Feasibility of Using Diesel Fuel in Gasoline-Powered Engines

Abstract

The Marine Expeditionary Force requires two types of fuel: (a) gasoline for gasoline- powered engines, and (b) diesel, JP-5 or JP-8, for diesel-powered engines. Transporting two different types of fuel presents a logistical challenge. If diesel fuel, commonly used in the fleet, can be readily modified to have the same properties as gasoline for use in the few remaining gasoline-powered items, the logistics problem of carrying both gasoline and diesel can be avoided. In addition, the hazards associated with transporting and storing the more volatile gasoline can be prevented. This paper outlines the basic refining process necessary to obtain the different types of fuel such as gasoline, naphtha, kerosene, and diesel. Also, the difference between the spark-ignition (Otto) cycle and compression-ignition (diesel) cycle and the fuel requirements of each cycle are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1996
Accession Number
AD1091599

Entities

People

  • A. T. Quiray

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Antiknock
  • Burning Rate
  • Calorific Value
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Compression Ignition
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Flash Point
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Ignition Systems
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design