Potential of Diesel Engines, Fuels and Lubrication Technology

PDFTech ReportDOT-TSC-NHTSA-79-42DOT-TSC-1424AdditivesDiesel enginesDiesel fuelsFuel additivesFuel consumptionAutomobilesChemical propertiesPhysical propertiesTechnologyUnited StatesUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationCornetti, GiorgioJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)United States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Alternative FuelsNTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTNTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Environment ImpactsNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATIONVolpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference CenterThe chemical and physical properties of diesel fuel are reviewed along with their relationships to the fuel economy and emissions of diesel powered automobiles and light trucks. The fuels considered include both conventional and alternative diesel fuels. Additives are surveyed and their impacts on combustion and overall engine performance are discussed. The fuel economy potential of future lubricants is investigated, particularly (1) upgraded mineral oils, (2) synthetic oils, and (3) colloidal suspension in mineral oils