Internal combustion engines fueled by natural gas - hydrogen mixtures


Akansu S. O., Dulger Z., Kahraman N., Veziroglu T.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, vol.29, no.14, pp.1527-1539, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 14
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2004.01.018
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1527-1539
  • Keywords: CNG, hydrogen, mixtures, engine, NOX EMISSION, PERFORMANCE, VEHICLES, METHANE, SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, ECONOMICS, COSTS, POWER
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, a survey of research papers on utilization of natural gas-hydrogen mixtures in internal combustion engines is carried out. In general, HC, CO2, and CO emissions decrease with increasing H-2, but NOx emissions generally increase. If a catalytic converter is used, NOx emission values can be decreased to extremely low levels. Consequently, equivalence zero emission vehicles (EZEV) standards may be reached. Efficiency values vary with H-2 amount, spark timing, compression ratio, equivalence ratio, etc. Under certain conditions, efficiency values can be increased. In terms of BSFC, emissions and BTE, a mixture of low hydrogen percentage is suitable for using. (C) 2004 International Association for Hydrogen Energy. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.