Fuel and process for powering a compression ignition engine
AssigneeGane Energy & Resources Pty Ltd.
InventorsGreg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe
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Abstract
A process of powering a compression ignition engine using a main fuel comprising methanol and water, including: fumigating an intake air stream with a fumigant comprising an ignition enhancer; introducing the fumigated intake air into a combustion chamber in the engine and compressing the intake air; introducing the main fuel into the combustion chamber; and igniting the main fuel/air mixture to thereby drive the engine. Also provided a fuel for use in the process, a two-part fuel for use in the process, and associated power generation systems.
Claims14
A process of powering a compression ignition engine using a main fuel comprising methanol and water, including:
- fumigating an intake air stream with a fumigant comprising an ignition enhancer;
- introducing the fumigated intake air into a combustion chamber in the engine and compressing the intake air;
- introducing the main fuel comprising methanol, 12% to 40% by weight water, and 0-20% by weight dimethyl ether into the combustion chamber;
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- igniting the main fuel/air mixture to thereby drive the engine.
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