Thermal characteristics of gasoline engine powered by petrol and LPG under variable speed, compression ratio

This study involves the evaluation of the thermal characteristics of gasoline engines fuelled with LPG instead of gasoline fuel using the simulation software Diesel-RK. The feasibility of using LPG is investigated via parameters (combustion, performance, and emissions) at different engine speeds and compression ratios. A two-zone combustion model is used. The results revealed that the maximum pressure obtained was 82 bar for gasoline compared to 78 bar for LPG at 5000 rpm. There is a noticeable reduction in BSFC with the use of LPG relative to gasoline for all ranges of compression ratio and engine speed used. The NOx emissions were significantly reduced by 8.60% using LPG rather than gasoline. Studies conducted by different researchers validate the obtained results. © 2024 Engineers Australia.