Fundamental Study for Applying a Propane Gas Injection System in a Small-Ship Engineopen access
- Authors
- Kim, Youngkun; Park, Bum Youl; Woo, Seungchul; Jeong, Jun Woo; Park, Sihyun; Lee, Kihyung
- Issue Date
- Oct-2023
- Publisher
- Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
- Keywords
- propane gas injection; MBT ignition timing; 1D simulation; BSFC; cold startablilty
- Citation
- Energies, v.16, no.20, pp 1 - 18
- Pages
- 18
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- Energies
- Volume
- 16
- Number
- 20
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 18
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/erica/handle/2021.sw.erica/118004
- DOI
- 10.3390/en16207036
- ISSN
- 1996-1073
1996-1073
- Abstract
- As a response to stricter exhaust emission regulations, an increasing number of diesel-powered ships are switching to liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel or installing post-processing devices to reduce exhaust gas. However, these methods are not feasible for small ships operating primarily along the coast. This is because the cost of the exhaust gas post-processing devices is high, while a large-volume fuel system is required in the case of LNG. Thus, this study used a propane gas fuel system based on a 5.0 L gasoline engine for easy application to existing small ships without major modifications. To optimize the control according to changes in the fuel system, a 1D simulation was performed on the engine to be developed, and ignition timing optimization was investigated. In addition, fuel consumption was compared with that of a gasoline-based engine. The propane engine achieved over 95% power in comparison to a gasoline-based engine. During cold-start tests, starting performance at -15 degrees C was ensured. The purpose of this study is to provide guidelines to assist the development of LPG or propane engines based on gasoline engines through these processes.
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