Development of a Novel Fuel Injection System (NFIS) for Dimethyl Ether-and Other Clean Alternative Fuels
Date Published: 1997-02-24
Paper Number:970220
DOI: 10.4271/970220
Citation:
McCandless, J. and Li, S., "Development of a Novel Fuel Injection System (NFIS) for Dimethyl Ether-and Other Clean Alternative Fuels," SAE Technical Paper 970220, 1997, doi:10.4271/970220.
Author(s):
James C. McCandless - AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc.
Shurong Li - AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc.
Abstract:
A novel, electronically controlled, common rail fuel injection system has been designed and developed by the authors under a contract from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This system was specifically designed for direct injection of liquid dimethyl ether (DME) to achieve ultra-low emissions of NOx & particulate matter from conventional diesel engines. However, the system's basic characteristics also make it suitable for direct injection of ethanol & methanol in compression-ignition engines, and direct injection of liquid propane and gasoline in spark-ignition engines.
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