ratio. Moreover, the blended fuels could decrease brake specific energy consumption. 24 Jun Wanga et al. (2004) studied the emission characteristics from a four-stroke motorcycle engine using 10% (v/v) ethanol–gasoline blended fuel (E10) at different driving modes on the chassis dynamometers. The results indicated that CO and HC emissions in the engine exhaust were lower with the operation of E10 as compared to the use of unleaded gasoline, whereas the effect of ethanol on NOX emission was not significant. Furthermore, species of both unburned hydrocarbons and their ramifications were analyzed by the combination of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID). This analysis showed that aromatic compounds (benzene, toluene, xylene isomers (o-xylene, m-xylene and pxylene), ethyltoluene isomers (o-ethyltoluene, m-ethyltoluene and p-ethyltoluene) and trimethylbenzene isomers (1, 2, 3-trimethylbenzene, 1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene and 1, 3, 5trimethylbenzene) and fatty group ones (ethylene, methane, acetaldehyde, ethanol, butene, pentane and hexane) were major compounds in motorcycle engine exhaust. It was found that the E10-fueled motorcycle engine produces more ethylene, acetaldehyde and ethanol emissions than unleaded gasoline engine does. The no significant reduction of aromatics was observed in the case of ethanol–gasoline blended fuel. J.Basanavičiaus (2006) investigated experimentally and compared the engine performance and pollutant emission of a SI engine using ethanol–gasoline blended fuel and pure gasoline. The results showed that when ethanol is added, the heating value of the blended fuel decreases, while the octane number of the blended fuel increases. The results of the engine test indicated that when ethanol–gasoline blended fuel is used, the engine power and specific fuel consumption of the engine slightly increase; CO emission decreases dramatically as a result of the leaning effect caused by the ethanol addition; HC 25 emission decreases in some engine working conditions; and CO2 emission increases because of the improved combustion. 2.5 Ethanol Production in Sudan Sudan is rich of fertile land a lot of water from irrigation and wide range of climates which leads to different crops and this is helpful to produce many thinks like ethanol the most important crop to produce ethanol is sugar cane. 2.5.1 Sugar cane Processing of cane sugar will be the base for production of ethanol. Kenana the world's largest integrated cane sugar manufacturing plant will be the focus of ethanol production. An increase in production capacity in the Sudan together with the production capacity of the White Nile sugar factory and the existing production capacities of the other cane sugar production factories like Assalaya, Sennar, El-Guneid and Halfa. 100 million liters would be considered a possible ethanol production capacity Table 2.2: Existing Sugar Capacities Project Estimated ethanol capacity (liter) Kenana sugar company 65,000,000 Sudanese sugar company 40,000,000 White Nile sugar company 40,000,000 Subtotal 145,000,000 26 Table 2.3: Sudan Grand Sugar Plan 2014 project Estimated ethanol capacity (liter) Western White Nile projects 90,000,000 Gazira Scheme projects 380,000,000 Subtotal 470,000,000 Grand total 615,000,000 2.6 Kenana Ethanol Project: The ethanol plant of the stated capacity will required around 1.5 MWh which can easily be supplied by the exiting KSC power house without the need for any additional investment in power generation equipment. Eight high capacity steam boilers are available in the factory. Kenana has a storage capacity of 55.000 MTs molasses an ethanol plant of around 50 million litters will required a molasses storage capacity of around 60,000 MTs Kenana’s exiting storage capacity is considered enough to enable the plant to operate continuously during the off-crop period. The factory has adequate well fenced and protected land characterized by suitable gravel base for laying the necessary foundation establishing the ethanol plant. Table 2.3: Kenana Ethanol Capacity and Product Specifications Capacity 66 million liter ethanol annually Product specification of Anhydrous alcohol Alcohol degree 99.8% min by weight Specific mass 20 c max Appearance clear, free of material in suspension Row material Molasses 27 0.795 kg /L CHAPTER III MATERIAL AND METHODS Fuel properties experiments were carried out in Center Petroleum Laboratories (CPL), Ministry of Petroleum and laboratories of Petroleum and Gas engineering department university of Khartoum. while engine performance tests were carried out in Power and Machinery, Agricultural Engineering department at Faculty of Engineering, University of Khartoum. 3.1 Materials: 3.1.1 Fuel Blends Materials - Gasoline (benzene): Gasoline was a volatile, flammable liquid obtained from local fuel petroleum station. - Ethanol: ethanol was color less alcohol having concentration of 98.3% and extracted from sugar molasses. The ethanol sample was Kenana Sugar Company product. (2) - The tested sample blends was prepared by adding ethanol alcohol up to 25% to pure gasoline to run small engine. During this quick function test to this ratio there was no sign of water phase separation or any engine modification. 28 3.1.2 Fuel Properties equipment: 3.1.2.1 Viscometer: Cannon-Fenske Opaque Viscometer, glass capillary type, having model No. H50 and Calibration Factor of C = 0.004142, C = 0.003114 (see Figure 3.1). 3.1.2.2 Hydrometer: A glass hydrometer is calibrated and read at liquid level the density or API gravity, (see Figure 3.2). 3.1.2.3 Flash and fire point: Pensky-Martens cup apparatus consisted of the test cup, heating plate; test flame applicator; heater and thermometer (see Figure 3.3). 3.1.2.4 Cloud and pour point: Test Jar, clear, cylindrical glass, flat bottom, 33.2 to 34.8-mm outside diameter and 115 and 125-mm height. The inside diameter of the jar may range from 30 to 32.4 mm within the constraint that the wall thickness be no greater than 1.6 mm. The jar should be marked with a line to indicate sample height 546.3 mm above the inside bottom. (see Figure 3.4) 29 Figure 3.1: Cannon-Fenske opaque viscometer Figure 3.2: A Hydrometer for measuring density 30 Figure 3.3: Pensky-Martens cup apparatus Figure 3.4: Cloud Point Test Apparatus 31 3.1.2.5 Cooperative Fuels Research (CFR) Engine The engine test was using a standardized single cylinder, four-stroke cycle, variable compression ratio and carbureted for the determination of Octane Number. It is manufactured as a complete unit by Waukesha Engine Division, Model CFR F-1 Research Method Octane Rating Unit. (See Figure 3.5) 3.1.2.5.1 Specifications Test Engine: CFR F-1 Research Method Octane Rating Unit with cast iron, box type crankcase with flywheel connected by V-belts to power absorption electrical motor for constant speed operation. Cylinder type: Cast iron with flat combustion surface and integral coolant jacket Compression ratio Adjustable 4:1 to 18:1 by cranked worm shaft and worm wheel drive assembly in cylinder clamping sleeve. Cylinder bore (diameter), in 3.250 (standard) Stroke, in 4.50 Displacement, in 37.33 Lubrication Forced lubrication, motor driven pump, plate type oil filter, relief pressure gauge on control panel 32 Cooling Evaporative cooling system with water cooled condenser, Water shall be used in the cylinder jacket for laboratory locations where the resultant boiling temperature shall be 100 1.5°C Water with commercial glycol-based antifreeze added in sufficient quantity to meet the boiling temperature requirement shall be used when laboratory altitude dictates 3.1.2.5.2 Mechanical accessories: Fuel system (Carburetor) Single vertical jet and fuel flow control to permit adjustment of fuel-air ratio Ignition Electronically triggered condenser discharge through coil to spark plug Ignition timing Constant 13° before TDC Multiple fuel tank system with selector valving. Intake air system with controlled temperature. 33 3.1.2.5.3 Instrumentation: Critical Instrumentation: Knock Measurement System Detonation pickup (sensor), a detonation meter to condition the knock signal, and a knockmeter Detonation Pickup Model D1 (109927) having a pressure sensitive diaphragm, magnetostrictive core rod, and coil. Detonation Meter Signal Cables Non-Critical Instrumentation: Temperature Measurement Temperature Controller. - Cylinder Jacket Coolant Thermometer. Engine Crankcase Lubricating Oil Temperature Indicator. Pressure Measurement - Crankcase Internal Pressure Gage (pressure/vacuum gage). Exhaust Back Pressure Gage.(2) 34 Figure 3.5: Cooperative Fuels Research (CFR) Engine 1.1.2.5 Bomb Calorimeter Record calorimeter complied with PARR 1266 (ASTM D240) standards, France (See Figure 3.6). 3.1.2.7 Distillation device The device is measuring distillation in manual method (ASTM D 86) (See Figure 3.7) 35 Figure 3.6: Recording Bomb Calorimeter Figure 3.7: Distillation device 36 3.1.3 Engine Test: Generator Honda EMS 3000 Honda EMS 3000 electric generating set consisted of single cylinder gasoline engine and a 3.0 kW (2.8 kW for 50 Hz) alternating current generator Figure (3.8) Table 3.1: Generator Specifications: Generator model Honda EMS 3000 type 4- stroke Stroke 95 mm Bore 76 mm Displacement 272 cc Voltage (AC) 220 V Frequency 50 Hz Rated output 2.5 kVA Max output 2.8 kVA Phase 1 Digital Tachometer: A digital model SYSTEMS tachometer indicated directly the engine speed in revaluation per minute (See Figure 3.9). It had operating range (60- 100, 000) with accuracy ±(0.05% 1 digit). 37 Variable electrical loader (damming load): A dead load (15A- 220/110V) was used as an external load for generator. The load was varied and adjusted by means of a turning wheel connected to the loader (See figure 3.10) Ammeter: (0-15A) was connected in series generator to reads current output from generator. (See figure 3.11) Voltmeter: High impedance OTC digital Voltmeter model MY-67 MASTECH, AC/DC Voltohm measurements. It was connected across the variable loader to measure voltage drop. (See figure 3.12) Electric Balance: Electric balance used to measure weight for range between (0-3) kg as shown in (See figure 3.13) 38 Figure 3.8: Honda EMS 3000 Figure 3.9: Tachometer 39 Figure 3.10: Variable electrical loader Figure 3.11: Ammeter 40 Figure 3.12: Voltmeter Figure 3.13 Electric Balance (3 kg capacity) 41 3.2 Methods 3.2.1 Blends preparation: 90%, 85%, 80% and 75% (vol. basis) gasoline were mixed with 10, 15, 20 and 25% Ethanol respectively; all blends visually appeared to be homogenous mixture with no distinct phase separation. 3.2.2Fuel abbreviation For simplicity fuel abbreviation system were presented as shown in Table 3.1 Table 3.1: Tested Fuels Samples Abbreviation No Fuel Symbol 1 100%gasoline (reference fuel) gasoline 2 90%gasoline +10% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E10 3 85%gasoline +15% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E15 4 80%gasoline +20% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E20 5 75%gasoline +25% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E25 3.2.3 Fuel properties determination: Properties of tested fuels were determined in accordance with ASTM and DIN procedures for petroleum products. 42 3.2.3.1 Density measurement: The density of each tested sample was measured by hydrometer (ASTM D287); the simplest formula for density is mathematically expressed as: 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 S.G = 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 ……… (3.1) API = (141.5/S.G) − 131.5 ...……. (3.2) Where: S.G = Specific gravity. API = American Petroleum Institute. 3.2.3.2 Viscosity determination: Viscometer were used for determining viscosity of the fuel (ASTM D445), the simplest formula for Kinematic viscosity is mathematically expressed as: V= 𝑉₁ + 𝑉₂ ...……. (3.3) 2 …….. (3.3a) V₁ = t₁*C₁ C1= 0.004142 ……… (3.3b) V₂ = t₂*C₂ C2=0.003114 43 Where: V=Viscosity mm2/sec @ 20C. t1, t2: time in second. 3.2.3.3 Gross Heating Value measurement: PARR 1266 and (ASTM D240) standards were use for measuring heat of combustion. A bomb calorimeter (Record) was used for this test. The calorific value of the sample was determined by equating the heat generated to heat transfer to calorimeter. 3.2.3.4 Measuring Octane rating: The test procedure for determining octane rating by CFR engine was as follows: Preparing Reference Fuel No. 1: Prepare a fresh batch of a PRF (primary reference fuels, for knock testing, isooctane,n-heptane, volumetrically proportioned mixtures of isooctane with n-heptane, or blends of tetraethyl lead in isooctane that define the octane number scale.) blend that has an O.N. estimated to be close to that of the sample fuel, then introduce Reference Fuel No. 1 to the engine Position the fuel-selector valve to operate the engine on Reference Fuel No. 1 and perform the step-wise adjustments required for determining the fuel level for maximum K.I and Record the equilibrium knockmeter reading for Reference Fuel No. 1. 44 Preparing Reference Fuel No. 2: Select another PRF blend that can be expected to result in a knockmeter reading that causes the readings for the two reference fuels to bracket that of the sample fuel, the maximum permissible difference between the two reference fuels is dependent on the O.N. of the sample fuel, Prepare a fresh batch of the second PRF blend. Introduce Reference Fuel No. 2 to the engine, and repeat the same steps of reference fuel NO.1. Checking Guide Table Compliance: Check that the cylinder height, compensated for barometric pressure, used for the rating is within the prescribed limits of the applicable guide table value of cylinder height for the sample fuel O.N. At all O.N. levels, the digital counter reading shall be within 20 of the guide table value. The dial indicator reading shall be within 0.014 in. of the guide table value. Starting the engine: The fuel sample was poured into one of the blow carburetor. The selector value was turned to fill up the blow, after the fuel system was purged; the key switch and starter were turned and pressed, respectively. Fuel sample octane number: The octane rating of the tested sample at octane rate was obtained by interpolation from a guide curve. A guide curve for this purpose was prepared by blends of n-heptane and isooctane the air rate values for these blends were determined. Entering these values 45 into a coordinate system, a curve showing the dependence of air rate upon octane number was obtained. Calculation of O.N.: O.N.S = O.N.LRF + K.I.LRF – K.I.S 𝐾.𝐼.𝐿𝑅𝐹−𝐾.𝐼.𝐻𝑅𝐹 (O.N.HRF – O.NLRF) …………. (3.4) Where: O.N.S = octane number of the sample fuel. O.N.LRF = octane number of the low PRF. O.N.HRF = octane number of the high PRF. K.I.S = knock intensity (knockmeter reading) of the sample fuel. K.I.LRF = knock intensity of the low PRF. K.I.HRF = knock intensity of the high PRF. 3.2.4 Performance Tests 3.2.4.1 Test procedure: The experiments were carried out using Kenana Ethanol/Gasoline blends. Honda EMS3000 single cylinder, spark ignition gasoline engine (Honda Co. Ltd. Japan) with specifications as shown in Table (3.1). Experimental apparatus included four major systems, i.e., the engine system, power measurement system, engine speed system measurement and fuel consumption measurement. 46 Extensive testing starting with warming by pure gasoline for 15 min at no load before tests on the selected fuels blends was conducted. This typical engine was commonly used in agricultural operations such as lift irrigation, milling, chaff cutting, and threshing, and is used as the prime mover in electric generators, The performance tests of the engine on ethanol/gasoline fuel were conducted at no-load, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load as per Indian Standard IS:10000 (Part VIII):1980. The engine speed was set at constant 2200 rpm at no-load condition without modification on all fuel blends tests. Then engine was then gradually loaded to determine the power developed at different loads and the corresponding fuel consumption. After engine had reached steady state, engine speed; current load and voltage drop were recorded from tachometer, ammeter and voltmeter, respectively. Fuel consumption was measured on weight with electric balance and stop watch. The total time of experiment was about 2 hour for up-loading (increase the load from 0-100%).The data were recorded every 5. After each stabilization period the load was varied to get other sets of readings. 47 (2) V (1) AC generator 1. 3. (3) A AC generator AC Ammeter (0-15A) 2. 4. (4)Variable load Voltmeter (0-300V) Variable load (15 A 220/110 V) Figure (3.14): Layout electric circuit diagram Figure 3.15: Engine performance Test setup 48 3.2.4.2 Power calculation: P= V*I ………………. (3.5) Where power P is in watts, voltage V is in volts and current I is in amperes 3.2.4.3 Torque calculation: Engine torque was determined by the following equation: P= 2 π N T/60 ……………………….(3.6.a) T = 60 P/2 π N ……………………..(3.6.b) Where N is speed in RPM and T is engine torque in N.m. 3.2.4.4 Brake Thermal Efficiency Determination The brake thermal efficiency of the selected tested fuels was determined by the following formula: B.T .E Pin Pout ........................(3.7.a) Pin q f f hg 3600 ................(3.7.b) Where B.T.E = Brake thermal efficiency P1 = Power output. q f = Fuel consumption (L/hr) f = Fuel density (kg/L) hg = Gross (Higher) heating value of fuel. 49 CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The results of fuel properties determination and engine performance are presented and discussed below: 4.1 Fuel Properties 4.1.1 Density and API gravity Table 4.1 shows average values of density and API gravity for blends at temperature of 15oC. From the result in appears that the blend densities where found to vary from 0.7400 kg/L for gasoline to 0.7571 kg/L for E25. It was 0.05 % lighter than gasoline for E10 but 1.26 %, 1.87% and 2.25% heavier than gasoline fuel for E15, E20 and E25, respectively. Figure 4.1 shows the plot of densities and ethanol percentage in the blends. Blends densities increase linearly as the ethanol percentage increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y=0.0008X+0.7373 with R2=0.8476 (4.1) The API gravity of blends varied between 57.510 to 55.21 degrees. The gasoline fuel API gravity was lighter being 59.53 degrees. Figure 4.2 shows the plot of API gravity and ethanol percentage in the blend. The blends API gravity decreased linearly as ethanol percentage increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y= -0.167X+59.314 with R2=0.9604 50 (4.2) In general the densities and API gravity are within the range that can be handled by internal combustion engine. Table (4.1): MEAN DENSITY AND API GRAVITY OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Density, kg/L 0.7400 API gravity degree 59.530 E10 0.7396 57.10 E15 0.7495 57.09 E20 0.7541 55.95 E25 0.7571 55.21 DENSITY 0.76 DENSITY Kg/L 0.755 0.75 0.745 DENSITY Линейная (DENSITY) 0.74 0.735 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.1: Blends densities versus Ethanol percentage. 51 API , deg API 60 59.5 59 58.5 58 57.5 57 56.5 56 55.5 55 54.5 API Линейная (API) 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.2: Blends API gravity versus Ethanol percentage 4.1.2 Flash and Fire point Table 4.2 shows values of flash and fire points for blends. From the results, it appears that the blends flash point for E20 and E25 were 29.2 and 30 C, respectively. The fire points were found to be 29, 29.1, 30 and 32 C for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively. However, E10, E15 and gasoline started to fire without determining its flash point. The flash point varies with fuel volatility but is not related to engine performance. Rather, the flash point relates to safety precautions that must be taken when handling a fuel. Blends flash and fire points according to their values above far the standards values for the handling and storage of gasoline fuels which having flash point below the freezing point of water. 52 Table 4.2: FLASH POINT AND FIRE POINT OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Flash Point C _ Fire Point C 25.0 E10 _ 29.0 E15 _ 29.1 E20 29.2 30.0 E25 30.0 32.0 4.1.3 Heat of Combustion Table 4.3 shows values of gross heat content for the fuels tested. The gross heat content for blends decrease by 0.127%, 0.4%, 0.53% and 0.61% compared to gasoline fuel (47.09 MJ/kg) for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively. Figure 4.3 shows the plot of blends heat values and ethanol percentage. Blends heat value decreased linearly as the percentage of ethanol increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y= 0.0125X + 47.108 with R2=0.9465 (4.3) The decreased of heat values present in the blends were due to ethanol that having lower heat value of 29.70 MJ/kg. 53 Table 4.3: MEANS GROSS HEAT CONTENT OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Heat value, MJ/kg 47.09 E10 47.03 E15 46.90 E20 46.84 E25 46.80 HEAT VALUE 47.15 HEAT VALUE Kj/Kg 47.1 47.05 47 46.95 HEAT VALUE 46.9 46.85 Линейная (HEAT VALUE) 46.8 46.75 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.3: Blends heat values versus Ethanol percentage 4.1.4 Cloud Point Table 4.4 shows values of the cloud points for the blends. From the results, it appears that the ethanol /gasoline blends cloud point for gasoline is -22 C and above 8 C for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively. The cloud point typically occurs between 5°C and 8°C above the pour point. Cloud and pour points become important for heavier fuels in 54 the higher boiling ranges. Thus, although the pour-ability of gasoline is not a problem, but it was specified in the guideline of fuel properties standards . Table 4.4: CLOUD POINT OF TESTED BLENDS: Cloud point C -22 Fuel blend Gasoline E10 >8 E15 >8 E20 >8 E25 >8 4.1.5 Kinematic Viscosity The results in Table 4.5 illustrate the kinematic viscosity of blends at 30⁰ C. They were found to be 10.4%, 15.3% , 23.3% and 30.9% more viscous than gasoline fuel (0.4872mm2/s) for blends fuel E10% , E15% , E20% , E25% , respectively. Figure 4.4 shows the plot of blends kinematic viscosity and ethanol percentage. Blends kinematic viscosity increased linearly as percentage of ethanol increase and is expressed in the following formula: Y = 0.006 X + 0.4814 with R2=0.9868 (4.4) Viscosity is a measure of the flow resistance of a liquid. Fuel viscosity is an important consideration when fuels are carbureted or injected into combustion chambers by means of fuel system. If viscosity is too low, the fuel will flow too easily and will not maintain a lubricating film between moving and stationary parts in the carburetor or pump. If viscosity is too high, may not be able to atomize the fuel into small enough 55 droplets to achieve good vaporization and combustion. In general the blends viscosities were within acceptable range for spark ignition engine. Table 4.5: KINEMATIC VISCOSITY OF TESTED BLENDS: Kinematic Viscosity, mm2/s 0.4872 Fuel blend Gasoline E10 0.5383 E15 0.5619 E20 0.6007 E25 0.6380 KINEMATIC VISCOSTY mm²/s KINEMATIC VISCOSITY 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 KINEMATIC VISCOSITY 0.3 0.2 Линейная (KINEMATIC VISCOSITY ) 0.1 0 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL % Figure 4.4: Blends kinematic viscosity versus Ethanol percentage 56 4.1.6 Octane number The results in Table 4.6 show the octane number They were found to be 4%, 5.4%, 8.08%, and 6.33% higher than gasoline fuel (93.2) for blends fuel for E10% , E15% , E20% , E25%, respectively. Figure 4.5 shows the plot of Octane Number and ethanol percentage in the blend. Blends Octane Number increased linearly as percentage of ethanol increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y = 0.2927 X + 93.862 with R2=0.9868 (4.5) The octane rating is a measure of the knock resistance of gasoline. Yamin et al. (2006) investigated the effect of ethanol addition to low Octane Number gasoline, in terms of calorific value, Octane Number, compression ratio at knocking and engine performance. They blended locally produced gasoline (Octane Number 87) with five different percentages of ethanol, namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% on volume basis. They found that the Octane Number of gasoline increases continuously and linearly with ethanol percentages in gasoline. They reported that the ethanol was an effective compound for increasing the value of the Octane Number of gasoline. Also, they found that the engine performance improves as the percentage of ethanol increases in the blend within the range studied. Many additives have been developed to improve the performance of petroleum fuels to increase knock resistance and raise the octane number. Fuel refiners were able to use a wide variety of lower octane hydrocarbons in gasoline and then use TEL (tetraethyl lead) and MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) additives to boost octane ratings to acceptable levels. More recently, the oxygenated and octane enhancing benefits of 57 ethanol have been highlighted as a potential substitute for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), an oxygenated additive used to enhance octane and also reduce CO emissions. However, TEL poisons the catalysts in catalytic emission control systems, and MTBE has been shown to be highly toxic even in small quantities when it contaminates groundwater Table 4.6: OCTANE NUMBER OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Octane number 93.2 E10 97.1 E15 98.6 E20 101.4 E25 99.5 58 OCTANE NUMBER OCTANE NUMBER 102 101 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 OCTANE NUMBER Линейная (OCTANE NUMBER) 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.5: Blends Octane Number versus Ethanol percentage 4.1.7 Distillation: The results in Figure 4.6 shows the distillation for gasoline and blends fuel E10%, E15%, E20%, E25%. Three points were taken on the distillation curve to compare the distillation between Gasoline and the blends. The points T10, T50, and T90 refer, respectively, to the temperatures on the curve at which 10%, 50%, and 90% of the fuel has been distilled. At T10 the gasoline temperature is 60oC when 10% was distilled, the blends fuel E10%, E15%, E20% and E25% decrease by 13.3%, 12.8%, 12.1% and 12.5% respectively form gasoline temperature. The blends decrease by 22.5%, 25.5%, 24.2% and 22.4% respectively for T50 when gasoline temperature at 50% distilled is 950C, and increase by 11.7%, 10.3%, 9.7% and 11.4% at T9o when gasoline temperature at 90% distilled is 1450C. 59 Temperature°C Distillation 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 GASOLINE E10 E15 E20 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Distilled% Figure 4.6: Distillation curves blends and gasoline 4. 2. Engine performance Engine performance test results on Ethanol/Gasoline blends were presented on Appendix C and D. For comparisons of engine performance, loading at no-load, 25% and 50% was consider low loads while loading at 75% and 100% was consider high loads. 4. 2.1 Power Output: Fig 4.7 and Table C.1 (Appendix D) illustrate power output versus loads for various Ethanol/Gasoline blends. The engine power output increase at low loads by 5.14%, and 6.67% for E10 and E20 respectively, and decrease by 4.36%,3.02% for E15 and E25, respectively comparing with gasoline while at high loads decrease by 10.39%, 13.61%, 10.15% and 16.84% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively . 60 POWER (KW) Power Vs Load 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 GASOLINE E10 E15 E20 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOADS Figure 4.7: Power output Vs. loads curves comparing various Ethanol/Gasoline blends 4.2.2 Engine Torque Fig 4.8 and Table C.2 (Appendix D) represent mean engine torque versus loads curve comparing various Ethanol/Gasoline blends. The engine torque increased at low loads by 3.01% and 6.8%, for E10 and E20 respectively and decreased by 3.69% and 6.29% for E15 and E25 comparing with gasoline while at high load increased by 6.6% for E15 and decreased by 6.67%, 7.69% and 11.88% for E10, E20 and E25 respectively. 4.2.3 Fuel Consumption Rate (L/h): Fig.4.9 and Table C.3 (Appendix D) represent mean engine fuel consumption versus loads for various ethanol/gasoline blends. The fuel consumption rate decreased at low loads by 10.52%, 22.05%, 17.29% and 10.16% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively, comparing with gasoline while at high loads decreased by 16.38%, 29.69%,16.3% and 8.43% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively. 61 Torque Vs Load 4 Torque(N.m) 3.5 3 2.5 GASOLINE 2 E10 1.5 E15 1 E20 0.5 E25 0 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Load Figure 4.8: torque Vs. loads curves comparing Ethanol/Gasoline blends CONSUMPTION(L/h) Consumption Vs Load 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 GASOLINE E10 E15 E20 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.9: Fuel consumption Vs. loads curves comparing Ethanol/Gasoline blends 62 4.2.4 Specific Fuel Consumption (L/KW.h): Fig.4.10 and Table C.5 (Appendix D) represent mean engine brake specific fuel consumption versus loads for various blends. The specific fuel consumption decreased at low loads by 15.28%, 20.41%, 24.25% and 8.46% for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively, comparing with gasoline while at high loads increased by 9.59% for E25 and decreased by 1%, 6.44%, 18.56%, and 6.96% for E10, E15 and E20 respectively. 4.2.5 Brake Thermal Efficiency The mean brake thermal efficiency of blend is illustrated in Fig. 4.11 and Table C.6 (Appendix D). The brake thermal efficiency increased at low loads by 14.93%, 18.53%, 21.55% and 6.54% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively, compared with gasoline, while at high load increased by 6.41%, 11.74% and 6% for E10, E15 and E20 and decreased by 10.69% for E25. S.F.C Vs Load 3 S.F.C (L/KW.hr) 2.5 2 GASOLINE 1.5 E10 1 E15 0.5 E20 0 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.10: Specific fuel consumption Vs. loads curves comparing ethanol-gasoline blends 63 B.T.E Vs Load 8% 7% B.T.E 6% 5% GASOLINE 4% E10 3% E15 2% E20 1% E25 0% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.11: Brake thermal efficiency Vs. loads curves comparing Ethanolgasoline blends 4.2.6 Speed Fig.4.12 and Table C.4 (Appendix D) represent mean speed versus loads for blends. Throughout the test, the engine speeds were found to be increased at low loads by 4.24% for E10, comparing with gasoline and decreased by 2.5%,1.01% and 3.12% for E15,E20 and E25 respectively while for at high loads decreased by 4.18%, 12.89%, 12.07%, and 5.73% for E10, E15, E20, and E25 respectively. 64 Speed Vs Load 3000 SPEED(rpm) 2500 2000 GASOLINE 1500 E10 1000 E15 500 E20 0 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.12: speed vs. loads curves comparing gasoline with Ethanol During engine testing, the ethanol produce by Kenana blended to gasoline up to 25% ethanol ratio without blends phase separation or engine practical operations problems encountered. However, extra ethanol ratio engine will faced problem on starting and operation. All the selected blends were successfully run on the constant speed small spark ignition engine for 10 hours. The operation of the engine was found to be satisfactory on the selected blends with no sign of engine trouble. The external visual inspection on engine components after testing showed no coking and wears signs. 65 CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS The following conclusions could be drawn from this study work: 1. Fuel properties of tested Ethanol/Gasoline blends such as density and viscosity increased continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol while API gravity and heat value decreased with decreasing percentage of ethanol increase. Furthermore, cloud point, flash and fire points were found to be higher than gasoline fuel. 2. The tested blends Octane rating based Research Octane Number (RON) increased continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol. 3. The tested blends developed higher power and fuel consumption rate with increase brake thermal efficiency. 4. 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Vol. 1. 68 APPENDIX A 69 APPENDIX A1 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL API GRAVITY Using equation (3.1) and equation (3.2) For example E20 sample: 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 S.G = 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 Density of blend @ 300C = 0.7541 Density of water @ 300C = 0.999 S.G = 𝟎.𝟕𝟓𝟒𝟏 𝟎.𝟗𝟗𝟗 = 0.7548 API = (141.5/S.G) − 131.5 API = (141.5/0.7548) − 131.5 deg Therefore, API gravity for E15 sample = 55.95 70 APPENDIX A2 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL VISCOSITY Using equation (3.3), (3.3a) and (3.3b) For example E20 sample: V1 = t1×C1 t1 = 145 sec C1= constant = 0.004142 V1 = 145×0.004142 = 0.60059 V2 = t2×c2 t2 = 193 sec C2 = constant= 0.003114 V2 = 193×0.003114 = 0.601002 VAV = 𝑉₁ + 𝑉₂ 2 = 0.60059 + 0.601002 2 VAV = 0.6007 mm2/sec 71 APPENDEX A3 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL OCTANE NUMBER Using equation (3.4) For example E15 sample: O.N.S = O.N.LRF + K.I.LRF – K.I.S 𝐾.𝐼.𝐿𝑅𝐹−𝐾.𝐼.𝐻𝑅𝐹 (O.N.HRF – O.NLRF) O.N.LRF = 98 O.N.HRF = 99 K.I.LRF = 60 K.I.S = 51 K.I.HRF = 32 O.N.S = 98+ ( 60 – 51 60−32 ) × (99 – 98) O.N.S = 98.6 72 APPENDIX A4 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL BRAKE THERMAL EFFICIENCY Using equation (3.7.a) and equation (3.7.b) B.T .E Pin Pout Pin q hg 3600 For example E20 sample (Appendix C, table C.6) Data: Pout 0.5375kW q 0.7479L / hr 0.7541kg / L hg 46840kj / kg Pin 0.7479 0.7541 46840 7.33kW 3600 B.T .E 0.5375 100 7.33% 7.33 Brake thermal efficiency of sample= 7.33% 73 APPENDIX B DISTILLATION TABLES 74 Table 4.7.1: DISTLLATION OF TESTED GASOLINE SAMPLE: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 48.0 10% recovered c0 60.0 20% recovered c0 65.0 30% recovered c0 75.0 40% recovered c0 84.0 50% recovered c0 95.0 60% recovered c0 106.0 70% recovered c0 119.0 80% recovered c0 132.0 90% recovered c0 145.0 95% recovered c0 159.0 Recovery ml 98.0 Loss ml 0.5 Residue ml 1.5 75 Table 4.7.2: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 10% + GASOLINE 90%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 39.8 10% recovered c0 52.6 20% recovered c0 57.9 30% recovered c0 62.1 40% recovered c0 66.1 50% recovered c0 73.6 60% recovered c0 105.5 70% recovered c0 123.4 80% recovered c0 142.6 90% recovered c0 164.3 95% recovered c0 183.1 ml 97.7 Recovery Loss ml 1.3 Residue ml 1.0 76 Table 4.7.3: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 15% + GASOLINE 85%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 39.3 10% recovered c0 52.3 20% recovered c0 58.1 30% recovered c0 40% recovered c0 50% recovered c0 60% recovered c0 79.5 70% recovered c0 119.6 80% recovered c0 140.7 90% recovered c0 161.7 95% recovered c0 180.3 Recovery ml 97.7 Loss ml 1.2 Residue ml 1.1 62.9 66.7 70.7 77 Table 4.7.4: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 20% + GASOLINE 80%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 36.6 10% recovered c0 52.7 20% recovered c0 59.0 30% recovered c0 63.8 40% recovered c0 68.5 50% recovered c0 72.0 60% recovered c0 74.7 70% recovered c0 107.1 80% recovered c0 137.5 90% recovered c0 160.6 95% recovered c0 180.0 Recovery ml 97.3 Loss ml 1.5 Residue ml 1.2 78 Table 4.7.5: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 25% + GASOLINE 75%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 41.0 10% recovered c0 55.2 20% recovered c0 62.0 30% recovered c0 66.9 40% recovered c0 50% recovered c0 60% recovered c0 70% recovered c0 80% recovered c0 137.5 90% recovered c0 163.7 95% recovered c0 184.9 Recovery ml 96.7 Loss ml 2.0 Residue ml 1.3 70.6 73.5 75.7 79.0 79 APPENDIX C GENERATOR TEST DATA 80 GENERATOR TEST DATA –100% GASOLINE Table C.1 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2842 5 min 0.0568 220 2.40 0.25 Load 2471 5 min 0.0805 210 3.25 0.5 Load 2327 5 min 0.0866 182 4.00 0.75 Load 2260 5 min 0.0975 155 5.20 Full Load 2230 5 min 0.1000 130 6.00 GENERATOR TEST DATA –10 % ETHONOL & 90% GASOLIN Table C.2 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2765 5 min 0.0510 215 2.5 0.25 Load 2665 5 min 0.0725 210 3.5 0.5 Load 2393 5 min 0.0770 190 4.1 0.75 Load 2228 5 min 0.0800 150 5.0 Full Load 2075 5 min 0.0855 120 5.6 81 GENERATOR TEST DATA –15 % ETHONOL & 85% GASOLINE Table C.3 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2701 5 min 0.044 200 2.4 0.25 Load 2514 5 min 0.0655 205 3.4 0.5 Load 2321 5 min 0.0680 170 4.2 0.75 Load 2143 5 min 0.0700 145 4.9 Full Load 1770 5 min 0.0815 120 5.5 GENERATOR TEST DATA –20 % ETHONOL & 80% GASOLINE Table C.4 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2813 5 min 0.047 215 2.5 0.25 Load 2450 5 min 0.0685 200 3.8 0.5 Load 2355 5 min 0.0735 180 4.4 0.75 Load 2209 5 min 0.0810 145 5.0 Full Load 2155 5 min 0.0875 125 5.6 82 GENERATOR TEST DATA –25% ETHONOL & 75% GASOLINE Table C.5 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2660 5 min 0.0550 215 2.5 0.25 Load 2493 5 min 0.0700 205 3.2 0.5 Load 2377 5 min 0.0795 185 3.8 0.75 Load 2178 5 min 0.0885 145 4.9 Full Load 2055 5 min 0.0970 115 5.3 83 APPENDIX D CALCULATED OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE 84 Table (C.1) CALCULATED POWER OUTPUT OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (KW) Gasoline 100 % Blend .1 Ethanol 10% Blend .2 Ethanol 15 % Blend .3 Ethanol 20 % Blend .4 Ethanol 25 % No Load 0.528 0.5375 0.48 0.5375 0.5375 0.25 Load 0.6825 0.735 0.697 0.760 0.656 0.5 Load 0.728 0.779 0.714 0.792 0.703 0.75 Load 0.806 0.750 0.7105 0.725 0.7105 0.78 0.672 0.66 0.7 0.6095 Loads Full Load Table (C.2) CALCULATED ENGINE TORQUE OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (N.m) Loads Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Blend .2 Blend .3 Ethanol10% Ethanol15% Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol 25 % No Load 1.77 1.86 1.61 1.82 1.93 0.25 Load 2.64 2.63 2.65 2.96 2.51 0.5 Load 2.99 3.11 2.94 3.21 2.82 0.75 Load 3.41 3.21 3.17 3.13 3.12 3.34 3.09 3.56 3.10 2.83 Full Load 85 Table (C.3) CALCULATED FUEL CONSUMPTION OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (L/h) Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol10% Blend .2 Ethanol15% Blend .3 Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol25 % No Load 0.916 0.827 0.7045 0.7479 0.871 0.25 Load 1.31 1.168 1.048 1.09 1.109 0.5 Load 1.404 1.249 1.08 1.169 1.26 0.75 Load 1.581 1.297 1.12 1.288 1.402 Full Load 1.62 1.38 1.13 1.392 1.53 Loads Table (C.4) SPEED OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (rpm) Loads Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol 10% Blend .2 Ethanol 15 % Blend .3 Ethanol 20 % Blend .4 Ethanol25% No Load 2842 2765 2701 2813 2660 0.25 Load 2471 2665 2514 2450 2493 2327 2393 2321 2355 2377 2260 2228 2143 2209 2178 2230 2075 1770 2155 2055 0.5 Load 0.75 Load Full Load 86 Table (C.5) CALCULATED SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (L/KW.hr) Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol10% Blend .2 Ethanol15% Blend .3 Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol25 % No Load 1.73 1.538 1.467 1.391 1.62 0.25 Load 1.92 1.557 1.45 1.391 1.69 0.5 Load 1.928 1.603 1.512 1.434 1.792 0.75 Load 1.96 1.729 1.576 1.776 1.998 Full Load 2.076 2.053 1.712 1.988 2.51 Loads Table (C.6) CALCULATED BRAKE THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (L/KW.hr) Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol10% Blend .2 Ethanol15% Blend .3 Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol25 % No Load 6 6.72 6.98 7.33 6.26 0.25 Load 5.40 6.51 6.80 7.11 6.00 0.5 Load 5.35 6.45 6.77 6.90 5.66 0.75 Load 5.26 5.98 6.50 5.75 5.14 Full Load 4.97 5.01 5.20 5.15 4.02 Loads 87 Abstract Fuel properties of Ethanol/Gasoline blends were studied and compared with pure gasoline fuel. Those blends were named E10, E15, E20, and E25. The performance of a constant speed, single cylinder spark ignition engine with these blends was tested. Fuel properties test results showed that blends densities and kinematics viscosity were found to increase continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol while API gravity and heat value decreased with decreasing percentage of ethanol increase. Furthermore, cloud point, flash and fire points were found to be higher than gasoline fuel. The tested blends Octane rating based Research Octane Number (RON) increased continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol. The power output and torque producing for blends increased in E10 and E20, and decrease in E15 and E25 at low loads. The fuel consumption rate and specific fuel consumption decreased for blends. Break thermal efficiency for blends was a slight variation compared to gasoline fuel. The performance with tested blends showed diverse results due to difference in fuel properties. 1 المـــــل ّخص ُ حَج دراست خصائض خييط اإليثاّىه ٍع اىبْسيِ ،وٍقارّخها ٍع وقىد اىبْسيِ اىصافي. وحَج حسَيج اىخيطاث E10و E15و E20و . E25وقذ حَج حجربت أداء اىَاميْت بسرعت ثابخت في ٍحرك رو اسطىاّت واحذة يعَو با إلشخعاه اىذاخيي. وقذ أظهرث ّخائج اخخباراث خصائض اىىقىد أُ مثافاث اىخيطاث واههزوجت اىنيَْاحينيت حسداد بصىرة ٍسخَرة وبشنو خطي ٍع زيادة ّسبت اإليثاّىه ،بيَْا اّخفضج اىقيَت اىحراريت و اىثقو ٍ APIع اّخفاض ّسبت اإليثاّىه .عالوة عيى رىل وجذ أُ اىـغيَت وّقطت اىىٍيط و اإلشخعاه ّقطت ماّج أعيى ٍِ وقىد اىبْسيٍِ .عذالث األومخيِ اىَخخبرة اىَبْيت عيى أساش رقٌ بحث األومخيِ ) (RONفي اىخيطاث ازدادث بصىرة ٍسخَرة وخطيت ٍع زيادة ّسبت اإليثاّىه. اىقذرة اىْاحجت واىعسً باىْسبت ىيخيطاث ازدادث في اىَسيج E10واىَسيج E20 واّخفضج في اىَسيج E15واىَسيج E25عْذ اىخحَيو اىَْخفط ٍ .عذه اسخهالك اىىقىد واسخهالك اىىقىد اه ّىعي اّخفط في جَيع اىخيطاث اىَخخبرة .األداء هىَسيج اىَخخبر أظهر ّخائج ٍخخيفت ّسبت إلخخالف خصائض اىىقىد .ىقذ أظهر أداء اىَاميْت عْذ إسخخذاً عيْاث اىىقىد اىَخخبرة ّخائج ٍخبايْت ّسبت ىإلخخالف في خىاص اىىقىد. 2 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background A steady growth in world population has taken place in tandem with everincreasing per capita energy consumption. Moreover, population has grown geometrically in the last 1,000 years, placing additional pressure on energy resources. To satisfy the ever-increasing demand, humanity has made use of different energy sources, and the relative importance of these resources has differed between industrialized and developing countries. Petroleum formed a quantum leap in the field of energy and became a vital source; but the studies of 18,000 petroleum fields around the world revealed that petroleum will begin to recede within the next five years due to the limited quantities of petroleum in the world and the increasing rates of consumption. The production of petroleum began to recede since 2005, while the demand increases by 2% annually. Obviously this indicates that there is shortage which will reach up to 40% by the year 2020, thus leading to increase in petroleum prices. With the harmful effects of petroleum on the environment in mind, scientists and researchers resorted to finding new forms and sources of energy to resolve the problem of petroleum being the traditional fuel. So 3 people will search for alternative energy source, for example: solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy and bio-fuel. Bio-fuels are a wide range of fuels which are in some way derived from biomass. The term covers solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases. Bio-fuels are gaining increased public and scientific attention, driven by factors such as petroleum price spikes and the need for increased energy security. Bio-fuel is a fuel made from ethanol alcohol that used as a total or partial replacement for gasoline runs in spark ignition engine. It can be produced in large commercial quantities by fermenting the sugar or starch portion of raw material and thus the crops used for ethanol production vary by region- such as sugar cane, maize, grains, sugar beet, etc, it release CO2 when burned in internal combustion engines, they differ from fossil fuels partly because their use reduces the net emission of carbon dioxide and other gases associated with global climate change and partly because they are biodegradable. The main benefits identified in connection with CO2 emission is usually explained by the theory of carbon recycling. When plants develop, they capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to facilitate photosynthesis necessary for their growth. Carbon dioxide and water in presence of light captured by chlorophylls produce oxygen and sugar glucose. Glucose converted to cellulose builds plant tissue or is stored as starch. Starch crops and the resulting cellulosic biomass provide feedstock for bio-fuel production. Whilst green plants operate as carbon sinks absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, the net CO2 output of bio-fuel is theoretically zero. Accordingly the released returns to carbon cycle, meaning that bio-fuel may also be considered carbon neutral. So it is an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum. Although it is easy 4 to manufacture and process, it is expensive to do research and used by human, but it will not be expensive anymore when the petroleum price is high enough. Utilization of renewable sources of energy available in Sudan is now a major issue in the future energy strategic planning for the alternative to the fossil conventional energy to provide part of the local energy demand. Sudan's renewable portfolio is broad and diverse, due in part to the country's wide range of climates. It has a long history in renewable energy utilization like many of the African leaders. Sudan has a very unique geographical location and an area of about one million square miles. Bordering nine African countries, and also distinguished by its fertile land, heavy rains and the availability of water resources River Nile, Blue Nile, White Nile, Bahr Al- Arab and underground water, over and above the Sudan enjoys the third largest industrial basis in Africa after South Africa and Egypt. Although the utilize capacities are low ranged between 20-25 %. Sugar industry in Sudan will be the base for production of ethanol from sugar plenty molasses. Kenana the world's largest integrated cane sugar manufacturing plant will be the focus of ethanol production. Hundred million liters would be considered a possible ethanol production capacity due to an increase in production capacity in the Sudan together with the production capacity of the White Nile sugar factory and the existing production capacities of the other cane sugar production factories such as Assalaya, Sennar, El-Guneid and Halfa. To date the arrangements to introduce ethanol in Sudan as fuel for cars, generators and motorcycles engines is limited. Consequently, the 5 use of the ethanol as fuel at present should be advocated strongly for research and development as well as a quick and subsidized market introduction (i.e. tax credit exception). 1.2 Statement of Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine fuel properties and engine performance of Ethanol /Gasoline blends for spark ignition engine. Specific objectives were: - To determine properties of blends such as density, API gravity, viscosity, cloud point, flash and fire point, heat value and compare them with those of gasoline fuel. - To determine Octane rating based on Research Octane Number (RON) for blends and compares them with those of gasoline fuel. - To evaluate engine performance on Ethanol/Gasoline blends compared to gasoline fuel; performance parameters being: power output, engine torque, fuel consumption rate, specific fuel consumption and brake thermal efficiency. 6 CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW Ethanol: Ethanol ethyl alcohol (ETOH) made from grains or other plants, is produced by fermenting and distilling grains such as corn, barley and wheat. Another form of ethanol, called bio-ethanol, can be made from many types of trees and grasses, and it is an alcohol-based alternative fuel that is blended with gasoline to produce a fuel with a higher octane rating and fewer harmful emissions than unblended gasoline. Chemistry: The chemical formula for ethanol is CH₃CH₂OH. Essentially, ethanol is ethane with a hydrogen molecule replaced by a hydroxyl radical, -OH, which is bonded to a carbon atom. Structure of ethanol molecule (All bonds are singles bonds) Glucose (a simple sugar) is created in the plant by photosynthesis. 7 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ During ethanol fermentation, glucose is decomposed into ethanol and carbon dioxide. C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2 C₂H₅OH + 2 CO₂ + heat During combustion ethanol reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat: C₂H₅OH + 3 O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 3 H₂O + heat After doubling the combustion reaction because two molecules of ethanol are produced for each glucose molecule, and adding all three reactions together, there are equal numbers of each type of molecule on each side of the equation, and the net reaction for the overall production and consumption of ethanol is just: Light → heat The heat of the combustion of ethanol is used to drive the piston in the engine by expanding heated gases. It can be said that sunlight is used to run the engine. Ethanol may also be produced industrially from ethene (ethylene). Addition of water to the double bond converts ethene to ethanol: CH₂=CH₂ + H₂O → CH₃CH₂OH This is done in the presence of an acid which catalyzes the reaction, but is not consumed. The ethene is produced from petroleum by steam cracking. 2.1 Ethanol Production 8 Ethanol is a form of renewable energy that can be produced from agricultural feedstocks. It can be made from very common crops such as, potato, wheat, barley, sugar beet and sugar cane. Sugar crops such as sugar cane, sugar beets and sweet sorghum are extracted to produce a sugar-containing solution that can be directly fermented by yeast. Starch feedstock; however must be carried through and additional conversion step. A.R. Navarro, et al. (2000) studied a concentration-incineration process of vinasse that has been in use for several years in order to deal with pollution resulting from the industrial production of ethanol by fermentation and distillation. However, as vinasse concentration had a high energy demand, a bio-concentration method with no energy consumption. Vinasses was used instead of water in the preparation of the fermentation medium and repeatedly recycled. A final solid concentration of 24% dry matter was produced, an amount that positively modifies the energy balance of the concentrationincineration process. A decrease of 66% in nutrients addition, 46.2% in fresh water and 50% in sulfuric acid requirement was achieved together with an improvement in the efficiency of the fermentation. The final vinasse had a significant amount of non-volatile by-products of commercial importance such as glycerol. A mathematical model is proposed for the prediction of the final solids concentration in vinasse under various working conditions. (1) Farid Talebnia et al. (2004) investigated the performance of encapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 8066 in anaerobic cultivation of glucose, in the presence and absence of furfural as well as in dilute-acid hydrolyzates. The cultivation of encapsulated cells in 10 sequential batches in synthetic media resulted in linear increase 9 of biomass up to 106 g/L of capsule volume, while the ethanol productivity remained constant at 5.15 (±0.17) g/L.h (for batches 6-10). The cells had average ethanol and glycerol yields of 0.464 and 0.056 g/g in these 10 batches. Addition of 5 g/L furfural decreased the ethanol productivity to a value of 1.3(±0.10)g/L.h with the encapsulated cells, but it was stable in this range for five consecutive batches. On the other hand, the furfural decreased the ethanol yield to 0.41-0.42 g/g and increased the yield of acetic acid drastically up to 0.068 g/g. No significant lag phase was observed in any of these experiments. The encapsulated cells were also used to cultivate two different types of dilute-acid hydrolyzates. While the free cells were not able to ferment, the hydrolyzates within at least 24 hours. The encapsulated yeast successfully converted to glucose and mannose in both of the hydrolyzates in less than 10 hours with no significant lag phase. However, the hydrolyzates were too toxic; the encapsulated cells lost their activity gradually in sequential batches. Dimple K. Kundiyana et al. (2006) studied ethanol production from sweet sorghum in the United States. Sweet sorghum has the potential to be used as a renewable energy crop, and has become a viable candidate for ethanol production. The idea to use sweet sorghum for commercial ethanol production is not new. But previous barriers to commercialization of this process have been the high capital costs involved in ensilage and fermentation at a central processing plant that may be operated only seasonally. In order to diminish the high capital investment necessary in a central processing facility, the proposed process involves in-field production of ethanol from sweet sorghum. The process includes a newly designed field harvester capable of pressing and collecting the juice, large storage bladders for fermentation, and a mobile distillation unit for ethanol 10 concentration. In order to achieve in-field ethanol fermentation in large bladders, one of the remaining questions is whether fermentation can take place in the environment with no process control. The focus of the current research was to evaluate the effects of yeast type, pH adjustment, and nutrient addition on fermentation process efficiency. Also, it was found that the engine performance improves as the percentage of ethanol increases in the blend within the range studied. 2.1.1 Ethanol Manufacturing Process: Ethanol can be made synthetically from petroleum or by microbial conversion of biomass materials through fermentation. In 1995, about 93% of the ethanol in the world was produced by the fermentation method and about 7% by the synthetic method. The fermentation method generally uses two steps namely fermentation and distillation (see Figure 2.1). (3) 2.1.1.1 Fermentation: At this point the starch has been broken down to the simple sugar glucose and is now in a form which microorganisms called yeasts can feed on. Yeasts, in metabolizing glucose, produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. As with the enzymes, yeasts have an optimum temperature range. The mash is transferred to the fermentation tank and cooled to the optimum temperature (around 80 - 90°F). Care has to be taken to assure that no infection (other organisms that compete with the yeast for the glucose) occurs. 2.1.1.2 Distillation: 11 Distillation separates the ethanol from the beer, which is mostly water and ethanol. (In some alcohol plants, distillation takes place in one, very tall column; the process diagrammed above uses two separate columns, a stripper column and a rectifying column). Ethanol boils at 172°F (at sea level), while water boils at 212°F. By heating the beer to 172°F, the ethanol can be boiled off and the vapour captured and condensed to produce 192-proof (96 percent) ethanol concentration producible by conventional distillation. 200-proof (anhydrous) alcohol (which is required for blending gasohol) can be obtained through additional dehydration steps. Lower-grade ethanol (170-190 proof) can be used by itself in vehicles modified for alcohol use. 12 Source: Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401. Figure 2.1: Ethanol Manufacturing Process 2.2 Bio-ethanol Fuel Properties: R. J. Dinu et al (2001) studied opportunities for matching wood chemical and physical properties to manufacturing and product requirements via genetic modification have long been recognized. Exploitation is now feasible due to advances in trait measurement, breeding, genetic mapping and marker, and genetic transformation technologies. With respect to classic selection and breeding of short-rotation poplars, genetic parameters are favourable for decreasing lignin content and increasing specific 13 gravity, but less so for increasing cellulose content. Knowledge of functional genomics is expanding, as is that needed for eventual application of marker-aided breeding, trait dissection, candidate gene identification, and gene isolation. Research on gene transfer has yielded transgenic poplars with decreased lignin and increased cellulose contents, but otherwise normal growth and development. Until effective marker-aided breeding technologies become available, the most promising approach for enhancing ethanol fuel and fibre production and processing efficiencies centres on selecting and breeding poplars for high wood substance yields and genetically transforming them for decreased lignin and increased cellulose contents J. Yamin (2006) investigated the effect of ethanol addition to low octane number gasoline, in terms of calorific value, octane number, compression ratio at knocking and engine performance. Locally produced gasoline (octane number 87) was blended with five different percentages of ethanol, namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% on volume basis. The properties of the respective fuel blends were first determined. Then they were tested in an engine. It was found that the octane number of gasoline increases continuously and linearly with ethanol percentages in gasoline. Hence, ethanol is an effective compound for increasing the value of the octane number of gasoline. Also, it was found that the engine performance improves as the percentage of ethanol increases in the blend within the range studied. Recently, the oxygenated and Octane enhancing benefits of ethanol have been highlighted as a potential substitute for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE). MTBE has been shown to be highly toxic. 14 Table 2.1 Properties of Ethanol alcohol Molecular wt. 46.07 Density 0.789 kg/L Viscosity 1.19 mm2/s at 20C Boiling temperature 78.4°C Heat value 27000 (kJ/ kg) Solve temperature -114.3°C citrus temperature 15H+ 2.3 Fuel properties definitions: The internal combustion engine was invented more than one hundred years ago, and numerous improvements have been made since its invention. The development of fuels paralleled the development of the engine. Many standards concerning the required properties of engine fuels and tests for measuring those properties have been set. Most of the standards were developed through the cooperative efforts of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Only the most important of the many standards will be discussed here. Some standards apply to only one type of fuel. For instance, fuel viscosity is relevant only to CI engine fuels. Other standards, such as heating value, apply to all types of fuels. 15 2.3.1 Density, API & Specific gravity: Specific gravity is a measure of the density of liquid fuels. It is the ratio of the density of the fuel at 15.6 C to the density of water at the same temperature. The density of water at 15.6 is 1 kg/L, so the specific gravity of a fuel is equal to its density in kg/L. Density of liquids decreases slightly with increasing temperatures. Therefore, densities must be measured at the standard temperature of 15.6 C or must be corrected to that temperature. The API (American Petroleum Institute) has devised a special scale for gravities. It is expressed in API degrees and is calculated as follows: API = (141.5/S.P)−131.5 Where: SG = specific gravity of fuel at 15.6 C. In general high API gravity implies high octane number of fuel. 2.3.2 Viscosity: Kinematic viscosity is measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under gravity, it is important to note that viscosity critically depends on temperature and numerically value of viscosity has no significance or meaning unless the temperature of the test is specified. So in determining any viscosity of fuel the temperature during the test must always be state. ASTM D445 is a standard test procedure for determining the 16 kinematics viscosity of liquids. It provides a measure of the time required for a volume of liquid to flow under gravity through a calibrated glass capillary tube. The kinematics viscosity is then equal to the product of this time and a calibration constant for the tube. The dynamic viscosity can be obtained by multiplying the kinematics viscosity by the density of the fluid. The viscosity must be high enough to ensure proper lubrication of the injector pump. If viscosity is too low, the fuel will flow too easily and will not maintain a lubricating film between moving and stationary parts in the pump. If viscosity is too high, the injectors may not be able to atomize the fuel into small enough droplets to achieve good vaporization and combustion. Injection line pressure and fuel delivery rates also are affected by fuel viscosity. 2.3.3 Flash and fire point: The flash point varies with fuel volatility but is not related to engine performance. Rather, the flash point relates to safety precautions that must be taken when handling a fuel. The flash point is the lowest temperature to which a fuel must be heated to produce an ignitable vapour-air mixture above the liquid fuel when exposed to an open flame. At temperatures below the flash point, not enough fuel evaporates to form a combustible mixture. Insurance companies and governmental agencies classify fuels according to their flash points and use these points in setting minimum standards for the handling and storage of fuels. Gasoline's have flash points well below the freezing point of water and can readily ignite in the presence of a spark or flame. 17 The fire point is the lowest temperature at which application of an ignition source causes the vapours of a test specimen of the sample to ignite and sustain burning for a minimum 5 sec under specific conditions of test. 2.3.4 Cloud and Pour Point: As a liquid is cooled, a temperature at which the larger fuel molecules begin to form crystals is reached. With continued cooling, more crystals form and agglomerate until the entire fuel mass begins to solidify. The temperature at which crystals began to appear is called the cloud point, and the pour point is the highest temperature at which the fuel ceases to flow. The cloud point typically occurs between 5 and 8 C above the pour point. Cloud and pour points become important for heavier fuels in the higher boiling ranges. Although the pour ability of gasoline is not a problem, SAE provides guidelines for specifying pour points of diesel fuel. 2.3.5 Octane rating: Octane rating is a measure of the knock resistance of gasoline. Knock is avoided in a spark-ignition engine when burning starts at the spark plug and a flame front sweeps smoothly across the combustion chamber to consume the fuel. Knock occurs when the end gases–the gases ahead of the flame front–ignite spontaneously and generate a rapid, uncontrolled release of energy. The quick release causes a sharp rise in pressure and pressure oscillations, which may lead to an audible ping or knock. 18 The octane number of a fuel is measured in a test engine, and is defined by comparison with the mixture of iso-octane and heptane which would have the same antiknocking capacity as the fuel under test: the percentage, by volume, of iso-octane in that mixture is the octane number of the fuel This does not mean that the petrol contains just iso-octane and heptane in these proportions, but that it has the same detonation resistance properties. Because some fuels are more knock-resistant than iso-octane, the definition has been extended to allow for octane numbers higher than 100. The octane number given automotive fuels is really an indication of the ability of the fuel to resist premature detonation within the combustion chamber. Premature detonation, or engine knock, comes about when the fuel/air mixture ignites spontaneously toward the end of the compression stroke because of intense heat and pressure within the combustion chamber. Since the spark plug is supposed to ignite the mixture at a slightly later point in the engine cycle, pre-ignition is undesirable, and can actually damage or even ruin an engine. The ASTM has developed two different methods for measuring octane ratings of gasoline. Both methods use the same CFR engine, but different operating conditions. The motor method is more severe and results in a lower octane rating than does the research method. The Research Octane Number (RON) is typically about eight numbers higher than the Motor Octane Number (MON) for a given gasoline sample. Many service stations now post an anti-knock index on their pumps. The anti-knock index is simply the numerical average of the RON and MON. 19 2.3.6 Heat value: The heating value of a fuel is a measure of how much energy we can get from it on a per-unit basis, be it pounds or gallons. When comparing alcohol to gasoline, it's obvious that ethanol contains only about 63% of the energy that gasoline does. Mainly because of the presence of oxygen in the alcohol's structure. But since alcohol undergoes different changes as it's vaporized and compressed in an engine, the outright heating value of the ethanol isn't as important when it's used as a motor fuel. The fact that there's oxygen in the alcohol's structure also means that this fuel will naturally be leaner in comparison to gasoline fuel without making any changes to the jets in the carburettor. This is one reason why we must enrich the air/fuel mixture (add more fuel) when burning alcohol by increasing the size of the jets, which we'll discuss further in another section. The purpose of fuels is to release energy for doing work. Thus, the heating value of fuels is an important measure of their worth. Heating values can be measured by burning the fuel in a bomb calorimeter. The combustion creates water and energy from the fuel is used to convert that water to vapour in the bomb. The heating value measured by the bomb is therefore called the lower, or net, heating value of the fuel. The gross , or higher heating value is found by adding to the net heating value the latent heat of vaporization of the water created in combustion. When engine efficiencies are calculated, it is important to state whether the higher or lower heating value of the fuel is used in the calculation. Published heats of combustion are usually higher heating values and are therefore often 20 used to calculate engine efficiencies. (Goering 1989). Heat of combustion is normally expressed in kilojoules per kilogram. 2.3.7 Fuel Volatility: Fuels must vaporize before they can burn. Volatility refers to the ability of fuels to vaporize. Fuels that vaporize easily at lower temperatures are more volatile than are fuels that require higher temperatures to vaporize. Reid vapour pressure and distillation curves are both indicators of fuel volatility. Distillation curve gives a more complete picture of fuel volatility. 2.3.7.1 Distillation: Is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in their volatilities in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or a physical separation process, and not a reaction. Commercially, distillation has a number of applications. It is used to separate crude oil into more fractions for specific uses such as transport, power generation and heating. (6) Distillation was introduced to medieval Europe through Latin translations of Arabic chemical treatises in the 12th century. In 1500, German alchemist Hieronymus Braunschweig published Liber de arte destillandi (The Book of the Art of Distillation) the first book solely dedicated to the subject of distillation, followed in 1512 by a much expanded version. In 1651, John French published The Art of Distillation the first major English compendium of practice, though it has been claimed that much of it derives from 21 Braunschweig's work. This includes diagrams with people in them showing the industrial rather than bench scale of the operation. . In general results of distillation tests are plotted as shown in Figure 2.2 the curves are especially important for gasoline, and three points on the distillation curve are of special interest. The points T10, T50, and T90 refer, respectively, to the temperatures on the curve at which 10%, 50%, and 90% of the fuel has been distilled. For the easy starting of a gasoline engine in winter conditions, the T10 temperature must be sufficiently low to allow enough fuel to evaporate to form a combustible mixture. The T50 point is associated with engine warm-up: a low T50 temperature will allow the engine to warm up and gain power quickly without stalling. The T90 temperature is associated with the crankcase dilution and fuel economy: if the T90 temperature is too high, the larger fuel molecules will condense on the cylinder liners and pass down into the lubricating oil in the crankcase instead of burning. Gasoline volatility is adjusted by petroleum refiners to suit the season and location (see SAE Recommended Practice J312 [SAE, 1999a] in the References and Suggested Readings). (6) 22 Distillation curves of gasoline TEMPERATURE ºC 250 200 150 100 TYPICAL WINTER GASOLINE 50 TYPICAL SUMMER GASOLINE 0 0 50 100 150 PERCENT DISTILLED Source: off-Road Vehicle engineering principles St.Joseph, Mich: ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineering). Figure 2.2 Distillation curves of gasoline 2.4 Engine Performance and Emissions Suri Rajan et al. (1982) investigated miscibility characteristics of hydrated ethanol with gasoline as a means of reducing the cost of ethanol/gasoline blends for use as a spark ignition engine fuel. For a given percentage of water in the ethanol, the experimental data showed that a limited volume of gasoline can be added to form a stable mixture. Engine experiments indicate that, at normal ambient temperatures, a water/ethanol/gasoline mixture containing up to 6 volume % of water in the ethanol constitutes a desirable motor fuel with power characteristics similar to those of the base gasoline. As a means of reducing the smog causing components of the exhaust gases, such as the oxides of nitrogen and the unburnt hydrocarbons, the water/ethanol/gasoline mixture was superior to the base gasoline. (7) 23 T. K. Bhattacharya et al. (2001) studied a constant speed; direct-injection diesel engine rated at 7.4 kW was tested on diesel fuel and four different ethanol-1-butanoldiesel micro emulsions. The stable and homogeneous micro emulsions were obtained by mixing 160, 170, and 180 Proof ethanol-1-butanol-diesels in 1:2.5:5.5 as well as 180. Proof ethanol-1-butanol-diesel in 1:2:3 proportions. The characteristic fuel properties such as relative density, kinematics viscosity and gross heat of combustion of the micro emulsions were found to be close to that of diesel fuel. The power-producing capability of the engine was found similar on diesel fuel and the micro emulsions. The emission of CO was found to be marginally lower but that of unburnt hydrocarbons and NO X were higher on micro emulsions. An engine durability test of 310 h was successful. Xiao-Guang Yan et al. (2002) investigated the effect of ethanol blended gasoline fuels on emissions and catalyst conversion efficiencies in a spark ignition engine with an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system. The addition of ethanol to gasoline fuel enhanced the octane number of the blended fuels and changes distillation temperature. Ethanol could decrease engine-out regulated emissions. The fuel containing 30% ethanol by volume could drastically reduce engine-out total hydrocarbon emissions (THC) at operating conditions and engine-out THC, CO and NOx emissions at idle speed, but unburned ethanol and acetaldehyde emissions increase. Pt/Rh based three-way catalysts are effective in reducing acetaldehyde emissions, but the conversion of unburned ethanol was low. Tailpipe emissions of THC, CO and NOx have close relation to engine-out emissions, catalyst conversion efficiency, engine's speed and load, air/fuel equivalence ratio. Moreover, the blended fuels could decrease brake specific energy consumption. 24 Jun Wanga et al. (2004) studied the emission characteristics from a four-stroke motorcycle engine using 10% (v/v) ethanol–gasoline blended fuel (E10) at different driving modes on the chassis dynamometers. The results indicated that CO and HC emissions in the engine exhaust were lower with the operation of E10 as compared to the use of unleaded gasoline, whereas the effect of ethanol on NOX emission was not significant. Furthermore, species of both unburned hydrocarbons and their ramifications were analyzed by the combination of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID). This analysis showed that aromatic compounds (benzene, toluene, xylene isomers (o-xylene, m-xylene and pxylene), ethyltoluene isomers (o-ethyltoluene, m-ethyltoluene and p-ethyltoluene) and trimethylbenzene isomers (1, 2, 3-trimethylbenzene, 1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene and 1, 3, 5trimethylbenzene) and fatty group ones (ethylene, methane, acetaldehyde, ethanol, butene, pentane and hexane) were major compounds in motorcycle engine exhaust. It was found that the E10-fueled motorcycle engine produces more ethylene, acetaldehyde and ethanol emissions than unleaded gasoline engine does. The no significant reduction of aromatics was observed in the case of ethanol–gasoline blended fuel. J.Basanavičiaus (2006) investigated experimentally and compared the engine performance and pollutant emission of a SI engine using ethanol–gasoline blended fuel and pure gasoline. The results showed that when ethanol is added, the heating value of the blended fuel decreases, while the octane number of the blended fuel increases. The results of the engine test indicated that when ethanol–gasoline blended fuel is used, the engine power and specific fuel consumption of the engine slightly increase; CO emission decreases dramatically as a result of the leaning effect caused by the ethanol addition; HC 25 emission decreases in some engine working conditions; and CO2 emission increases because of the improved combustion. 2.5 Ethanol Production in Sudan Sudan is rich of fertile land a lot of water from irrigation and wide range of climates which leads to different crops and this is helpful to produce many thinks like ethanol the most important crop to produce ethanol is sugar cane. 2.5.1 Sugar cane Processing of cane sugar will be the base for production of ethanol. Kenana the world's largest integrated cane sugar manufacturing plant will be the focus of ethanol production. An increase in production capacity in the Sudan together with the production capacity of the White Nile sugar factory and the existing production capacities of the other cane sugar production factories like Assalaya, Sennar, El-Guneid and Halfa. 100 million liters would be considered a possible ethanol production capacity Table 2.2: Existing Sugar Capacities Project Estimated ethanol capacity (liter) Kenana sugar company 65,000,000 Sudanese sugar company 40,000,000 White Nile sugar company 40,000,000 Subtotal 145,000,000 26 Table 2.3: Sudan Grand Sugar Plan 2014 project Estimated ethanol capacity (liter) Western White Nile projects 90,000,000 Gazira Scheme projects 380,000,000 Subtotal 470,000,000 Grand total 615,000,000 2.6 Kenana Ethanol Project: The ethanol plant of the stated capacity will required around 1.5 MWh which can easily be supplied by the exiting KSC power house without the need for any additional investment in power generation equipment. Eight high capacity steam boilers are available in the factory. Kenana has a storage capacity of 55.000 MTs molasses an ethanol plant of around 50 million litters will required a molasses storage capacity of around 60,000 MTs Kenana’s exiting storage capacity is considered enough to enable the plant to operate continuously during the off-crop period. The factory has adequate well fenced and protected land characterized by suitable gravel base for laying the necessary foundation establishing the ethanol plant. Table 2.3: Kenana Ethanol Capacity and Product Specifications Capacity 66 million liter ethanol annually Product specification of Anhydrous alcohol Alcohol degree 99.8% min by weight Specific mass 20 c max Appearance clear, free of material in suspension Row material Molasses 27 0.795 kg /L CHAPTER III MATERIAL AND METHODS Fuel properties experiments were carried out in Center Petroleum Laboratories (CPL), Ministry of Petroleum and laboratories of Petroleum and Gas engineering department university of Khartoum. while engine performance tests were carried out in Power and Machinery, Agricultural Engineering department at Faculty of Engineering, University of Khartoum. 3.1 Materials: 3.1.1 Fuel Blends Materials - Gasoline (benzene): Gasoline was a volatile, flammable liquid obtained from local fuel petroleum station. - Ethanol: ethanol was color less alcohol having concentration of 98.3% and extracted from sugar molasses. The ethanol sample was Kenana Sugar Company product. (2) - The tested sample blends was prepared by adding ethanol alcohol up to 25% to pure gasoline to run small engine. During this quick function test to this ratio there was no sign of water phase separation or any engine modification. 28 3.1.2 Fuel Properties equipment: 3.1.2.1 Viscometer: Cannon-Fenske Opaque Viscometer, glass capillary type, having model No. H50 and Calibration Factor of C = 0.004142, C = 0.003114 (see Figure 3.1). 3.1.2.2 Hydrometer: A glass hydrometer is calibrated and read at liquid level the density or API gravity, (see Figure 3.2). 3.1.2.3 Flash and fire point: Pensky-Martens cup apparatus consisted of the test cup, heating plate; test flame applicator; heater and thermometer (see Figure 3.3). 3.1.2.4 Cloud and pour point: Test Jar, clear, cylindrical glass, flat bottom, 33.2 to 34.8-mm outside diameter and 115 and 125-mm height. The inside diameter of the jar may range from 30 to 32.4 mm within the constraint that the wall thickness be no greater than 1.6 mm. The jar should be marked with a line to indicate sample height 546.3 mm above the inside bottom. (see Figure 3.4) 29 Figure 3.1: Cannon-Fenske opaque viscometer Figure 3.2: A Hydrometer for measuring density 30 Figure 3.3: Pensky-Martens cup apparatus Figure 3.4: Cloud Point Test Apparatus 31 3.1.2.5 Cooperative Fuels Research (CFR) Engine The engine test was using a standardized single cylinder, four-stroke cycle, variable compression ratio and carbureted for the determination of Octane Number. It is manufactured as a complete unit by Waukesha Engine Division, Model CFR F-1 Research Method Octane Rating Unit. (See Figure 3.5) 3.1.2.5.1 Specifications Test Engine: CFR F-1 Research Method Octane Rating Unit with cast iron, box type crankcase with flywheel connected by V-belts to power absorption electrical motor for constant speed operation. Cylinder type: Cast iron with flat combustion surface and integral coolant jacket Compression ratio Adjustable 4:1 to 18:1 by cranked worm shaft and worm wheel drive assembly in cylinder clamping sleeve. Cylinder bore (diameter), in 3.250 (standard) Stroke, in 4.50 Displacement, in 37.33 Lubrication Forced lubrication, motor driven pump, plate type oil filter, relief pressure gauge on control panel 32 Cooling Evaporative cooling system with water cooled condenser, Water shall be used in the cylinder jacket for laboratory locations where the resultant boiling temperature shall be 100 1.5°C Water with commercial glycol-based antifreeze added in sufficient quantity to meet the boiling temperature requirement shall be used when laboratory altitude dictates 3.1.2.5.2 Mechanical accessories: Fuel system (Carburetor) Single vertical jet and fuel flow control to permit adjustment of fuel-air ratio Ignition Electronically triggered condenser discharge through coil to spark plug Ignition timing Constant 13° before TDC Multiple fuel tank system with selector valving. Intake air system with controlled temperature. 33 3.1.2.5.3 Instrumentation: Critical Instrumentation: Knock Measurement System Detonation pickup (sensor), a detonation meter to condition the knock signal, and a knockmeter Detonation Pickup Model D1 (109927) having a pressure sensitive diaphragm, magnetostrictive core rod, and coil. Detonation Meter Signal Cables Non-Critical Instrumentation: Temperature Measurement Temperature Controller. - Cylinder Jacket Coolant Thermometer. Engine Crankcase Lubricating Oil Temperature Indicator. Pressure Measurement - Crankcase Internal Pressure Gage (pressure/vacuum gage). Exhaust Back Pressure Gage.(2) 34 Figure 3.5: Cooperative Fuels Research (CFR) Engine 1.1.2.5 Bomb Calorimeter Record calorimeter complied with PARR 1266 (ASTM D240) standards, France (See Figure 3.6). 3.1.2.7 Distillation device The device is measuring distillation in manual method (ASTM D 86) (See Figure 3.7) 35 Figure 3.6: Recording Bomb Calorimeter Figure 3.7: Distillation device 36 3.1.3 Engine Test: Generator Honda EMS 3000 Honda EMS 3000 electric generating set consisted of single cylinder gasoline engine and a 3.0 kW (2.8 kW for 50 Hz) alternating current generator Figure (3.8) Table 3.1: Generator Specifications: Generator model Honda EMS 3000 type 4- stroke Stroke 95 mm Bore 76 mm Displacement 272 cc Voltage (AC) 220 V Frequency 50 Hz Rated output 2.5 kVA Max output 2.8 kVA Phase 1 Digital Tachometer: A digital model SYSTEMS tachometer indicated directly the engine speed in revaluation per minute (See Figure 3.9). It had operating range (60- 100, 000) with accuracy ±(0.05% 1 digit). 37 Variable electrical loader (damming load): A dead load (15A- 220/110V) was used as an external load for generator. The load was varied and adjusted by means of a turning wheel connected to the loader (See figure 3.10) Ammeter: (0-15A) was connected in series generator to reads current output from generator. (See figure 3.11) Voltmeter: High impedance OTC digital Voltmeter model MY-67 MASTECH, AC/DC Voltohm measurements. It was connected across the variable loader to measure voltage drop. (See figure 3.12) Electric Balance: Electric balance used to measure weight for range between (0-3) kg as shown in (See figure 3.13) 38 Figure 3.8: Honda EMS 3000 Figure 3.9: Tachometer 39 Figure 3.10: Variable electrical loader Figure 3.11: Ammeter 40 Figure 3.12: Voltmeter Figure 3.13 Electric Balance (3 kg capacity) 41 3.2 Methods 3.2.1 Blends preparation: 90%, 85%, 80% and 75% (vol. basis) gasoline were mixed with 10, 15, 20 and 25% Ethanol respectively; all blends visually appeared to be homogenous mixture with no distinct phase separation. 3.2.2Fuel abbreviation For simplicity fuel abbreviation system were presented as shown in Table 3.1 Table 3.1: Tested Fuels Samples Abbreviation No Fuel Symbol 1 100%gasoline (reference fuel) gasoline 2 90%gasoline +10% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E10 3 85%gasoline +15% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E15 4 80%gasoline +20% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E20 5 75%gasoline +25% ethanol (98.3% Conc. ) E25 3.2.3 Fuel properties determination: Properties of tested fuels were determined in accordance with ASTM and DIN procedures for petroleum products. 42 3.2.3.1 Density measurement: The density of each tested sample was measured by hydrometer (ASTM D287); the simplest formula for density is mathematically expressed as: 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 S.G = 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 ……… (3.1) API = (141.5/S.G) − 131.5 ...……. (3.2) Where: S.G = Specific gravity. API = American Petroleum Institute. 3.2.3.2 Viscosity determination: Viscometer were used for determining viscosity of the fuel (ASTM D445), the simplest formula for Kinematic viscosity is mathematically expressed as: V= 𝑉₁ + 𝑉₂ ...……. (3.3) 2 …….. (3.3a) V₁ = t₁*C₁ C1= 0.004142 ……… (3.3b) V₂ = t₂*C₂ C2=0.003114 43 Where: V=Viscosity mm2/sec @ 20C. t1, t2: time in second. 3.2.3.3 Gross Heating Value measurement: PARR 1266 and (ASTM D240) standards were use for measuring heat of combustion. A bomb calorimeter (Record) was used for this test. The calorific value of the sample was determined by equating the heat generated to heat transfer to calorimeter. 3.2.3.4 Measuring Octane rating: The test procedure for determining octane rating by CFR engine was as follows: Preparing Reference Fuel No. 1: Prepare a fresh batch of a PRF (primary reference fuels, for knock testing, isooctane,n-heptane, volumetrically proportioned mixtures of isooctane with n-heptane, or blends of tetraethyl lead in isooctane that define the octane number scale.) blend that has an O.N. estimated to be close to that of the sample fuel, then introduce Reference Fuel No. 1 to the engine Position the fuel-selector valve to operate the engine on Reference Fuel No. 1 and perform the step-wise adjustments required for determining the fuel level for maximum K.I and Record the equilibrium knockmeter reading for Reference Fuel No. 1. 44 Preparing Reference Fuel No. 2: Select another PRF blend that can be expected to result in a knockmeter reading that causes the readings for the two reference fuels to bracket that of the sample fuel, the maximum permissible difference between the two reference fuels is dependent on the O.N. of the sample fuel, Prepare a fresh batch of the second PRF blend. Introduce Reference Fuel No. 2 to the engine, and repeat the same steps of reference fuel NO.1. Checking Guide Table Compliance: Check that the cylinder height, compensated for barometric pressure, used for the rating is within the prescribed limits of the applicable guide table value of cylinder height for the sample fuel O.N. At all O.N. levels, the digital counter reading shall be within 20 of the guide table value. The dial indicator reading shall be within 0.014 in. of the guide table value. Starting the engine: The fuel sample was poured into one of the blow carburetor. The selector value was turned to fill up the blow, after the fuel system was purged; the key switch and starter were turned and pressed, respectively. Fuel sample octane number: The octane rating of the tested sample at octane rate was obtained by interpolation from a guide curve. A guide curve for this purpose was prepared by blends of n-heptane and isooctane the air rate values for these blends were determined. Entering these values 45 into a coordinate system, a curve showing the dependence of air rate upon octane number was obtained. Calculation of O.N.: O.N.S = O.N.LRF + K.I.LRF – K.I.S 𝐾.𝐼.𝐿𝑅𝐹−𝐾.𝐼.𝐻𝑅𝐹 (O.N.HRF – O.NLRF) …………. (3.4) Where: O.N.S = octane number of the sample fuel. O.N.LRF = octane number of the low PRF. O.N.HRF = octane number of the high PRF. K.I.S = knock intensity (knockmeter reading) of the sample fuel. K.I.LRF = knock intensity of the low PRF. K.I.HRF = knock intensity of the high PRF. 3.2.4 Performance Tests 3.2.4.1 Test procedure: The experiments were carried out using Kenana Ethanol/Gasoline blends. Honda EMS3000 single cylinder, spark ignition gasoline engine (Honda Co. Ltd. Japan) with specifications as shown in Table (3.1). Experimental apparatus included four major systems, i.e., the engine system, power measurement system, engine speed system measurement and fuel consumption measurement. 46 Extensive testing starting with warming by pure gasoline for 15 min at no load before tests on the selected fuels blends was conducted. This typical engine was commonly used in agricultural operations such as lift irrigation, milling, chaff cutting, and threshing, and is used as the prime mover in electric generators, The performance tests of the engine on ethanol/gasoline fuel were conducted at no-load, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load as per Indian Standard IS:10000 (Part VIII):1980. The engine speed was set at constant 2200 rpm at no-load condition without modification on all fuel blends tests. Then engine was then gradually loaded to determine the power developed at different loads and the corresponding fuel consumption. After engine had reached steady state, engine speed; current load and voltage drop were recorded from tachometer, ammeter and voltmeter, respectively. Fuel consumption was measured on weight with electric balance and stop watch. The total time of experiment was about 2 hour for up-loading (increase the load from 0-100%).The data were recorded every 5. After each stabilization period the load was varied to get other sets of readings. 47 (2) V (1) AC generator 1. 3. (3) A AC generator AC Ammeter (0-15A) 2. 4. (4)Variable load Voltmeter (0-300V) Variable load (15 A 220/110 V) Figure (3.14): Layout electric circuit diagram Figure 3.15: Engine performance Test setup 48 3.2.4.2 Power calculation: P= V*I ………………. (3.5) Where power P is in watts, voltage V is in volts and current I is in amperes 3.2.4.3 Torque calculation: Engine torque was determined by the following equation: P= 2 π N T/60 ……………………….(3.6.a) T = 60 P/2 π N ……………………..(3.6.b) Where N is speed in RPM and T is engine torque in N.m. 3.2.4.4 Brake Thermal Efficiency Determination The brake thermal efficiency of the selected tested fuels was determined by the following formula: B.T .E Pin Pout ........................(3.7.a) Pin q f f hg 3600 ................(3.7.b) Where B.T.E = Brake thermal efficiency P1 = Power output. q f = Fuel consumption (L/hr) f = Fuel density (kg/L) hg = Gross (Higher) heating value of fuel. 49 CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The results of fuel properties determination and engine performance are presented and discussed below: 4.1 Fuel Properties 4.1.1 Density and API gravity Table 4.1 shows average values of density and API gravity for blends at temperature of 15oC. From the result in appears that the blend densities where found to vary from 0.7400 kg/L for gasoline to 0.7571 kg/L for E25. It was 0.05 % lighter than gasoline for E10 but 1.26 %, 1.87% and 2.25% heavier than gasoline fuel for E15, E20 and E25, respectively. Figure 4.1 shows the plot of densities and ethanol percentage in the blends. Blends densities increase linearly as the ethanol percentage increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y=0.0008X+0.7373 with R2=0.8476 (4.1) The API gravity of blends varied between 57.510 to 55.21 degrees. The gasoline fuel API gravity was lighter being 59.53 degrees. Figure 4.2 shows the plot of API gravity and ethanol percentage in the blend. The blends API gravity decreased linearly as ethanol percentage increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y= -0.167X+59.314 with R2=0.9604 50 (4.2) In general the densities and API gravity are within the range that can be handled by internal combustion engine. Table (4.1): MEAN DENSITY AND API GRAVITY OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Density, kg/L 0.7400 API gravity degree 59.530 E10 0.7396 57.10 E15 0.7495 57.09 E20 0.7541 55.95 E25 0.7571 55.21 DENSITY 0.76 DENSITY Kg/L 0.755 0.75 0.745 DENSITY Линейная (DENSITY) 0.74 0.735 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.1: Blends densities versus Ethanol percentage. 51 API , deg API 60 59.5 59 58.5 58 57.5 57 56.5 56 55.5 55 54.5 API Линейная (API) 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.2: Blends API gravity versus Ethanol percentage 4.1.2 Flash and Fire point Table 4.2 shows values of flash and fire points for blends. From the results, it appears that the blends flash point for E20 and E25 were 29.2 and 30 C, respectively. The fire points were found to be 29, 29.1, 30 and 32 C for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively. However, E10, E15 and gasoline started to fire without determining its flash point. The flash point varies with fuel volatility but is not related to engine performance. Rather, the flash point relates to safety precautions that must be taken when handling a fuel. Blends flash and fire points according to their values above far the standards values for the handling and storage of gasoline fuels which having flash point below the freezing point of water. 52 Table 4.2: FLASH POINT AND FIRE POINT OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Flash Point C _ Fire Point C 25.0 E10 _ 29.0 E15 _ 29.1 E20 29.2 30.0 E25 30.0 32.0 4.1.3 Heat of Combustion Table 4.3 shows values of gross heat content for the fuels tested. The gross heat content for blends decrease by 0.127%, 0.4%, 0.53% and 0.61% compared to gasoline fuel (47.09 MJ/kg) for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively. Figure 4.3 shows the plot of blends heat values and ethanol percentage. Blends heat value decreased linearly as the percentage of ethanol increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y= 0.0125X + 47.108 with R2=0.9465 (4.3) The decreased of heat values present in the blends were due to ethanol that having lower heat value of 29.70 MJ/kg. 53 Table 4.3: MEANS GROSS HEAT CONTENT OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Heat value, MJ/kg 47.09 E10 47.03 E15 46.90 E20 46.84 E25 46.80 HEAT VALUE 47.15 HEAT VALUE Kj/Kg 47.1 47.05 47 46.95 HEAT VALUE 46.9 46.85 Линейная (HEAT VALUE) 46.8 46.75 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.3: Blends heat values versus Ethanol percentage 4.1.4 Cloud Point Table 4.4 shows values of the cloud points for the blends. From the results, it appears that the ethanol /gasoline blends cloud point for gasoline is -22 C and above 8 C for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively. The cloud point typically occurs between 5°C and 8°C above the pour point. Cloud and pour points become important for heavier fuels in 54 the higher boiling ranges. Thus, although the pour-ability of gasoline is not a problem, but it was specified in the guideline of fuel properties standards . Table 4.4: CLOUD POINT OF TESTED BLENDS: Cloud point C -22 Fuel blend Gasoline E10 >8 E15 >8 E20 >8 E25 >8 4.1.5 Kinematic Viscosity The results in Table 4.5 illustrate the kinematic viscosity of blends at 30⁰ C. They were found to be 10.4%, 15.3% , 23.3% and 30.9% more viscous than gasoline fuel (0.4872mm2/s) for blends fuel E10% , E15% , E20% , E25% , respectively. Figure 4.4 shows the plot of blends kinematic viscosity and ethanol percentage. Blends kinematic viscosity increased linearly as percentage of ethanol increase and is expressed in the following formula: Y = 0.006 X + 0.4814 with R2=0.9868 (4.4) Viscosity is a measure of the flow resistance of a liquid. Fuel viscosity is an important consideration when fuels are carbureted or injected into combustion chambers by means of fuel system. If viscosity is too low, the fuel will flow too easily and will not maintain a lubricating film between moving and stationary parts in the carburetor or pump. If viscosity is too high, may not be able to atomize the fuel into small enough 55 droplets to achieve good vaporization and combustion. In general the blends viscosities were within acceptable range for spark ignition engine. Table 4.5: KINEMATIC VISCOSITY OF TESTED BLENDS: Kinematic Viscosity, mm2/s 0.4872 Fuel blend Gasoline E10 0.5383 E15 0.5619 E20 0.6007 E25 0.6380 KINEMATIC VISCOSTY mm²/s KINEMATIC VISCOSITY 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 KINEMATIC VISCOSITY 0.3 0.2 Линейная (KINEMATIC VISCOSITY ) 0.1 0 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL % Figure 4.4: Blends kinematic viscosity versus Ethanol percentage 56 4.1.6 Octane number The results in Table 4.6 show the octane number They were found to be 4%, 5.4%, 8.08%, and 6.33% higher than gasoline fuel (93.2) for blends fuel for E10% , E15% , E20% , E25%, respectively. Figure 4.5 shows the plot of Octane Number and ethanol percentage in the blend. Blends Octane Number increased linearly as percentage of ethanol increased and is expressed in the following formula: Y = 0.2927 X + 93.862 with R2=0.9868 (4.5) The octane rating is a measure of the knock resistance of gasoline. Yamin et al. (2006) investigated the effect of ethanol addition to low Octane Number gasoline, in terms of calorific value, Octane Number, compression ratio at knocking and engine performance. They blended locally produced gasoline (Octane Number 87) with five different percentages of ethanol, namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% on volume basis. They found that the Octane Number of gasoline increases continuously and linearly with ethanol percentages in gasoline. They reported that the ethanol was an effective compound for increasing the value of the Octane Number of gasoline. Also, they found that the engine performance improves as the percentage of ethanol increases in the blend within the range studied. Many additives have been developed to improve the performance of petroleum fuels to increase knock resistance and raise the octane number. Fuel refiners were able to use a wide variety of lower octane hydrocarbons in gasoline and then use TEL (tetraethyl lead) and MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) additives to boost octane ratings to acceptable levels. More recently, the oxygenated and octane enhancing benefits of 57 ethanol have been highlighted as a potential substitute for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), an oxygenated additive used to enhance octane and also reduce CO emissions. However, TEL poisons the catalysts in catalytic emission control systems, and MTBE has been shown to be highly toxic even in small quantities when it contaminates groundwater Table 4.6: OCTANE NUMBER OF TESTED BLENDS: Fuel blend Gasoline Octane number 93.2 E10 97.1 E15 98.6 E20 101.4 E25 99.5 58 OCTANE NUMBER OCTANE NUMBER 102 101 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 OCTANE NUMBER Линейная (OCTANE NUMBER) 0% 10% 20% 30% ETHANOL% Figure 4.5: Blends Octane Number versus Ethanol percentage 4.1.7 Distillation: The results in Figure 4.6 shows the distillation for gasoline and blends fuel E10%, E15%, E20%, E25%. Three points were taken on the distillation curve to compare the distillation between Gasoline and the blends. The points T10, T50, and T90 refer, respectively, to the temperatures on the curve at which 10%, 50%, and 90% of the fuel has been distilled. At T10 the gasoline temperature is 60oC when 10% was distilled, the blends fuel E10%, E15%, E20% and E25% decrease by 13.3%, 12.8%, 12.1% and 12.5% respectively form gasoline temperature. The blends decrease by 22.5%, 25.5%, 24.2% and 22.4% respectively for T50 when gasoline temperature at 50% distilled is 950C, and increase by 11.7%, 10.3%, 9.7% and 11.4% at T9o when gasoline temperature at 90% distilled is 1450C. 59 Temperature°C Distillation 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 GASOLINE E10 E15 E20 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Distilled% Figure 4.6: Distillation curves blends and gasoline 4. 2. Engine performance Engine performance test results on Ethanol/Gasoline blends were presented on Appendix C and D. For comparisons of engine performance, loading at no-load, 25% and 50% was consider low loads while loading at 75% and 100% was consider high loads. 4. 2.1 Power Output: Fig 4.7 and Table C.1 (Appendix D) illustrate power output versus loads for various Ethanol/Gasoline blends. The engine power output increase at low loads by 5.14%, and 6.67% for E10 and E20 respectively, and decrease by 4.36%,3.02% for E15 and E25, respectively comparing with gasoline while at high loads decrease by 10.39%, 13.61%, 10.15% and 16.84% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively . 60 POWER (KW) Power Vs Load 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 GASOLINE E10 E15 E20 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOADS Figure 4.7: Power output Vs. loads curves comparing various Ethanol/Gasoline blends 4.2.2 Engine Torque Fig 4.8 and Table C.2 (Appendix D) represent mean engine torque versus loads curve comparing various Ethanol/Gasoline blends. The engine torque increased at low loads by 3.01% and 6.8%, for E10 and E20 respectively and decreased by 3.69% and 6.29% for E15 and E25 comparing with gasoline while at high load increased by 6.6% for E15 and decreased by 6.67%, 7.69% and 11.88% for E10, E20 and E25 respectively. 4.2.3 Fuel Consumption Rate (L/h): Fig.4.9 and Table C.3 (Appendix D) represent mean engine fuel consumption versus loads for various ethanol/gasoline blends. The fuel consumption rate decreased at low loads by 10.52%, 22.05%, 17.29% and 10.16% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively, comparing with gasoline while at high loads decreased by 16.38%, 29.69%,16.3% and 8.43% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively. 61 Torque Vs Load 4 Torque(N.m) 3.5 3 2.5 GASOLINE 2 E10 1.5 E15 1 E20 0.5 E25 0 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Load Figure 4.8: torque Vs. loads curves comparing Ethanol/Gasoline blends CONSUMPTION(L/h) Consumption Vs Load 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 GASOLINE E10 E15 E20 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.9: Fuel consumption Vs. loads curves comparing Ethanol/Gasoline blends 62 4.2.4 Specific Fuel Consumption (L/KW.h): Fig.4.10 and Table C.5 (Appendix D) represent mean engine brake specific fuel consumption versus loads for various blends. The specific fuel consumption decreased at low loads by 15.28%, 20.41%, 24.25% and 8.46% for E10, E15, E20 and E25, respectively, comparing with gasoline while at high loads increased by 9.59% for E25 and decreased by 1%, 6.44%, 18.56%, and 6.96% for E10, E15 and E20 respectively. 4.2.5 Brake Thermal Efficiency The mean brake thermal efficiency of blend is illustrated in Fig. 4.11 and Table C.6 (Appendix D). The brake thermal efficiency increased at low loads by 14.93%, 18.53%, 21.55% and 6.54% for E10, E15, E20 and E25 respectively, compared with gasoline, while at high load increased by 6.41%, 11.74% and 6% for E10, E15 and E20 and decreased by 10.69% for E25. S.F.C Vs Load 3 S.F.C (L/KW.hr) 2.5 2 GASOLINE 1.5 E10 1 E15 0.5 E20 0 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.10: Specific fuel consumption Vs. loads curves comparing ethanol-gasoline blends 63 B.T.E Vs Load 8% 7% B.T.E 6% 5% GASOLINE 4% E10 3% E15 2% E20 1% E25 0% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.11: Brake thermal efficiency Vs. loads curves comparing Ethanolgasoline blends 4.2.6 Speed Fig.4.12 and Table C.4 (Appendix D) represent mean speed versus loads for blends. Throughout the test, the engine speeds were found to be increased at low loads by 4.24% for E10, comparing with gasoline and decreased by 2.5%,1.01% and 3.12% for E15,E20 and E25 respectively while for at high loads decreased by 4.18%, 12.89%, 12.07%, and 5.73% for E10, E15, E20, and E25 respectively. 64 Speed Vs Load 3000 SPEED(rpm) 2500 2000 GASOLINE 1500 E10 1000 E15 500 E20 0 E25 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% LOAD Figure 4.12: speed vs. loads curves comparing gasoline with Ethanol During engine testing, the ethanol produce by Kenana blended to gasoline up to 25% ethanol ratio without blends phase separation or engine practical operations problems encountered. However, extra ethanol ratio engine will faced problem on starting and operation. All the selected blends were successfully run on the constant speed small spark ignition engine for 10 hours. The operation of the engine was found to be satisfactory on the selected blends with no sign of engine trouble. The external visual inspection on engine components after testing showed no coking and wears signs. 65 CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS The following conclusions could be drawn from this study work: 1. Fuel properties of tested Ethanol/Gasoline blends such as density and viscosity increased continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol while API gravity and heat value decreased with decreasing percentage of ethanol increase. Furthermore, cloud point, flash and fire points were found to be higher than gasoline fuel. 2. The tested blends Octane rating based Research Octane Number (RON) increased continuously and linearly with increasing percentage of ethanol. 3. The tested blends developed higher power and fuel consumption rate with increase brake thermal efficiency. 4. 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Fuel Cycle Evaluations of Biomass-Ethanol and Reformulated Gasoline; Report No. NREL/TP-463-4950, National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Golden, CO. Vol. 1. 68 APPENDIX A 69 APPENDIX A1 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL API GRAVITY Using equation (3.1) and equation (3.2) For example E20 sample: 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 S.G = 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 @ 𝟑𝟎⁰𝐂 Density of blend @ 300C = 0.7541 Density of water @ 300C = 0.999 S.G = 𝟎.𝟕𝟓𝟒𝟏 𝟎.𝟗𝟗𝟗 = 0.7548 API = (141.5/S.G) − 131.5 API = (141.5/0.7548) − 131.5 deg Therefore, API gravity for E15 sample = 55.95 70 APPENDIX A2 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL VISCOSITY Using equation (3.3), (3.3a) and (3.3b) For example E20 sample: V1 = t1×C1 t1 = 145 sec C1= constant = 0.004142 V1 = 145×0.004142 = 0.60059 V2 = t2×c2 t2 = 193 sec C2 = constant= 0.003114 V2 = 193×0.003114 = 0.601002 VAV = 𝑉₁ + 𝑉₂ 2 = 0.60059 + 0.601002 2 VAV = 0.6007 mm2/sec 71 APPENDEX A3 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL OCTANE NUMBER Using equation (3.4) For example E15 sample: O.N.S = O.N.LRF + K.I.LRF – K.I.S 𝐾.𝐼.𝐿𝑅𝐹−𝐾.𝐼.𝐻𝑅𝐹 (O.N.HRF – O.NLRF) O.N.LRF = 98 O.N.HRF = 99 K.I.LRF = 60 K.I.S = 51 K.I.HRF = 32 O.N.S = 98+ ( 60 – 51 60−32 ) × (99 – 98) O.N.S = 98.6 72 APPENDIX A4 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION FOR FUEL BRAKE THERMAL EFFICIENCY Using equation (3.7.a) and equation (3.7.b) B.T .E Pin Pout Pin q hg 3600 For example E20 sample (Appendix C, table C.6) Data: Pout 0.5375kW q 0.7479L / hr 0.7541kg / L hg 46840kj / kg Pin 0.7479 0.7541 46840 7.33kW 3600 B.T .E 0.5375 100 7.33% 7.33 Brake thermal efficiency of sample= 7.33% 73 APPENDIX B DISTILLATION TABLES 74 Table 4.7.1: DISTLLATION OF TESTED GASOLINE SAMPLE: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 48.0 10% recovered c0 60.0 20% recovered c0 65.0 30% recovered c0 75.0 40% recovered c0 84.0 50% recovered c0 95.0 60% recovered c0 106.0 70% recovered c0 119.0 80% recovered c0 132.0 90% recovered c0 145.0 95% recovered c0 159.0 Recovery ml 98.0 Loss ml 0.5 Residue ml 1.5 75 Table 4.7.2: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 10% + GASOLINE 90%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 39.8 10% recovered c0 52.6 20% recovered c0 57.9 30% recovered c0 62.1 40% recovered c0 66.1 50% recovered c0 73.6 60% recovered c0 105.5 70% recovered c0 123.4 80% recovered c0 142.6 90% recovered c0 164.3 95% recovered c0 183.1 ml 97.7 Recovery Loss ml 1.3 Residue ml 1.0 76 Table 4.7.3: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 15% + GASOLINE 85%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 39.3 10% recovered c0 52.3 20% recovered c0 58.1 30% recovered c0 40% recovered c0 50% recovered c0 60% recovered c0 79.5 70% recovered c0 119.6 80% recovered c0 140.7 90% recovered c0 161.7 95% recovered c0 180.3 Recovery ml 97.7 Loss ml 1.2 Residue ml 1.1 62.9 66.7 70.7 77 Table 4.7.4: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 20% + GASOLINE 80%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 36.6 10% recovered c0 52.7 20% recovered c0 59.0 30% recovered c0 63.8 40% recovered c0 68.5 50% recovered c0 72.0 60% recovered c0 74.7 70% recovered c0 107.1 80% recovered c0 137.5 90% recovered c0 160.6 95% recovered c0 180.0 Recovery ml 97.3 Loss ml 1.5 Residue ml 1.2 78 Table 4.7.5: DISTLLATION OF TESTED ETHANOL 25% + GASOLINE 75%: Distillation IBP unit c0 Result 41.0 10% recovered c0 55.2 20% recovered c0 62.0 30% recovered c0 66.9 40% recovered c0 50% recovered c0 60% recovered c0 70% recovered c0 80% recovered c0 137.5 90% recovered c0 163.7 95% recovered c0 184.9 Recovery ml 96.7 Loss ml 2.0 Residue ml 1.3 70.6 73.5 75.7 79.0 79 APPENDIX C GENERATOR TEST DATA 80 GENERATOR TEST DATA –100% GASOLINE Table C.1 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2842 5 min 0.0568 220 2.40 0.25 Load 2471 5 min 0.0805 210 3.25 0.5 Load 2327 5 min 0.0866 182 4.00 0.75 Load 2260 5 min 0.0975 155 5.20 Full Load 2230 5 min 0.1000 130 6.00 GENERATOR TEST DATA –10 % ETHONOL & 90% GASOLIN Table C.2 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2765 5 min 0.0510 215 2.5 0.25 Load 2665 5 min 0.0725 210 3.5 0.5 Load 2393 5 min 0.0770 190 4.1 0.75 Load 2228 5 min 0.0800 150 5.0 Full Load 2075 5 min 0.0855 120 5.6 81 GENERATOR TEST DATA –15 % ETHONOL & 85% GASOLINE Table C.3 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2701 5 min 0.044 200 2.4 0.25 Load 2514 5 min 0.0655 205 3.4 0.5 Load 2321 5 min 0.0680 170 4.2 0.75 Load 2143 5 min 0.0700 145 4.9 Full Load 1770 5 min 0.0815 120 5.5 GENERATOR TEST DATA –20 % ETHONOL & 80% GASOLINE Table C.4 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2813 5 min 0.047 215 2.5 0.25 Load 2450 5 min 0.0685 200 3.8 0.5 Load 2355 5 min 0.0735 180 4.4 0.75 Load 2209 5 min 0.0810 145 5.0 Full Load 2155 5 min 0.0875 125 5.6 82 GENERATOR TEST DATA –25% ETHONOL & 75% GASOLINE Table C.5 Loads Speed RPM Time Consum. kg Voltage (V) Current (A) No Load 2660 5 min 0.0550 215 2.5 0.25 Load 2493 5 min 0.0700 205 3.2 0.5 Load 2377 5 min 0.0795 185 3.8 0.75 Load 2178 5 min 0.0885 145 4.9 Full Load 2055 5 min 0.0970 115 5.3 83 APPENDIX D CALCULATED OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE 84 Table (C.1) CALCULATED POWER OUTPUT OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (KW) Gasoline 100 % Blend .1 Ethanol 10% Blend .2 Ethanol 15 % Blend .3 Ethanol 20 % Blend .4 Ethanol 25 % No Load 0.528 0.5375 0.48 0.5375 0.5375 0.25 Load 0.6825 0.735 0.697 0.760 0.656 0.5 Load 0.728 0.779 0.714 0.792 0.703 0.75 Load 0.806 0.750 0.7105 0.725 0.7105 0.78 0.672 0.66 0.7 0.6095 Loads Full Load Table (C.2) CALCULATED ENGINE TORQUE OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (N.m) Loads Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Blend .2 Blend .3 Ethanol10% Ethanol15% Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol 25 % No Load 1.77 1.86 1.61 1.82 1.93 0.25 Load 2.64 2.63 2.65 2.96 2.51 0.5 Load 2.99 3.11 2.94 3.21 2.82 0.75 Load 3.41 3.21 3.17 3.13 3.12 3.34 3.09 3.56 3.10 2.83 Full Load 85 Table (C.3) CALCULATED FUEL CONSUMPTION OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (L/h) Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol10% Blend .2 Ethanol15% Blend .3 Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol25 % No Load 0.916 0.827 0.7045 0.7479 0.871 0.25 Load 1.31 1.168 1.048 1.09 1.109 0.5 Load 1.404 1.249 1.08 1.169 1.26 0.75 Load 1.581 1.297 1.12 1.288 1.402 Full Load 1.62 1.38 1.13 1.392 1.53 Loads Table (C.4) SPEED OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (rpm) Loads Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol 10% Blend .2 Ethanol 15 % Blend .3 Ethanol 20 % Blend .4 Ethanol25% No Load 2842 2765 2701 2813 2660 0.25 Load 2471 2665 2514 2450 2493 2327 2393 2321 2355 2377 2260 2228 2143 2209 2178 2230 2075 1770 2155 2055 0.5 Load 0.75 Load Full Load 86 Table (C.5) CALCULATED SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (L/KW.hr) Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol10% Blend .2 Ethanol15% Blend .3 Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol25 % No Load 1.73 1.538 1.467 1.391 1.62 0.25 Load 1.92 1.557 1.45 1.391 1.69 0.5 Load 1.928 1.603 1.512 1.434 1.792 0.75 Load 1.96 1.729 1.576 1.776 1.998 Full Load 2.076 2.053 1.712 1.988 2.51 Loads Table (C.6) CALCULATED BRAKE THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF GASOLINE FUEL AND ETHANOL (L/KW.hr) Gasoline 100% Blend .1 Ethanol10% Blend .2 Ethanol15% Blend .3 Ethanol20% Blend .4 Ethanol25 % No Load 6 6.72 6.98 7.33 6.26 0.25 Load 5.40 6.51 6.80 7.11 6.00 0.5 Load 5.35 6.45 6.77 6.90 5.66 0.75 Load 5.26 5.98 6.50 5.75 5.14 Full Load 4.97 5.01 5.20 5.15 4.02 Loads 87
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