Karim G.A. Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. XX, 288 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-4987-0309-3 (eBook - PDF).Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines offers a detailed discussion of different types of dual-fuel diesel engines, the gaseous fuels they can use, and their operational practices. Reflecting cutting-edge advancements in this rapidly expanding field, this timely book:Explains the benefits and challenges associated with internal combustion, compression ignition, gas-fueled, and premixed dual-fuel engines
Explores methane and natural gas as engine fuels, as well as liquefied petroleum gases, hydrogen, and other alternative fuels
Examines safety considerations, combustion of fuel gases, and the conversion of diesel engines to dual-fuel operation
Addresses dual-fuel engine combustion, performance, knock, exhaust emissions, operational features, and management
Describes dual-fuel engine operation on alternative fuels and the predictive modeling of dual-fuel engine performance
Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines covers a variety of engine sizes and areas of application, with an emphasis on the transportation sector. The book provides a state-of-the-art reference for engineering students, practicing engineers, and scientists alike.The Internal Combustion Engine
The Compression Ignition Engine
Gas Fueled Engines
The Premixed Dual Fuel Engine
Methane and Natural Gas as Engine Fuels
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, (LPG), Hydrogen, and Other Alternative Fuels
Safety Considerations
Combustion of Fuel Gases
Conversion of Diesel Engines to Dual Fuel Operation
Diesel Fuel Pilot Ignition
Gaseous Fuel Admission
Dual Fuel Engine Combustion
Dual Fuel Engine Performance
Knock in Dual Fuel Engines
Exhaust Emissions
Some Operational Features of Dual Fuel Engines
Dual Fuel Engine Control Systems
Dual Fuel Engine Operation on Alternative Fuels
Predictive Modelling of Dual Fuel Engine Performance