Diesel Engine Operations with Alternative Fuels

Diesel Engine Operations with Alternative Fuels presents the results of a study that analyzes selected parameters of the combustion process in a diesel engine when fueled with alternative fuels. It discusses the use of a unique test stand consisting of a motor vehicle with a diesel engine adapted to run on different fuels: liquid and gas.

Intending to carry out the process of indicating the engine and measuring exhaust gas toxicity under near real conditions, the book demonstrates the implementation of a Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP test). It shares research that seeks alternative fuels to power the diesel engine, including diesel and hydrogen, rapeseed oil with n-hexane and hydrogen, rapeseed oil with n-hexane, rapeseed oil and propane-butane gas, and rapeseed oil with n-hexane and propane-butane gas.

The book will interest academic researchers and graduate students studying alternative fuels, vehicle operations, and engine operations.

Rafał Longwic is a professor at Lublin University of Technology, Poland, where he is also the Head of the Department of Motor Vehicles. He graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering and motor vehicles. He received his doctoral degree in alternative fuels. Prof. Longwic's main interests are the operation of internal combustion engines under dynamic conditions and alternative fuels. He has authored eight books and over 100 papers in journals and conference proceedings.