Research Article

DoE Method for Operating Parameter Optimization of a Dual-Fuel BioEthanol/Diesel Light Duty Engine

Table 1

Engine characteristics.

Displaced volume477 cc
Stroke90 mm
Bore82 mm
Compression ratio16.5 : 1
Number of valves4
Diesel injection systemCommon rail
Diesel injectorCentered 7 holes microsac
PFI injector12 holes