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What is E Diesel? E Diesel, formerly oxydiesel, is a biofuel composed of of 88.7% Diesel, 10% Ethanol, and 1.3% additive.
The Making of E Diesel Ethanol and diesel do not blend easily. The presence of water, or extreme cold temperatures, causes the mixture to separate. Recent advances have produced a “splash-blendable” agent that enhances the mixing of diesel fuel with ethanol and includes both a lubricity enhancer and an ignition improver, resulting in a fuel called E Diesel.
A note on Ethanol Ethanol is a renewable fuel, produced from biomass such as corn. More recently its benefits in lowering emissions, particularly carbon monoxide, have been under focus. Carbon dioxide from the combustion of ethanol does not build up in the atmosphere because it is used to grow more plants, which produce more fuel.
Why produce alternative fuels? Emissions regulations for diesel-powered vehicles have steadily tightened since 1994. Off-road vehicles fitted with diesel engines received the attention of the EPA and a set of regulations are structured as a 3-tiered progression to low emission standards that will ultimately match the standards set for on-road vehicles by the year 2008.
Projects The University projects have included testing the performance on stationary engines, tractors, and combine harvesters running under various conditions.
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