Development of a liquid injection propane system for spark-ignited engines via fuel temperature control

Author

Brian Charles Applegate

Abstract

"This work describes the development of a thermally controlled liquid propane injection system...A liquid fuel system, as described in this work, offers power gains over vaporized fuel introduction due to the ability to use the heat of vaporization from the vaporizing fuel to cool the intake charge and improve the volumetric efficiency of the engine. This system uses temperature to control the state of the fuel in the fuel system"--Introduction, page 1.

Advisor(s)

Drallmeier, J. A.

Committee Member(s)

Flanigan, V. J.
Ramsay, Christopher W.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation USA

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2007

Pagination

xi, 156 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-107).

Rights

© 2007 Brian Charles Applegate, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Automobiles -- Motors -- Fuel injection systemsPropane as fuelSpark ignition engines -- Fuel systems

Thesis Number

T 9245

Print OCLC #

233647834

Electronic OCLC #

182576068

Recommended Citation

Applegate, Brian Charles, "Development of a liquid injection propane system for spark-ignited engines via fuel temperature control" (2007). Masters Theses. 4555.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4555