The Texas Diesel Fuels Project, Part 4: Fuel Consumption, Emissions, and Cost-Effectiveness of an Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel Compared to Conventional Diesel Fuels

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald D. Matthews ◽  
Matt Hall ◽  
Joe Anthony ◽  
Rick Baker ◽  
Jolanda Prozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
Low Sulfur

Exhaust Emissions From a 1,500 kW EMD 16-645-E Locomotive Diesel Engine Using Several Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven G. Fritz ◽  
John C. Hedrick ◽  
Brian E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Exhaust Emission ◽  
Oxides Of Nitrogen ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
Aromatic Content ◽  
Low Sulfur

This paper documents results from an experimental study performed to determine the effects of several ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels (< 15 ppm S) on exhaust emissions from a 1,500 kW EMD 16-645-E, roots-blown, diesel locomotive engine. U.S. EPA-regulated emission levels of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and particulate (PM) were measured using U.S. EPA locomotive test procedures while operating on four ULSD fuels, plus a fifth baseline fuel which was a commercially-available Federal on-highway diesel fuel (< 500 ppm). The four ULSD fuels were (1) a ULSD California motor vehicle diesel fuel (CARB fuel) with an aromatic content of less than 10 percent, (2) a ULSD “equivalent” California motor vehicle diesel fuel with an aromatic content of 24 percent, (3 and 4) two custom blended “2006 ULSD Federal” diesel fuels with relatively low Cetane Numbers and higher aromatic levels. This paper reports the changes observed in the regulated exhaust emission levels between the ULSD CARB diesel fuels and the ULSD Federal diesel fuels.

Formulation and tribological behavior of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels microemulsified with glycerin

Fuel ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 120257
Author(s):  
Igor M.A. Uchôa ◽  
Marcell S. Deus ◽  
Eduardo L. Barros Neto
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
Low Sulfur

scholarly journals Emissions and In-Cylinder Combustion Characteristics of Fischer-Tropsch and Conventional Diesel Fuels in a Modern CI Engine

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander G. Sappok ◽  
Jeremy T. Llaniguez ◽  
Joseph Acar ◽  
Victor W. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Characteristics ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Fuel Properties ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Cylinder Pressure ◽  
Fischer Tropsch ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
Low Sulfur ◽  
Detailed Chemical

Derived from natural gas, coal, and even biomass Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) diesel fuels have a number of very desirable properties. The potential for emissions reduction with F-T diesel fuels in laboratory engine tests and on-road vehicle tests is well documented. While a number of chemical and physical characteristics of F-T fuels have been attributed to the observed reduction in emissions, the actual effects of both the fuel properties and in-cylinder combustion characteristics in modern diesel engines are still not well understood. In this study a 2002, six-cylinder, 5.9 liter, Cummins ISB 300 diesel engine, outfitted with an in-cylinder pressure transducer. was subjected to a subset of the Euro III 13-mode test cycle under steady-state operating conditions. Emissions and in-cylinder pressure measurements were conducted for neat F-T diesel, low sulfur diesel (LSD), ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), and a blend of FT/LSD. In addition, a detailed chemical analysis of the fuels was carried out. The differences in the measured combustion characteristics and fuel properties were compared to the emissions variations between the fuels studied, and an explanation for the observed emissions behavior of the fuels was developed.

Sedimentation in biodiesel and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel blends

Fuel ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 951-957 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Farahani ◽  
D.J.Y.S. Pagé ◽  
M.P. Turingia
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Fuel Blends ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
Low Sulfur

Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Consumption of a Railpower RP20BD Switcher Locomotive

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randell L. Honc ◽  
Steven G. Fritz ◽  
Dustin T. Osborne ◽  
Richard Grisier ◽  
Scott Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
The Future ◽  
Generator Sets ◽  
Low Sulfur

Conventional switcher or shunting locomotives in North America are powered by a single 12 or 16 cylinder engine which operate at eight distinct power levels, plus idle. Recently introduced locomotive power systems utilize multiple smaller displacement non-road diesel engines packaged as individual generator sets to obtain a cleaner and more efficient locomotive. This paper examines exhaust emissions and fuel consumption of a Railpower RP20BD switcher locomotive utilizing three 375 kWe generators. FTP tests, described in part 92 of the CFR Title 40, were completed for UPY2606 using two fuels: EPA certification diesel, and ultra-low sulfur diesel. The locomotive produced emissions well below EPA Tier 2 limits using certification fuel, and subsequent testing with ULSD further reduced emissions to below the future EPA Tier 2 and 3 limits.

Lubricity Effects of Biodiesel when Used with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 539-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. G. Schumacher ◽  
B. T. Adams
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ◽  
Low Sulfur

Economy and Emissions Characteristics of Emulsified Diesel Fuels from Diesel Engine

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 3915-3919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Liu ◽  
Zhen Bin Chen ◽  
Ming Wei Xiao ◽  
Sheng Jun Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Fuel Economy ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Bench Test ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Diesel Fuels

To meet demands for improvements in the CO,NOx and smoke intensity and fuel economy from diesel engine,the emulsified diesel fuel are choose as alternative fuel .It is prepared through selecting appropriate compound-surfactants on the basis of the HLB (hydrophilic and lipop- hilic balance) value.Comparative experiments between the emulsified fuels and diesel are undertook based on engine bench test in the model 295A diesel engine without any modification. The results indicate that smoke intensity and NOx emissions are reduced greatly when using the emulsified fuels ,especially for those with glucose Solution.Besides,The fuel consumption of the emulsified fuels s are less than that of pure diesel and the economy characteristic from diesel engine is better.

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