The effect of hydrogen on the performance and emissions of an SI engine having a high compression ratio fuelled by compressed natural gas

Tangöz S., Kahraman N., Akansu S. O.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, vol.42, pp.25766-25780, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.04.076
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.25766-25780
  • Keywords: Internal combustion engine, HCNG, High compression ratio, Alternative fuel, IGNITION TIMING RETARD, MODIFIED DIESEL-ENGINE, COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS, BLENDS, MIXTURES, VEHICLES, TESTS, HCNG
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this paper is investigation of the effect of hydrogen on engine performance and emissions characteristics of an SI engine, having a high compression ratio, fuelled by HCNG (hydrogen enriched compressed natural gas) blend. The experiments were carried out at 1500, 2000 and 2500 rpm under full load conditions of a modified Isuzu 3.9 L engine, having a compression ratio of 12.5. The engine brake power, brake thermal efficiency, combustion analysis and emissions parameters were realized at 5, 10 15 and 20 deg. CA BTDC (crank angle before top dead center) ignition timings and in excess air ratios of 0.9 -1.3 fuelled by hydrogen enriched compressed natural gas (100/0, 95/5, 90/10 and 80/20 of % natural gas/hydrogen).