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*[[Dimethyl Ether]] 105-123 | *[[Dimethyl Ether]] 105-123 | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 5 April 2020
Basics
- A Measure of how much compression a fuel can handle before ignition
- Higher Octane Rating means a higher Compression Ratio can be used
- Also can be important to control Engine Knocking
- Will use RON as the measurement of choice?
Quick Reference Table of Various Fuels
- Carbon Monoxide ? (useful for calculations if syngas is used)
- Diesel Fuel 15-25
- Dimethyl Ether 105-123
- Ethanol 108.6
- Hydrogen More than 130?
- Methane 120
- Methanol 108.7