TITLE: Alternative fuels R and D needs: Program directions.

AUTHOR: R. L. Graves.

INST.  AUTHOR: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN.

SPONSOR: Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

LANGUAGE: English

PUB.  TYPE: Technical Report

PUB.  COUNTRY: United States

SOURCE: Department of Energy [DE],  1989,  11p.

NTIS ORDER NO.: DE90007053INW

NOTES: Annual automotive technology development contractors coordination meeting, Dearborn, MI (USA), 23-26 Oct 1989. Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

ABSTRACT:

This paper describes the findings of a review of alternative fuel utilization research and development needs, as well as activities planned to meet those needs in the Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Utilization Program (AFUP). The technology status review was accomplished through numerous visits to auto and engine manufacturers, through workshops with engine and fuel industries, and visits to universities and laboratories. Research projects planned in AFUP will address diesel fuel chemistry effects on emissions, ignition and combustion of methanol for heavy-duty engines, and methanol engine war and lubrication in the Federal Methanol Fleet vehicles. 8 refs., 3 figs.

REPORT  NUMBER: CONF-8910248-5

CONTRACT  NUMBER: AC05-84OR21400