Assessment of a Heavy-Duty Methanol Engine for Underground Mining Ontario Research Foundation Ontario, Canada

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Vergeer, H.C., author.

Conference Name:

38th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1987-04-07 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1987

Summary:

A heavy-duty methanol engine utilizing a glow plug ignition system has been developed by Kloeckner-Humboldt-Deutz (KHD). This engine was tested to determine the performance and emissions characteristics prior to installation in a load-haul-dump (LHD) mining machine. The engine is now undergoing field trials at an operating mine in Canada. Results show that the methanol engine produced low exhaust emissions relative to the diesel-powered counterpart. Low particulate emissions and the absence of sulphur compounds were confirmed. This paper describes the engine, presents engine test results and provides an update on the field trials at the underground mines

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Publisher Number:

870812

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license