Investigation of the Gasoline Engine Performance and Emission Characteristics Working on 2-Methylfuran Gasoline and Ethanol Gasoline Blends
摘要
The search for sustainable and alternative fuels has garnered significant attention in recent years due to the growing concerns over climate change and the depletion of fossil fuel resources. 2-Methylfuran (MF), a derivative of biomass-derived furfural, emerges as a promising candidate for an alternative fuel due to its favorable physicochemical properties, including a high energy density, low viscosity, and compatibility with existing fuel systems. This paper presents the development of a model for a single-cylinder gasoline engine incorporating a port fuel injection system. The model was used to investigate the effects of adding 2-methylfuran at volumes of 10% to standard gasoline (MF10) and ethanol at volumes of 10% to standard gasoline (E10), focusing on its impact on brake power, torque, brake thermal efficiency, in-cylinder pressure, in-cylinder temperature, brake-specific fuel consumption, and emissions of CO, nitrogen oxide (NOx), and unburned hydrocarbons (HC). The engine performance and emissions of MF10 and E10 were compared with net gasoline.