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A Comprehensive Analysis of Hydrogen-Gasoline Blends in SI Engine Performance and Emissions

Version 1 : Received: 28 February 2024 / Approved: 29 February 2024 / Online: 29 February 2024 (08:18:36 CET)

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Jurić, Z.; Vidović, T.; Šimunović, J.; Radica, G. A Comprehensive Analysis of Hydrogen–Gasoline Blends in SI Engine Performance and Emissions. Energies 2024, 17, 1557. Jurić, Z.; Vidović, T.; Šimunović, J.; Radica, G. A Comprehensive Analysis of Hydrogen–Gasoline Blends in SI Engine Performance and Emissions. Energies 2024, 17, 1557.

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of adding hydrogen as an additive to gasoline in a four-stroke engine, utilizing a comprehensive thermodynamic comparative analysis conducted with self-developed engine model. The research aims to assess the performance, emissions, and efficiency of the engine when using gasoline-hydrogen blends, and to provide insights into the potential benefits of this approach. First the engine performance and emissions under different hydrogen blending levels were examined. A range of different air-to-fuel ratios (rich to lean) and varying percentages of hydrogen were considered. This systematic variation allowed for a detailed evaluation of the influence of hydrogen content on combustion efficiency, power out-put, and emissions characteristics. The analysis results included key parameters such as indicated specific fuel consumption and mean effective pressure. Additionally, the study focused on range prediction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, which are a critical environmental concern asso-ciated with internal combustion engines. The analysis of pressure and temperature profiles throughout the engine cycle shed light on the combustion characteristics and efficiency im-provements associated with hydrogen addition. In terms of emissions, the study projected that all emissions were reduced except NOx, which is highly dependent on hydrogen percentage, and it might be reduced in some cases, but with higher temperatures and pressures associated with hydrogen addition in most cases there is actually NOx increase, especially at higher engine loads.

Keywords

Gasoline-hydrogen blends; Emission reduction; Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions; Combustion engine modeling

Subject

Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology

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