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Analytical study to minimise the heat losses from a propane powered 4-stroke spark ignition engine

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  • Yamin, J.A.
  • Badran, O.O.

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The alarming rate at which the Earth’s atmosphere is getting polluted, the increased impact of global warming on the weather conditions on Earth and the stringent anti-pollution laws imposed in certain countries are among the main reasons for the search for alternatives to gasoline. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) (mainly propane) is among the many alternatives proposed to replace gasoline in the short term due to its excellent characteristics as a fuel for spark ignition (SI) engines. This paper presents a discussion on the parameters that affect the engine’s heat losses mainly during power stroke, with suggestions to minimise it. The effect of the equivalence ratio, compression ratio, spark plug location, and combustion duration at different speeds on the heat losses has been studied.

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  • Yamin, J.A. & Badran, O.O., 2002. "Analytical study to minimise the heat losses from a propane powered 4-stroke spark ignition engine," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 27(3), pages 463-478.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:27:y:2002:i:3:p:463-478
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00008-3
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    1. Abedin, M.J. & Masjuki, H.H. & Kalam, M.A. & Sanjid, A. & Rahman, S.M. Ashrafur & Masum, B.M., 2013. "Energy balance of internal combustion engines using alternative fuels," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 26(C), pages 20-33.
    2. Yuh-Yih Wu & James H. Wang & Faizan Mushtaq Mir, 2018. "Improving the Thermal Efficiency of the Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine by Using Various Combustion Patterns," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-20, November.
    3. Jehad Yamin, 2017. "ANN Modelling of Propane-Powered 4-Stroke Spark Ignition Engine," Modern Applied Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(10), pages 1-1, October.

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