Particle and Gaseous Emission Characteristics of a Formula SAE Race Car Engine

Document Number: 2009-01-1400

Date Published: April 2009

Author(s):
Adam Ragatz - Univ of Minnesota - Twin Cities
David Kittelson - Univ of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Jacob Swanson - Univ of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Abstract:
The focus of this work was the physical characterization of exhaust aerosol from the University of Minnesota Formula SAE team¿s engine. This was done using two competition fuels, 100 octane race fuel and E85. Three engine conditions were evaluated: 6000 RPM 75% throttle, 8000 RPM 50% throttle, and 8000 RPM 100% throttle. Dilute emissions were characterized using a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) and a Condensation Particle Counter (CPC). E85 fuel produced more power and had lower particulate matter emissions at all test conditions, but more fuel was consumed.

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See other papers presented at SAE World Congress & Exhibition, April 2009, Detroit, MI, USA, Session: General Emissions (Part 1 of 2)

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