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Area of Science:

  • * Combustion Engineering
  • * Environmental Science
  • * Automotive Engineering

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  • * Growing concerns over energy shortages and air pollution necessitate cleaner fuel alternatives.
  • * Motorcycle engines are significant contributors to urban air pollution.
  • * Ethanol-gasoline blends offer a potential solution for reducing harmful emissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To investigate the impact of ethanol-gasoline blends on motorcycle engine performance and emissions.
  • * To determine optimal operating parameters for reduced pollutant output and maintained engine efficiency.
  • * To assess the feasibility of using low ethanol blends in unmodified carburetor engines.

Main Methods:

  • * Utilized a 125 cc four-stroke motorcycle engine with a standard carburetor.
  • * Employed a three-variable Box-Behnken Design (BBD) for experimental planning.
  • * Analyzed engine performance and emissions (CO, NOx) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

Main Results:

  • * Optimal ethanol-gasoline blend identified between 3.92-4.12 vol% for comparable fuel efficiency.
  • * Significant reductions in emissions: Carbon Monoxide (CO) by 29% and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) by 12%.
  • * Engine performance remained comparable to pure gasoline operation.

Conclusions:

  • * Low ethanol-gasoline blended fuels can be effectively used in unmodified motorcycle carburetor engines.
  • * This approach offers a viable strategy for reducing harmful exhaust pollutants.
  • * Optimized blends contribute to cleaner air quality without sacrificing engine power.