Ethanol-Biodiesel Research
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Bruce Jones
Mentor's Department
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
The Ethanol-BioDiesel project is funded by a research grant with the Minnesota Com Research & Promotions Council and the Minnesota Soybean Association. Our research involves testing different Ethanol-BioDiesel blends with #2 Diesel fuel in a Deutz Diesel engine coupled to a generator. This configuration is a test tool for EPA standards. This is done through research and testing of mixtures that formulate with Ethanol-BioDiesel. Mixtures tested include varying levels of Ethanol (0-10%), BioDiesel (0-20%), and #2 Diesel (70-100%). Each sample is tested for performance and emissions characteristics at five different levels (10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% load). All tests are compared to the results using #2 Diesel with no Ethanol, BioDiesel, or additives. The project includes data collection along with analysis of the results. The project is completed with the yielding of a technical paper including the analysis, results, and recommendations.
Ethanol-Biodiesel Research
CSU
The Ethanol-BioDiesel project is funded by a research grant with the Minnesota Com Research & Promotions Council and the Minnesota Soybean Association. Our research involves testing different Ethanol-BioDiesel blends with #2 Diesel fuel in a Deutz Diesel engine coupled to a generator. This configuration is a test tool for EPA standards. This is done through research and testing of mixtures that formulate with Ethanol-BioDiesel. Mixtures tested include varying levels of Ethanol (0-10%), BioDiesel (0-20%), and #2 Diesel (70-100%). Each sample is tested for performance and emissions characteristics at five different levels (10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% load). All tests are compared to the results using #2 Diesel with no Ethanol, BioDiesel, or additives. The project includes data collection along with analysis of the results. The project is completed with the yielding of a technical paper including the analysis, results, and recommendations.
