An Optical Study of the Effect of Natural Gas Enriched Intake Air on Diesel-Ethanol Dual Fuel Engine Combustion

Key Points

• Enhanced engine combustion efficiency observed with the addition of natural gas to intake air,
• Combustion characteristics were assessed using optical techniques to ensure detailed insights,
• Analysis of combustion dynamics shows improved performance metrics in dual fuel systems compared to traditional methods,
• Findings support the viability of integrating natural gas into diesel-ethanol engines to reduce emissions.