Analysis of methanol and organometallic MnO₂ fuels as alternative fuels in a diesel engine

Abstract

In this study, methanol and organometallic MnO₂ fuels were used to improve the properties of diesel fuel. In addition, the effect of methanol fuel on engine oil and a piston ring was also examined experimentally in a four-cylinder, direct injection diesel engine running at 200 bar. Three different diesel fuels were prepared by adding 5, 10 and 15% methanol to diesel fuel. In order to prevent phase separation, 1% dodecanol was added to the mixture. Organometallic compounds of manganese were synthesised to prepare the solutions. The most effective amount and performance of anti-freeze were determined. From the results, it was observed that carbon monoxide emissions decreased and NOx emissions increased with the increase in the amount of methanol. On the other hand, organometallic MnO₂ increased the cetane number and decreased the freezing point, viscosity and flame temperature.

Keywords::

• organometallic MnO₂
• methanol
• dodecanol
• diesel engine
• exhaust emissions

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Firat University (FUBAP – Project No. 1944) for their support.