Fuel consumption of a diesel engine operating in dual fuel mode diesel oil-hydrogen

André Marcelino De Morais, Alex De Oliveira, Osmano Souza Valente, Sérgio De Morais Hanriot, José Ricardo Sodre

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Abstract

This work shows a methodology to estimate fuel consumption of a diesel power generator operating with diesel oil and hydrogen in dual fuel mode. The application of mass balance and energy balance helped to estimate the necessary hydrogen mass to replace diesel oil at a specified concentration to attend the engine load power demand. The estimated amount of hydrogen was then used to set the electronic unit that controls the gas fuel injectors. Experiments were carried out in a stationary diesel engine operating at 1800 rev/min, with varying load from 0 kW to 37.5 kW. The engine was fuelled with hydrogen concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% on energy basis. The results show a good approach between the estimated and the actual fuel consumption.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 27th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2014
EditorsRon Zevenhoven
ISBN (Electronic)9781634391344
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2014
Event27th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2014 - Turku, Finland
Duration: 15 Jun 201419 Jun 2014

Conference

Conference27th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2014
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityTurku
Period15/06/1419/06/14

Keywords

  • Diesel engine
  • Energy
  • Fuel consumption
  • Hydrogen
  • Performance
  • Power generator

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