Abstract
A methyl ester of sunflower oil was durability tested in direct injected, turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine. A test cycle recommended by the Alternate Fuels Committee of the Engine Manufacturer's Association was used. The results are compared to a baseline test using diesel fuel. Based on the results, the methyl ester fuel successfully completed the 200-hour durability test. Field tests and engine manufacturers evaluations are needed to further quantify the long term effect of the fuel on engine durability.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1626-1633 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Nov 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)