Abstract
Small Non-Road Engines (SNRE's) abound in numbers and are used daily by consumers and businesses alike. Considering the atmosphere of change looming in the air regarding alternative fuels, this particular engine classification will also be affected by any change in standardization of fuels. This body of research attempts to address possible ways SNRE's can change their operational characteristics after being fueled by specific yet differing fuels. These characteristics will be contrasted against blends of ethanol with gasoline, from 0% ethanol to 20% ethanol, run on test engines to determine patterns, if any, of these characteristics. Topics include: materials compatibility, engine longevity/durability, engine performance, emissions characteristics, operational temperatures, engine oil characteristics, and inspection of engines. These parameters will be used to compare the effects of low-level blends of ethanol with gasoline has on these particular SNRE's.
Advisor
Gary Mead
Committee Member
Kuldeep Agarwal
Committee Member
Bruce Jones
Date of Degree
2014
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Recommended Citation
Reek, C. (2014). The Effects of Low-Level Ethanol Blends in 4-Stroke Small Non-Road Engines [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/364/
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