Technical Paper
Comparison of Conventional vs Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition Diesel-Hythane Dual-Fuel Combustion: An Investigation on Engine Performance and Emissions at Low-Load
2023-06-26
2023-01-1203
The exponential rise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the environment is one of the major concerns of international organisations and governments. As a result, lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions has become a priority across a wide range of industries, including transportation sector, which is recognised as one of the major sources of these emissions. Therefore, renewable energy carriers and powertrain technologies, such as the use of alternative fuels and combustion modes in internal combustion engines, are required. Dual-fuel operation with high substitution ratios using low carbon and more sustainable fuels can be an effective short-term solution. Hythane, a blend of 20% hydrogen and 80% methane, could be a potential solution to this problem.