Cold start and drivability characteristics of an ethanol-methyl-t-butyl ether blend fuelled vehicle.

Authors :: Silva, N R
Sodré, J R
Source :: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers -- Part D -- Journal of Automobile Engineering (Professional Engineering Publishing); 2001, Vol. 215 Issue 5, p645-649, 5p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: An ethanol-methyl-t-butyl ether (MTBE) fuel blend was used as a substitute for hydrated ethanol to improve the vehicle cold start and drivability characteristics during the warm-up period. The vehicle was tested in a cold box, reaching a lower ambient temperature limit of -6°C, which represents the most severe weather condition experienced in Brazil. Different concentrations of MTBE in ethanol were investigated. The results show satisfactory drivability characteristics for the tested conditions, comparable with those found in gasoline-fuelled vehicles, thus overcoming the existing cold start difficulties in production ethanol-fuelled vehicles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Language :: English
ISSN :: 09544070
Volume :: 215
Issue :: 5
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers -- Part D -- Journal of Automobile Engineering (Professional Engineering Publishing)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 6736429
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1243/0954407011528239

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