**1. Introduction**

Alternative fuels are derived from resources other than petroleum. When using these fuels in internal combustion engines (ICE), they produce less air pollution emissions than gasoline. Most of them are more economically beneficial than fossil fuels. Last but not least, they are renewable. The most commonly used alternative fuels are natural gas, propane, methanol, ethanol, and hydrogen. Lots of works have been written on engine operating with these fuels individually, but very few compared some of these alternative fuels together in the same engine [1–3]. The idea of adding low contents of ethanol or methanol to gasoline is not new, extending back at least to the 1970s, when oil supplies were reduced and a search for alternative energy carriers began in order to replace gasoline and diesel fuel. Initially, methanol was considered the most attractive alcohol to be added to gasoline. Methanol production can be from biomass, coal, or natural gas with acceptable energy costs. The gasification of biomass can lead to methanol, mixed alcohols, and Fischer-Tropsch

liquids [4]. Since methanol can be produced from natural gas at no great cost, and is quite easy to blend with gasoline, this alcohol was seen as an attractive additive. Methanol can also be used in pure form in internal combustion engines; the fact that it is a liquid fuel makes it suitable for storing and distributing. It does produce hydrocarbon emissions similar to gasoline (different species); its single-carbonmolecule nature and combustion characteristics mean that its emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter are significantly lower than hydrocarbon fuels. However, when using methanol in practice, it became clear that precautions had to be taken when handling it and that methanol is aggressive to some materials, such as plastic components and even metals in the fuel system [5].

Methanol has many advantages (characteristics) that make it very suitable for use as a fuel in spark-ignition engine. Some of these characteristics are given in a **Table 1**, and they are as follows:


Methanol is the simplest alcohol and is usually referred to as the "light" alcohol. It is the simplest carbonaceous molecule that is liquid at standard temperature and pressure. This makes it easy to store and transport with minimal losses on the vehicle and in the fuel infrastructure. It is also known as methyl alcohol. The higher autoignition temperature of methanol compared to gasoline allows the engines to operate at a higher compression ratio; thereby they can be more efficient.

The methanol consists of just one molecule unlike gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc. which the properties can change depending on the source, and as such it is easier to simulate the process for. The molecular weight of methanol is approximately four times lighter than gasoline. The diffusion rate of lighter fuel is lower than that of heavier fuel, and it results in lower emission.

Adding methanol to gasoline allows the fuel mixture to combust more completely due to the presence of oxygen (inherent oxygen in its molecular structure), which increases the combustion efficiency and reduces the emission of CO and NOx by converting them into CO2 and NO2. Besides, methanol does not contain sulfur or complex organic compounds [9], resulting in zero emission of sulfur-based pollutants (SO2 and SO3, which are responsible for acid rain). The organic emissions (ozone precursors) from alcohol combustion have lower reactivity, which can stimulate ozone formation [10].

The major issue encountered when blending water, methanol, and gasoline is phase separation. The critical phase separation temperature of methanol-gasoline blends increases with the amount of water present in the blend. Because of this very small water tolerance of the methanol-gasoline blend, water contamination during methanol transport and storage has to be avoided [11]. The blends with gasoline and

**Properties Gasoline Methanol** Chemical formula C8H15 CH3OH Molar mass, kg/kmol 114 32 Oxygen content, wt% — 50 Carbon content, wt% 86 38 Hydrogen content, wt% 14 12 Stoichiometric AFR 14,5 6,43 Lower heating value, MJ/kg 44,3 20,1 Higher heating value, MJ/kg 48 22,8 Volumetric energy content, MJ/m<sup>3</sup> 31,746 15,871 Heat of evaporation, kJ/kg at 1 bar 375 1089 Research octane number 96,5 112 Motor octane number 87,2 91 Cetane number — <5 Boiling temperature, °C at 1 bar 27–245 65 Vapor pressure, bar at 20°C 0,25–0,45 0,13 Critical pressure, bar — 81 Critical temperature, °C — 239,4 Kinematic viscosity, cSt at 20°C 0,6 0,74 Destiny, kg/cm<sup>3</sup> 740 798 Surface tension, N/m at 20°C — 0,023 Minimum ignition energy, mJ at φ = 1 0,8 0,21 Autoignition temperature, °C 246–280 470 Peak flame temperature, °C at 1 bar 2030 1890 Adiabatic flame temperature, K 2275 2143 Flammability limits (vol%) 1,4–7,6 6–36 Flash point, °C 45 12 Bulk modulus, N/mm<sup>2</sup> at 20°C 2 MPa 1300 823 Specific CO2 emissions, g/MJ 73,95 68,44 Specific CO2 emissions relative to gasoline 1 0,93

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Another important problem is related to the engine cold starting of very high blend alcohols in gasoline. Because of lower energy density and higher heat of vaporization of methanol, more mass needs to evaporate and therefore more energy. The lower flammability limit of methanol is higher than that of gasoline

low methanol concentrations will increase the vapor pressure.

which is also the reason for cold starting [12].

**Table 1.**

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*Comparison of fuel properties [6–8].*

Methanol has a higher latent heat of vaporization than gasoline (**Table 1**). It provides a cooling effect on the intake charge compared to gasoline. This effect improves the brake thermal efficiency and power output. The lower caloric value of methanol due to oxygen content in its molecular structure requires higher fuel quantity to be injected in order to achieve an equivalent brake power output.


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#### **Table 1.**

liquids [4]. Since methanol can be produced from natural gas at no great cost, and is quite easy to blend with gasoline, this alcohol was seen as an attractive additive. Methanol can also be used in pure form in internal combustion engines; the fact that it is a liquid fuel makes it suitable for storing and distributing. It does produce hydrocarbon emissions similar to gasoline (different species); its single-carbonmolecule nature and combustion characteristics mean that its emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter are significantly lower than hydrocarbon fuels. However, when using methanol in practice, it became clear that precautions had to be taken when handling it and that methanol is aggressive to some materials, such

Methanol has many advantages (characteristics) that make it very suitable for use as a fuel in spark-ignition engine. Some of these characteristics are given in a

as plastic components and even metals in the fuel system [5].

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• Being liquid at standard temperature and pressure

• High specific energy ratio (i.e., energy per unit of fuel-air mixture)

Methanol is the simplest alcohol and is usually referred to as the "light" alcohol. It is the simplest carbonaceous molecule that is liquid at standard

Adding methanol to gasoline allows the fuel mixture to combust more completely due to the presence of oxygen (inherent oxygen in its molecular structure), which increases the combustion efficiency and reduces the emission of CO and NOx by converting them into CO2 and NO2. Besides, methanol does not contain sulfur or complex organic compounds [9], resulting in zero emission of sulfur-based pollutants (SO2 and SO3, which are responsible for acid rain). The organic emissions (ozone precursors) from alcohol combustion have lower reactivity, which can

Methanol has a higher latent heat of vaporization than gasoline (**Table 1**). It provides a cooling effect on the intake charge compared to gasoline. This effect improves the brake thermal efficiency and power output. The lower caloric value of methanol due to oxygen content in its molecular structure requires higher fuel quantity to be injected in order to achieve an equivalent brake power output.

temperature and pressure. This makes it easy to store and transport with minimal losses on the vehicle and in the fuel infrastructure. It is also known as methyl alcohol. The higher autoignition temperature of methanol compared to gasoline allows the engines to operate at a higher compression ratio; thereby they can be

The methanol consists of just one molecule unlike gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc. which the properties can change depending on the source, and as such it is easier to simulate the process for. The molecular weight of methanol is approximately four times lighter than gasoline. The diffusion rate of lighter fuel is lower than that of

• High heat of vaporization ("latent heat")

**Table 1**, and they are as follows:

• High flame speed

more efficient.

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• High molar expansion ratio

• High hydrogen-to-carbon ratio

• Low combustion temperature

heavier fuel, and it results in lower emission.

stimulate ozone formation [10].

*Comparison of fuel properties [6–8].*

The major issue encountered when blending water, methanol, and gasoline is phase separation. The critical phase separation temperature of methanol-gasoline blends increases with the amount of water present in the blend. Because of this very small water tolerance of the methanol-gasoline blend, water contamination during methanol transport and storage has to be avoided [11]. The blends with gasoline and low methanol concentrations will increase the vapor pressure.

Another important problem is related to the engine cold starting of very high blend alcohols in gasoline. Because of lower energy density and higher heat of vaporization of methanol, more mass needs to evaporate and therefore more energy. The lower flammability limit of methanol is higher than that of gasoline which is also the reason for cold starting [12].

Methanol has a higher octane number than pure gasoline fuel [13]. This enables higher compression ratios of engines and, as a result, increases its thermal efficiency [14].

**2.1 Simulation setup**

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processes.

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The simulation tools are the most used in recent years owing to its continuous increase in computational power. The use of engine simulations enables optimization of engine combustion, geometry, and operating characteristics toward improving specific fuel consumption and exhaust emissions and reducing engine development time and costs. Consequently, it can be expected that the use of engine simulations during engine construction will continue to increase. Engine modeling is a fruitful research area, and therefore many laboratories have their own engine thermodynamic

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Many researchers develop their own computer code describing different processes of engine operation. One of the studies [24] developed the computer code for simulating spark-ignited engine using alternative fuels, and results were validated with experimental data. The engine model is a quasi-dimensional two-zone model including ordinary differential equations for describing dynamical behavior during the intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes. The engine model uses the Woschni correlation to estimate engine heat transfer. Another author [25] created a model for simulating the performance of spark-ignition engines fueled with gasoline and ethanol fuels and their mixtures. In this model the combustion chamber was divided into burned and unburned zones separated by a flame front. The pressure was assumed to be uniform throughout the cylinder charge. The instantaneous heat interaction between the burned and unburned zones and its walls was calculated by using the semiempirical expression for a four-stroke engine [26].

The one-dimensional engine simulation is widely used for design, development, calibration, and optimization because they make it possible for the entire engine to be modeled, they do not require high computing power, and the calculations are performed in a relatively short time [27, 28]. The one-dimensional (1D) engine model consists of sub-models of selected processes that can be investigated using more detailed modeling approaches (quasi-dimensional or three-dimensional models) to increase the accuracy of the overall engine simulation results.

The model of combustion as part of one-dimensional engine simulations provides the burning rate that represents the heat release rate in the combustion process for a given fuel blend, engine geometry, and set of operating conditions. The burning rate can be computed empirically and or derived from physical, detailed coupled turbulent flames, or chemical kinetic correlations of combustion

The one-dimensional model of SI engine is created by the AVL BOOST software

In **Figure 1**, PFIE symbolizes the engine, while C1 to C4 are the cylinders of the SI engine. The cylinders of the engine are the main element in this model, because they have many very important parameters to settle: the bore, stroke, internal geometry, connecting rod, length and compression ratio, piston pin offset, and the mean crankcase pressure. MP1 to MP18 symbolize the measuring points. The plenum is market with PL1 to PL4. System boundary are market with SB1 and SB2. The

and has been employed to examine the emissions and performance working on gasoline and methanol-gasoline blends. The preprocessing steps of AVL BOOST enables the user to build a one-dimensional engine test bench setup using the predefined elements provided in the software toolbox. The various elements are joined by the desired connectors to establish the complete engine model using pipelines. It is important to make a correct estimate of the boundary conditions as it directly affects the accuracy of the results. Having a proper combustion model will enhance the understanding of the physical phenomena, including the effects of valve phasing, type of fuel, compression ratio, exhaust gas recirculation, etc., and,

thus, enable comprehensive design and optimization of the engine.

models with varying degrees of complexity, scope, and ease of use [23].

There are many publications with different blends of alcohols and gasoline fuel. For example, Shenghua et al. [15] used a gasoline engine to examine different percentages of methanol blends (from 10 to 30%) in gasoline. From the results obtained, it has been established that power and engine torque decreased, whereas the brake thermal efficiency improved with the increase of methanol percentage in the fuel blend. Another study [16] has studied the influence of methanol-gasoline blends on the gasoline engine performance. The results obtained showed that the highest brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) was obtained from 5% methanolgasoline blend. In another study, Altun et al. [17] studied the influence of methanol and ethanol blending (5 and 10%) in gasoline fuel on engine performance and emissions. Blended fuels showed the best result in emissions. The emissions of HC are reduced by 13 and 15% for E10 and M10. The results obtained show a decrease in CO emissions by 10,6 and 9,8%, but CO2 emission increased for E10 and M10. The blended fuels with methanol and ethanol showed an increase in the brakespecific fuel consumption and a decrease in break thermal efficiency compared to gasoline. Some authors suggested that the oxygenated nature of alcohols can lead to more complete combustion and consequently to reduced engine-out CO emissions [18, 19]. Liang et al. [20] studied PM emission from gasoline direct-injected engine and port fuel-injected engine fueled by gasoline and methanol-gasoline blend M15. They found that the PM emission was lower for M15 than for gasoline.

#### **2. Research methodology**

The aim of the present chapter is to develop the one-dimensional model of fourstroke port fuel injection (PFI) gasoline engine and four-stroke direct injection (GDI) gasoline engine for predicting the effect of methanol-gasoline (M0–M50) addition to gasoline on the exhaust emissions and performance of gasoline engine. For this, simulation of gasoline SI engine (calibrated) as the basic operating condition and the laminar burning velocity correlations of methanol-gasoline blends for calculating the changed combustion duration were used. The engine power, specific fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions were compared and discussed [21, 22].

Computer simulation is becoming an important tool for time and cost efficiency in an engine's development. The simulation results are challenging to be obtained experimentally. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has allowed researchers to understand the flow behavior and quantify important flow parameters such as mass flow rates or pressure drops, under the condition that the CFD tools have been properly validated against experimental results.

CFD software products include KIVA, AVL FIRE, AVSYS, STAR-CD, VECTIS, FLUENT, PHOENICS, Flow Vision, and more. The above programs allow to model with great accuracy the modeling of gases, the movement of the dispersed fuel in the combustion chamber of the engine, the movement of the thin layer of fuel formed on the surface of solid walls, the temperature field, and other phenomena. The fluid-structure interaction analysis, successfully implemented in the Ansys program, integrates state-of-the-art computational tools related to fluid and gas mechanics and solid-state mechanics to allow a multidisciplinary research.

The software for thermodynamic and gas-dynamic calculations include AVL BOOST, Ricardo WAVE, GT-Power, and others. These software products are characterized by a well-developed user interface that includes one-dimensional and multidimensional models.

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### **2.1 Simulation setup**

Methanol has a higher octane number than pure gasoline fuel [13]. This enables higher compression ratios of engines and, as a result, increases its thermal

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For example, Shenghua et al. [15] used a gasoline engine to examine different percentages of methanol blends (from 10 to 30%) in gasoline. From the results obtained, it has been established that power and engine torque decreased, whereas the brake thermal efficiency improved with the increase of methanol percentage in the fuel blend. Another study [16] has studied the influence of methanol-gasoline blends on the gasoline engine performance. The results obtained showed that the highest brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) was obtained from 5% methanolgasoline blend. In another study, Altun et al. [17] studied the influence of methanol and ethanol blending (5 and 10%) in gasoline fuel on engine performance and emissions. Blended fuels showed the best result in emissions. The emissions of HC are reduced by 13 and 15% for E10 and M10. The results obtained show a decrease in CO emissions by 10,6 and 9,8%, but CO2 emission increased for E10 and M10. The blended fuels with methanol and ethanol showed an increase in the brakespecific fuel consumption and a decrease in break thermal efficiency compared to gasoline. Some authors suggested that the oxygenated nature of alcohols can lead to more complete combustion and consequently to reduced engine-out CO emissions [18, 19]. Liang et al. [20] studied PM emission from gasoline direct-injected engine and port fuel-injected engine fueled by gasoline and methanol-gasoline blend M15.

They found that the PM emission was lower for M15 than for gasoline.

The aim of the present chapter is to develop the one-dimensional model of four-

CFD software products include KIVA, AVL FIRE, AVSYS, STAR-CD, VECTIS, FLUENT, PHOENICS, Flow Vision, and more. The above programs allow to model with great accuracy the modeling of gases, the movement of the dispersed fuel in the combustion chamber of the engine, the movement of the thin layer of fuel formed on the surface of solid walls, the temperature field, and other phenomena. The fluid-structure interaction analysis, successfully implemented in the Ansys program, integrates state-of-the-art computational tools related to fluid and gas mechanics and solid-state mechanics to allow a multidisciplinary research.

The software for thermodynamic and gas-dynamic calculations include AVL BOOST, Ricardo WAVE, GT-Power, and others. These software products are characterized by a well-developed user interface that includes one-dimensional and

stroke port fuel injection (PFI) gasoline engine and four-stroke direct injection (GDI) gasoline engine for predicting the effect of methanol-gasoline (M0–M50) addition to gasoline on the exhaust emissions and performance of gasoline engine. For this, simulation of gasoline SI engine (calibrated) as the basic operating condition and the laminar burning velocity correlations of methanol-gasoline blends for calculating the changed combustion duration were used. The engine power, specific fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions were compared and discussed [21, 22]. Computer simulation is becoming an important tool for time and cost efficiency in an engine's development. The simulation results are challenging to be obtained experimentally. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has allowed researchers to understand the flow behavior and quantify important flow parameters such as mass flow rates or pressure drops, under the condition that the CFD tools have been

There are many publications with different blends of alcohols and gasoline fuel.

efficiency [14].

**2. Research methodology**

multidimensional models.

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properly validated against experimental results.

The simulation tools are the most used in recent years owing to its continuous increase in computational power. The use of engine simulations enables optimization of engine combustion, geometry, and operating characteristics toward improving specific fuel consumption and exhaust emissions and reducing engine development time and costs. Consequently, it can be expected that the use of engine simulations during engine construction will continue to increase. Engine modeling is a fruitful research area, and therefore many laboratories have their own engine thermodynamic models with varying degrees of complexity, scope, and ease of use [23].

Many researchers develop their own computer code describing different processes of engine operation. One of the studies [24] developed the computer code for simulating spark-ignited engine using alternative fuels, and results were validated with experimental data. The engine model is a quasi-dimensional two-zone model including ordinary differential equations for describing dynamical behavior during the intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes. The engine model uses the Woschni correlation to estimate engine heat transfer. Another author [25] created a model for simulating the performance of spark-ignition engines fueled with gasoline and ethanol fuels and their mixtures. In this model the combustion chamber was divided into burned and unburned zones separated by a flame front. The pressure was assumed to be uniform throughout the cylinder charge. The instantaneous heat interaction between the burned and unburned zones and its walls was calculated by using the semiempirical expression for a four-stroke engine [26].

The one-dimensional engine simulation is widely used for design, development, calibration, and optimization because they make it possible for the entire engine to be modeled, they do not require high computing power, and the calculations are performed in a relatively short time [27, 28]. The one-dimensional (1D) engine model consists of sub-models of selected processes that can be investigated using more detailed modeling approaches (quasi-dimensional or three-dimensional models) to increase the accuracy of the overall engine simulation results.

The model of combustion as part of one-dimensional engine simulations provides the burning rate that represents the heat release rate in the combustion process for a given fuel blend, engine geometry, and set of operating conditions. The burning rate can be computed empirically and or derived from physical, detailed coupled turbulent flames, or chemical kinetic correlations of combustion processes.

The one-dimensional model of SI engine is created by the AVL BOOST software and has been employed to examine the emissions and performance working on gasoline and methanol-gasoline blends. The preprocessing steps of AVL BOOST enables the user to build a one-dimensional engine test bench setup using the predefined elements provided in the software toolbox. The various elements are joined by the desired connectors to establish the complete engine model using pipelines. It is important to make a correct estimate of the boundary conditions as it directly affects the accuracy of the results. Having a proper combustion model will enhance the understanding of the physical phenomena, including the effects of valve phasing, type of fuel, compression ratio, exhaust gas recirculation, etc., and, thus, enable comprehensive design and optimization of the engine.

In **Figure 1**, PFIE symbolizes the engine, while C1 to C4 are the cylinders of the SI engine. The cylinders of the engine are the main element in this model, because they have many very important parameters to settle: the bore, stroke, internal geometry, connecting rod, length and compression ratio, piston pin offset, and the mean crankcase pressure. MP1 to MP18 symbolize the measuring points. The plenum is market with PL1 to PL4. System boundary are market with SB1 and SB2. The

**Engine parameters Value** Bore 86 (mm) Stroke 86 (mm) Compression ratio 10.5 Connection rod length 143.5 (mm) Number of cylinders 4 Piston pin offset 0 (mm) Displacement 2000 (cc) Intake valve open 20 BTDC (deg) Intake valve close 70 ABDC (deg) Exhaust valve open 50 BBDC (deg) Exhaust valve close 30 ATDC (deg) Piston surface area 5809 (mm2

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Cylinder surface area 7550 (mm<sup>2</sup>

Number of strokes 4

**Table 2.**

**Figure 2.**

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*Schematic of the gasoline GDI engine model.*

*PFI engine specification.*

)

)

**Figure 1.** *Schematic of the gasoline PFI engine model.*

cleaner is market with CL1. R1 to R10 stand for flow restrictions, CAT1 symbolize catalyst and fuel injectors—I1 to I4 are. The flow pipes are numbered 1 to 34.

The calibrated gasoline PFI engine model was described by Iliev [29], and its layout is shown in **Figure 1** with engine specification shown in **Table 2**.

The schematic of the calibrated GDI engine model is shown in **Figure 2** with engine specification shown in **Table 3**.

The comparison between the properties of gasoline and methanol is presented in **Table 1**. As shown in **Table 1**, compared with gasoline, methanol has a higher elemental oxygen content and a lower heating value, molecular weight, elemental carbon, hydrogen content and stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (AFR).

#### **2.2 Description of combustion model**

In this research, the Vibe (two-zone) model was chosen for simulation analysis of the combustion. The combustion chamber was divided into two regions: unburned gas region and burned gas regions [17]. For the burned charge and unburned charge, the first law of thermodynamics is applied:

$$\frac{dm\_b u\_b}{da} = -p\_c \frac{dV\_b}{da} + \frac{dQ\_F}{da} - \sum \frac{dQ\_{Wb}}{da} + h\_u \frac{dm\_b}{da} - h\_{BB,b} \frac{dm\_{BB,b}}{da} \tag{1}$$

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**Table 2.**

cleaner is market with CL1. R1 to R10 stand for flow restrictions, CAT1 symbolize catalyst and fuel injectors—I1 to I4 are. The flow pipes are numbered 1 to 34. The calibrated gasoline PFI engine model was described by Iliev [29], and its

The schematic of the calibrated GDI engine model is shown in **Figure 2** with

**Table 1**. As shown in **Table 1**, compared with gasoline, methanol has a higher elemental oxygen content and a lower heating value, molecular weight, elemental

of the combustion. The combustion chamber was divided into two regions: unburned gas region and burned gas regions [17]. For the burned charge and

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* �X*dQWb*

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* <sup>þ</sup> *hu*

*dmb*

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* � *hBB*,*<sup>b</sup>*

*dmBB*,*<sup>b</sup>*

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* (1)

The comparison between the properties of gasoline and methanol is presented in

In this research, the Vibe (two-zone) model was chosen for simulation analysis

layout is shown in **Figure 1** with engine specification shown in **Table 2**.

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carbon, hydrogen content and stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (AFR).

unburned charge, the first law of thermodynamics is applied:

*dVb <sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* <sup>þ</sup> *dQF*

engine specification shown in **Table 3**.

*Schematic of the gasoline PFI engine model.*

**Figure 1.**

**2.2 Description of combustion model**

*dmbub*

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*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* ¼ �*pc*

*PFI engine specification.*

**Figure 2.** *Schematic of the gasoline GDI engine model.*


**Table 3.** *GDI engine specification.*

$$\frac{dm\_u u\_u}{da} = -p\_c \frac{dV\_u}{da} - \sum \frac{dQ\_{Wu}}{da} - h\_u \frac{dm\_B}{da} - h\_{BB,u} \frac{dm\_{BB,u}}{da} \tag{2}$$

where *dmu* represents the change of the internal energy in the cylinder, *pc dV da* is the piston work, *dQF da* stands for the fuel heat input, *dQW da* is wall heat loses, and *hu dmb da* represents the enthalpy flow from the unburned to the burned zone due to the conversion of a fresh charge to combustion products. The heat flux between the two zones is neglected. *hBB dmBB da* represents the enthalpy due to blow by, *u* and *b* in the subscript are unburned and burned gas.

Moreover, the sum of the zone volumes must be equal to the cylinder volume, and the sum of the volume changes must be equal to the cylinder volume change:

$$\frac{dV\_b}{da} + \frac{dV\_u}{da} = \frac{dV}{da} \tag{3}$$

$$V\_b + V\_u = V \tag{4}$$

*xb* ¼ 1 � *exp* �*a*

further analysis and provide scope for future research.

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temperature of gas in the cylinder, and *Twi* is wall temperature.

The rate of NOx production was obtained using Eq. (7):

*rNO* <sup>¼</sup> *CPPMCKM*ð Þ 2, 0 *:* <sup>1</sup> � *<sup>α</sup>*<sup>2</sup> � � *<sup>r</sup>*<sup>1</sup>

*<sup>α</sup>* <sup>¼</sup> *CNO:act CNO:equ*

*AK*<sup>2</sup> <sup>¼</sup> *<sup>r</sup>*<sup>1</sup>

*AK*<sup>4</sup> <sup>¼</sup> *<sup>r</sup>*<sup>4</sup>

kinetic multiplier, *C* stands for molar concentration in equilibrium, and *ri*

represents reactions rates of the Zeldovich mechanism.

**Stoichiometry Rate** *ki* <sup>¼</sup> *<sup>k</sup>***0,***iTae* �*TА<sup>i</sup> <sup>T</sup>*

*Reactions according to the Zeldovich mechanism.*

**2.3 A description of exhaust emission model**

mechanism is given in **Table 4**.

**Table 4.**

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*2.2.2 Mass fraction burned*

*θ* � *θ<sup>o</sup> Δθ*

where *xb* is mass fraction burned, *θ<sup>o</sup>* is start of combustion, *Δθ* is burn duration, *a* is efficiency factor, and *b* is shape factor (*a* and *b* are constant factors depending on the fuel). For this research, a complete combustion is assumed. The value of "*a*" is chosen to be 6.9 and the value of "*b*" to be 3 [33, 34]. The shape factor affects ignition delay and initial flame development. However, the values are subject to

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The heat transfer to the walls of the combustion chamber is calculated from

where *Qwi* is wall heat flow, *Ai* is surface area, h is heat transfer coefficient, *Tc* is

The Woschni model is selected to determine the heat transfer coefficient [35].

In AVL BOOST the model of formation on NOx is based on Pattas and Hafner [30], which incorporates the Zeldovich mechanism [36]. The reaction of Zeldovich

1 þ *αAK*<sup>2</sup>

� 1 *CKM*

*r*<sup>2</sup> þ *r*<sup>3</sup>

*r*<sup>5</sup> þ *r*<sup>6</sup>

� � **K0 (cm3**

In the above equation, *CPPM* represents post-processing multiplier, *CKM* denotes

R1 N2 + O = NO + N r1 = k1cN2co 4.93E13 0.0472 38,048,01 R2 O2 + N = NO + O r2 = k2cO2cN 1.48E08 1.5 2859,01 R3 N + OH = NO + H r3 = k3cOHcN 4.22E13 0.0 0,0 R4 N2O + O = NO + NO r4 = k4cN2OcO 4.58E13 0.0 12,130,6 R5 O2 + N2 = N2O+O r5 = k5cO2cN2 2.25E10 0.825 50,569,7 R6 OH + N2 = N2O+H r6 = k6cOHcN2 9.14E07 1.148 36,190,66

þ

*r*4 1 þ *AK*<sup>4</sup> � �*:* (7)

**/mol s) a [**�**] TA [K]**

(8)

(9)

(10)

� �*m*þ<sup>1</sup> " # (5)

*Qwi* ¼ *hAi*ð Þ *Tc* � *Twi* (6)

The amount of burned mixture at each time setup is obtained from the Vibe function. For all other terms, for instance, wall heat losses, etc., models similar to the single zone models with an appropriate distribution on the two zones are used [30].

#### *2.2.1 Mass fraction burned*

The Wiebe function is widely used in internal combustion engine applications to describe the fraction of mass burned in the combustion chamber during the combustion process [31, 32].

To represent the mass fraction burned, the Wiebe function is chosen. The Wiebe function for mass fraction burned is shown by the equation below:

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$$\mathbf{x}\_b = \mathbf{1} - \exp\left[ -a \left( \frac{\theta - \theta\_o}{\Delta \theta} \right)^{m+1} \right] \tag{5}$$

where *xb* is mass fraction burned, *θ<sup>o</sup>* is start of combustion, *Δθ* is burn duration, *a* is efficiency factor, and *b* is shape factor (*a* and *b* are constant factors depending on the fuel). For this research, a complete combustion is assumed. The value of "*a*" is chosen to be 6.9 and the value of "*b*" to be 3 [33, 34]. The shape factor affects ignition delay and initial flame development. However, the values are subject to further analysis and provide scope for future research.

#### *2.2.2 Mass fraction burned*

The heat transfer to the walls of the combustion chamber is calculated from

$$Q\_{wi} = hA\_i(T\_c - T\_{wi}) \tag{6}$$

where *Qwi* is wall heat flow, *Ai* is surface area, h is heat transfer coefficient, *Tc* is temperature of gas in the cylinder, and *Twi* is wall temperature.

The Woschni model is selected to determine the heat transfer coefficient [35].

#### **2.3 A description of exhaust emission model**

In AVL BOOST the model of formation on NOx is based on Pattas and Hafner [30], which incorporates the Zeldovich mechanism [36]. The reaction of Zeldovich mechanism is given in **Table 4**.

The rate of NOx production was obtained using Eq. (7):

$$r\_{\rm NO} = \mathcal{C}\_{\rm PPM} \mathcal{C}\_{\rm KM}(2,0). \left(1 - a^2\right) \left(\frac{r\_1}{1 + aAK\_2} + \frac{r\_4}{1 + AK\_4}\right). \tag{7}$$

$$a = \frac{\text{C}\_{NO\text{.act}}}{\text{C}\_{NO\text{.eq}}} \cdot \frac{\mathbf{1}}{\text{C}\_{KM}} \tag{8}$$

$$AK\_2 = \frac{r\_1}{r\_2 + r\_3} \tag{9}$$

$$AK\_4 = \frac{r\_4}{r\_5 + r\_6} \tag{10}$$

In the above equation, *CPPM* represents post-processing multiplier, *CKM* denotes kinetic multiplier, *C* stands for molar concentration in equilibrium, and *ri* represents reactions rates of the Zeldovich mechanism.


**Table 4.** *Reactions according to the Zeldovich mechanism.*

*dmuuu*

the piston work, *dQF*

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**Table 3.**

zones is neglected. *hBB*

used [30].

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*2.2.1 Mass fraction burned*

bustion process [31, 32].

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* ¼ �*pc*

*dmBB*

subscript are unburned and burned gas.

*dVu*

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* �X*dQWu*

*da* stands for the fuel heat input, *dQW*

*dVb dα* þ

where *dmu* represents the change of the internal energy in the cylinder, *pc*

Cylinder surface area 7700 (mm<sup>2</sup>

Number of strokes 4

**Engine parameters Value** Bore 80 (mm) Stroke 78 (mm) Compression ratio 11.9 Connection rod length 130 (mm) Number of cylinders 4 Piston pin offset 0 (mm) Displacement 1600 (cc) Intake valve open 19 BTDC (deg) Intake valve close 52 ABDC (deg) Exhaust valve open 47 BBDC (deg) Exhaust valve close 15 ATDC (deg) Piston surface area 6600 (mm2

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represents the enthalpy flow from the unburned to the burned zone due to the conversion of a fresh charge to combustion products. The heat flux between the two

Moreover, the sum of the zone volumes must be equal to the cylinder volume, and the sum of the volume changes must be equal to the cylinder volume change:

> *dVu <sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* <sup>¼</sup> *dV*

The amount of burned mixture at each time setup is obtained from the Vibe function. For all other terms, for instance, wall heat losses, etc., models similar to the single zone models with an appropriate distribution on the two zones are

The Wiebe function is widely used in internal combustion engine applications to describe the fraction of mass burned in the combustion chamber during the com-

To represent the mass fraction burned, the Wiebe function is chosen. The Wiebe

function for mass fraction burned is shown by the equation below:

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* � *hu*

*dmB*

*da* represents the enthalpy due to blow by, *u* and *b* in the

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* � *hBB*,*<sup>u</sup>*

*dmBB*,*<sup>u</sup>*

*da* is wall heat loses, and *hu dmb*

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* (3)

*Vb* þ *Vu* ¼ *V* (4)

*<sup>d</sup><sup>α</sup>* (2)

*dV da* is

)

)

*da*

The model of NOx formation is based on Onorati et al. [37]:

$$r\_{\rm CO} = C\_{\rm Cont}(r\_1 + r\_2).(1 - a) \tag{11}$$

$$a = \frac{\mathcal{C}\_{CO\,\,act}}{\mathcal{C}\_{CO\,\,equ}} \tag{12}$$

the burned gases goes to zero, so the absorbed fuel vapor will desorb from the liquid oil into the burned gases. Fuel solubility is a positive function of the molecular weight, so the oil layer contributed to HC emissions depending on the different

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The assumptions made in the development of the HC absorption/desorption are

1.Fuel is constituted by a single hydrocarbon species, completely vaporized in

4.Oil is represented by squalane (C30H62), whose characteristics resemble those

The radial distribution of the fuel mass fraction in the oil film can be determined

*wF*

In Eq. (14), *wF* represents fuel's mass fraction in the oil film, *t* is the time, *r* stands for radial position in the oil film (distance from the wall), and *D* is relative

The present research focused on the performance and emission characteristics of the methanol-gasoline blends. Various concentrations of the blends 0% methanol (M0), 5% methanol (M5), 10% methanol (M10), 20% methanol (M20), 30% methanol (M30), 50% methanol (M50), and 85% methanol (M85) by volume were

**Figures 3** and **4** show the results of the brake power and torque for methanol-

The variation of brake power versus engine speed was obtained at full load conditions for various concentrations of M5, M10, M20, M30, M50, and net gasoline M0. When the methanol content in the blended fuel was increased (M10, M20 and M30), the brake power slightly increased for all engine speeds. The brake power at net gasoline was higher in comparison of M50 for all engine speeds. The methanol's heat of evaporation is higher than that of gasoline fuel, providing airfuel charge cooling and increasing the density of the charge. The methanol's blended fuel causes the equivalence ratio of blend approaches to stoichiometric condition which can lead to a better combustion. However, methanol's heating value is lower

*<sup>∂</sup>r*<sup>2</sup> <sup>¼</sup> <sup>0</sup> (14)

5.Diffusion of the fuel in the oil film is the limiting factor, for the diffusion constant in the liquid phase is 104 times smaller than the corresponding value

solubilities of individual hydrocarbons in the lubricating oil.

2.The oil film temperature is at the same as the cylinder wall.

*∂wF <sup>∂</sup><sup>t</sup>* � *<sup>D</sup> <sup>∂</sup>*<sup>2</sup>

**3. Result and discussion for gasoline PFI engine**

3.Traverse flow across the oil film is negligible.

the following:

the fresh mixture.

in the gas phase.

by solving the diffusion Eq. (14):

(fuel-oil) diffusion coefficient.

**3.1 Engine performance characteristics**

gasoline blended fuels at various engine speeds.

analyzed.

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of the SAE5W20 lubricant.

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In Eq. (11), *C* represents molar concentration in equilibrium and *ri* represents reaction rates based on the model.

The unburned HC have different sources. A complete description of HC formation still cannot be given, and the achievement of a reliable model within a thermodynamic approach is definitely prevented by the fundamental assumptions and the requirement of reduced computational times. Still, a phenomenological model which accounts for the main formation mechanisms and is able to capture the HC trends as function of the engine operating parameter may be proposed. The following important sources of unburned HC can be identified in SI engines [38]:


The first two mechanisms and in particular the crevice formation are considered to be the most important and need to be accounted for in a thermodynamic model. Partial burn and quench layer effect cannot be physically described in a quasidimensional approach, but may be included by adopting tunable semiempirical correlations.

The formation of unburned HC in the crevices is described by assuming that the pressure in the cylinder and in the crevices is the same and that the temperature of the mass in the crevice volumes is equal to the piston temperature.

The mass in the crevices at any time is described by Eq. (13):

$$m\_{crevive} = \frac{pV\_{crevive}M}{RT\_{piston}}\tag{13}$$

In Eq. (13), *mcrevice* represents the mass of unburned charge in the crevice, *p* denotes cylinder pressure, *Vcrevice* stands for total crevice volume, *M* represents unburned molecular weight, *Tpiston* is the temperature of the piston, and *R* denotes gas constant.

The second important source of HC is the presence of lubricating oil in the fuel or on the walls of the combustion chamber. During the compression stroke, the fuel vapor pressure increases, so, by Henry's law, absorption occurs even if the oil was saturated during the intake. During combustion the concentration of fuel vapor in

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the burned gases goes to zero, so the absorbed fuel vapor will desorb from the liquid oil into the burned gases. Fuel solubility is a positive function of the molecular weight, so the oil layer contributed to HC emissions depending on the different solubilities of individual hydrocarbons in the lubricating oil.

The assumptions made in the development of the HC absorption/desorption are the following:


The radial distribution of the fuel mass fraction in the oil film can be determined by solving the diffusion Eq. (14):

$$\frac{\partial \boldsymbol{w}\_{F}}{\partial t} - D \frac{\partial^{2} \boldsymbol{w}\_{F}}{\partial r^{2}} = \mathbf{0} \tag{14}$$

In Eq. (14), *wF* represents fuel's mass fraction in the oil film, *t* is the time, *r* stands for radial position in the oil film (distance from the wall), and *D* is relative (fuel-oil) diffusion coefficient.

#### **3. Result and discussion for gasoline PFI engine**

The present research focused on the performance and emission characteristics of the methanol-gasoline blends. Various concentrations of the blends 0% methanol (M0), 5% methanol (M5), 10% methanol (M10), 20% methanol (M20), 30% methanol (M30), 50% methanol (M50), and 85% methanol (M85) by volume were analyzed.

#### **3.1 Engine performance characteristics**

**Figures 3** and **4** show the results of the brake power and torque for methanolgasoline blended fuels at various engine speeds.

The variation of brake power versus engine speed was obtained at full load conditions for various concentrations of M5, M10, M20, M30, M50, and net gasoline M0. When the methanol content in the blended fuel was increased (M10, M20 and M30), the brake power slightly increased for all engine speeds. The brake power at net gasoline was higher in comparison of M50 for all engine speeds. The methanol's heat of evaporation is higher than that of gasoline fuel, providing airfuel charge cooling and increasing the density of the charge. The methanol's blended fuel causes the equivalence ratio of blend approaches to stoichiometric condition which can lead to a better combustion. However, methanol's heating value is lower

The model of NOx formation is based on Onorati et al. [37]:

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reaction rates based on the model.

combustion cannot take place anymore.

extinguishes prior to reaching the walls.

flame quenches at the entrance.

quality is poor.

engines.

correlations.

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*<sup>α</sup>* <sup>¼</sup> *CCO:act CCO:equ*

In Eq. (11), *C* represents molar concentration in equilibrium and *ri* represents

The unburned HC have different sources. A complete description of HC formation still cannot be given, and the achievement of a reliable model within a thermodynamic approach is definitely prevented by the fundamental assumptions and the requirement of reduced computational times. Still, a phenomenological model which accounts for the main formation mechanisms and is able to capture the HC trends as function of the engine operating parameter may be proposed. The follow-

1.During the intake and compression stroke, fuel vapor is absorbed into the oil layer and deposits on the cylinder walls. The following desorption occurs when the cylinder pressure decreases during the expansion stroke, and complete

2.A fraction of the charge enters the crevice volumes and is not burned since the

3.Occasional complete misfire or partial burning takes place when combustion

4.Quench layers on the combustion chamber wall which are left as the flame

5.The flow of fuel vapor into the exhaust system during valve overlap in gasoline

The first two mechanisms and in particular the crevice formation are considered to be the most important and need to be accounted for in a thermodynamic model. Partial burn and quench layer effect cannot be physically described in a quasidimensional approach, but may be included by adopting tunable semiempirical

The formation of unburned HC in the crevices is described by assuming that the pressure in the cylinder and in the crevices is the same and that the temperature of

*mcrevice* <sup>¼</sup> *pVcreviceM*

cylinder pressure, *Vcrevice* stands for total crevice volume, *M* represents unburned molecular weight, *Tpiston* is the temperature of the piston, and *R* denotes gas constant. The second important source of HC is the presence of lubricating oil in the fuel or on the walls of the combustion chamber. During the compression stroke, the fuel vapor pressure increases, so, by Henry's law, absorption occurs even if the oil was saturated during the intake. During combustion the concentration of fuel vapor in

*RTpiston*

In Eq. (13), *mcrevice* represents the mass of unburned charge in the crevice, *p* denotes

the mass in the crevice volumes is equal to the piston temperature. The mass in the crevices at any time is described by Eq. (13):

ing important sources of unburned HC can be identified in SI engines [38]:

*rCO* ¼ *CConst*ð Þ *r*<sup>1</sup> þ *r*<sup>2</sup> *:*ð Þ 1 � *α* (11)

(12)

(13)

**Figure 3.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake power.*

**Figure 4.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on engine torque.*

than that of gasoline, and it can neutralize the previous positive effects. Consequently, a lower power output is obtained at M50.

**Figure 4** shows the engine torque for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline. Increasing the methanol content (M10 and M20) increased slightly the torque of the engine. The brake torque of gasoline was higher than those of M30 and M50.

Furthermore, there is a small difference between the BSFC for net gasoline and

the mixtures with methanol (M5 to M30). As engine speed increased reaching

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on CO emissions versus engine speeds can be seen in **Figure 6**. When methanol percentage increases, the CO emissions decrease. The reason for this could be explained with the enrichment of oxygen owing to the methanol, in which an increase in the proportion of oxygen will promote the further oxidation of CO during the engine exhaust process. Another significant reason for this reduction is that methanol (CH3OH) has less

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on HC emissions is shown in **Figure 7**. When methanol percentage increases, the HC concentration decreases. The HC emissions decrease with the increase of the relative air-fuel ratio.

2000 rpm, the BSFC decreased reaching its minimum value.

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*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on CO emissions.*

**3.2 Emission characteristics**

**Figure 6.**

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**Figure 5.**

carbon than gasoline (C8H18).

Because of the existence of oxygen in the methanol chemical component, and the increase of methanol, lean mixtures are produced that decrease the equivalent air-fuel ratio to a lower value, and due to the presence of oxygen in the combustion chamber, the burning is more efficient.

**Figure 5** shows the BSFC for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline versus engine speeds. As shown in this figure, the BSFC increased as the methanol percentage increased. The reason has been known—the heating value and stoichiometric air-fuel ratio are the smallest for this fuel, which means that more fuel is needed for specific air-fuel equivalence ratio. The highest specific fuel consumption is obtained at M50 blended fuel.

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**Figure 5.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake-specific fuel consumption.*

#### **Figure 6.**

than that of gasoline, and it can neutralize the previous positive effects.

**Figure 4** shows the engine torque for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline. Increasing the methanol content (M10 and M20) increased slightly the torque of the engine. The brake torque of gasoline was higher than those

Because of the existence of oxygen in the methanol chemical component, and the increase of methanol, lean mixtures are produced that decrease the equivalent air-fuel ratio to a lower value, and due to the presence of oxygen in the combustion

**Figure 5** shows the BSFC for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline versus engine speeds. As shown in this figure, the BSFC increased as the methanol percentage increased. The reason has been known—the heating value and stoichiometric air-fuel ratio are the smallest for this fuel, which means that more fuel is needed for specific air-fuel equivalence ratio. The highest specific fuel

Consequently, a lower power output is obtained at M50.

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on engine torque.*

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake power.*

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chamber, the burning is more efficient.

consumption is obtained at M50 blended fuel.

of M30 and M50.

**Figure 4.**

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**Figure 3.**

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on CO emissions.*

Furthermore, there is a small difference between the BSFC for net gasoline and the mixtures with methanol (M5 to M30). As engine speed increased reaching 2000 rpm, the BSFC decreased reaching its minimum value.

#### **3.2 Emission characteristics**

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on CO emissions versus engine speeds can be seen in **Figure 6**. When methanol percentage increases, the CO emissions decrease. The reason for this could be explained with the enrichment of oxygen owing to the methanol, in which an increase in the proportion of oxygen will promote the further oxidation of CO during the engine exhaust process. Another significant reason for this reduction is that methanol (CH3OH) has less carbon than gasoline (C8H18).

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on HC emissions is shown in **Figure 7**. When methanol percentage increases, the HC concentration decreases. The HC emissions decrease with the increase of the relative air-fuel ratio.

**Figure 7.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on HC emissions.*

**Figure 8.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on NOx emissions.*

The influence of the methanol-gasoline blends on NOx emissions can be seen in **Figure 8**. The methanol-gasoline blends lead to an increase in NOx emissions as compared to the net gasoline. When combustion process is closer to stoichiometric, flame temperature increases, and the NOx emissions increase as well.

The variation of brake power versus engine speed was obtained at full load conditions for various concentrations of M5, M10, M20, M30, M50, and net gasoline M0. When the methanol content in the blended fuel was increased (M5 and M10), there was not a significant increase in engine brake power. The engine brake power was higher in operation with gasoline in comparison to M50 for all engine speeds. The methanol's heat of evaporation is higher than that of gasoline fuel, providing air-fuel charge cooling and increasing the density of the charge. The methanol blended fuel causes the equivalence ratio of blend approaches to stoichiometric condition which can lead to a better combustion. However, methanol's heating value is lower than that of gasoline, and it can neutralize the previous positive effects. Consequently, a lower power output is obtained at M50.

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**Figure 10** shows the engine torque for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline. Increasing methanol content (M5 and M10) increased slightly the torque of the engine. The brake torque of gasoline was higher than those of

Because of the existence of oxygen in the methanol chemical component, and the increase of methanol, lean mixtures are produced that decrease the equivalent air-fuel ratio to a lower value, and due to the presence of oxygen in the combustion

**Figure 11** shows BSFC for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline versus engine speeds. As shown in this figure, the BSFC increased as the

M20, M30, and M50.

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**Figure 10.**

**Figure 9.**

chamber, the burning is more efficient.

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*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake power.*

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### **4. Result and discussion for gasoline GDI engine**

Different concentrations of the blends (0% methanol (M0), 5% methanol (M5), 10% methanol (M10), 20% methanol (M20), 30% methanol (M30), and 50% methanol (M50) by volume) were analyzed using AVL BOOST at full load conditions for GDI engine.

#### **4.1 Engine performance characteristics**

The results of the brake power and specific fuel consumption for methanolgasoline blended fuels at different engine speeds are shown in **Figures 9** and **10**. *Investigation of the Gasoline Engine Performance and Emissions Working on Methanol-Gasoline… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.92858*

**Figure 9.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake power.*

**Figure 10.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on engine torque.*

The variation of brake power versus engine speed was obtained at full load conditions for various concentrations of M5, M10, M20, M30, M50, and net gasoline M0. When the methanol content in the blended fuel was increased (M5 and M10), there was not a significant increase in engine brake power. The engine brake power was higher in operation with gasoline in comparison to M50 for all engine speeds. The methanol's heat of evaporation is higher than that of gasoline fuel, providing air-fuel charge cooling and increasing the density of the charge. The methanol blended fuel causes the equivalence ratio of blend approaches to stoichiometric condition which can lead to a better combustion. However, methanol's heating value is lower than that of gasoline, and it can neutralize the previous positive effects. Consequently, a lower power output is obtained at M50.

**Figure 10** shows the engine torque for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline. Increasing methanol content (M5 and M10) increased slightly the torque of the engine. The brake torque of gasoline was higher than those of M20, M30, and M50.

Because of the existence of oxygen in the methanol chemical component, and the increase of methanol, lean mixtures are produced that decrease the equivalent air-fuel ratio to a lower value, and due to the presence of oxygen in the combustion chamber, the burning is more efficient.

**Figure 11** shows BSFC for various percentages of methanol in its blends with gasoline versus engine speeds. As shown in this figure, the BSFC increased as the

The influence of the methanol-gasoline blends on NOx emissions can be seen in **Figure 8**. The methanol-gasoline blends lead to an increase in NOx emissions as compared to the net gasoline. When combustion process is closer to stoichiometric,

Different concentrations of the blends (0% methanol (M0), 5% methanol (M5),

10% methanol (M10), 20% methanol (M20), 30% methanol (M30), and 50% methanol (M50) by volume) were analyzed using AVL BOOST at full load condi-

The results of the brake power and specific fuel consumption for methanolgasoline blended fuels at different engine speeds are shown in **Figures 9** and **10**.

flame temperature increases, and the NOx emissions increase as well.

**4. Result and discussion for gasoline GDI engine**

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on NOx emissions.*

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on HC emissions.*

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tions for GDI engine.

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**Figure 7.**

**Figure 8.**

**4.1 Engine performance characteristics**

**Figure 11.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake-specific fuel consumption.*

methanol percentage increased. This can be described with heating value and stoichiometric air-fuel ratio are the smallest for these two fuels, which means that for specific air-fuel equivalence ratio more fuel is needed. The highest specific fuel consumption is obtained at M50 blended fuel.

Furthermore, there is a small difference between the BSFC for net gasoline and the mixtures with methanol (M5 to M20). As engine speed increased reaching 3000 rpm, the BSFC decreased, reaching its minimum value.

#### **4.2 Emission characteristics**

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on CO emissions versus engine speeds can be seen in **Figure 12**. When methanol percentage increases, the CO emissions decrease. The reason for this could be explained with the enrichment of oxygen owing to the methanol, in which an increase in the proportion of oxygen will promote the further oxidation of CO during the engine exhaust process. Another significant reason for this reduction is that methanol (CH3OH) has less carbon than gasoline (C8H18). Typical of direct injection engines is that they work with lean mixtures. Ensuring sufficient oxygen in the piston bowl for good flame

propagation leads to higher combustion efficiency, reduced CO emissions, and

The HC emissions decrease with the increase of the relative air-fuel ratio.

temperature zone were the influencing factors for NOx emission formation.

acteristics. The summarized results from this study are the following.

The influence of the methanol-gasoline blends on HC emissions is visible in **Figure 13**. When methanol percentage increases, the HC concentration decreases.

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The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on NOx emissions can be seen in **Figure 14**. When methanol percentage increases, the NOx concentration increases. Other authors [39] have obtained similar results. When combustion process is closer to stoichiometric, flame temperature increases, and the NOx emissions increase as well. The higher combustion temperature and local oxygen concentration in the peak

The purpose of the present chapter is to demonstrate the influences of methanol addition to gasoline on a four-cylinder, four-stroke, multipoint injection system SI engine and a direct injection system SI on engine performance and emission char-

optimal burn duration.

**Figure 14.**

**Figure 13.**

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on HC emissions.*

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*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on NOx emissions.*

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**Figure 12.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on CO emissions.*

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**Figure 13.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on HC emissions.*

**Figure 14.** *Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on NOx emissions.*

propagation leads to higher combustion efficiency, reduced CO emissions, and optimal burn duration.

The influence of the methanol-gasoline blends on HC emissions is visible in **Figure 13**. When methanol percentage increases, the HC concentration decreases. The HC emissions decrease with the increase of the relative air-fuel ratio.

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on NOx emissions can be seen in **Figure 14**. When methanol percentage increases, the NOx concentration increases. Other authors [39] have obtained similar results. When combustion process is closer to stoichiometric, flame temperature increases, and the NOx emissions increase as well. The higher combustion temperature and local oxygen concentration in the peak temperature zone were the influencing factors for NOx emission formation.

### **5. Conclusions**

The purpose of the present chapter is to demonstrate the influences of methanol addition to gasoline on a four-cylinder, four-stroke, multipoint injection system SI engine and a direct injection system SI on engine performance and emission characteristics. The summarized results from this study are the following.

methanol percentage increased. This can be described with heating value and stoichiometric air-fuel ratio are the smallest for these two fuels, which means that for specific air-fuel equivalence ratio more fuel is needed. The highest specific fuel

Furthermore, there is a small difference between the BSFC for net gasoline and

the mixtures with methanol (M5 to M20). As engine speed increased reaching

The effect of the methanol-gasoline blends on CO emissions versus engine speeds can be seen in **Figure 12**. When methanol percentage increases, the CO emissions decrease. The reason for this could be explained with the enrichment of oxygen owing to the methanol, in which an increase in the proportion of oxygen will promote the further oxidation of CO during the engine exhaust process. Another significant reason for this reduction is that methanol (CH3OH) has less carbon than gasoline (C8H18). Typical of direct injection engines is that they work with lean mixtures. Ensuring sufficient oxygen in the piston bowl for good flame

3000 rpm, the BSFC decreased, reaching its minimum value.

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on brake-specific fuel consumption.*

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consumption is obtained at M50 blended fuel.

*Influence of methanol-gasoline blended fuels on CO emissions.*

**4.2 Emission characteristics**

**Figure 11.**

**Figure 12.**

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With the increase of the percentage of methanol in the blended fuel, the engine brake power decreased for various engine speeds for PFI engine and GDI engine.

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## **Acknowledgements**

The present chapter has been written with the Project No 2020-RU-03's financial assistance.

We are also eternally grateful to AVL-AST, Graz, Austria, for granting the use of AVL BOOST under the university partnership program.

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