Ethanol-diesel fuel blends - A review

Alan C. Hansen; Qin Zhang; Peter W.L. Lyne

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2004.04.007

Ethanol-diesel fuel blends - A review

Alan C. Hansen, Qin Zhang, Peter W.L. Lyne

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Abstract

Ethanol is an attractive alternative fuel because it is a renewable bio-based resource and it is oxygenated, thereby providing the potential to reduce particulate emissions in compression-ignition engines. In this review the properties and specifications of ethanol blended with diesel fuel are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the factors critical to the potential commercial use of these blends. These factors include blend properties such as stability, viscosity and lubricity, safety and materials compatibility. The effect of the fuel on engine performance, durability and emissions is also considered. The formulation of additives to correct certain key properties and maintain blend stability is suggested as a critical factor in ensuring fuel compatibility with engines. However, maintaining vehicle safety with these blends may entail fuel tank modifications. Further work is required in specifying acceptable fuel characteristics, confirming the long-term effects on engine durability, and ensuring safety in handling and storing ethanol-diesel blends.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	277-285
Number of pages	9
Journal	Bioresource Technology
Volume	96
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2004.04.007
State	Published - Feb 2005

Keywords

Alcohol
Biofuel
Blend
Diesel engines
Ethanol

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Bioengineering
Environmental Engineering
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Waste Management and Disposal

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