Research Article

Numerical Study of the Performance and Emission of a Diesel-Syngas Dual Fuel Engine

Table 2

Engine parameters.

ParametersDescription

Power18 KW
Bore85 mm
Stroke90 mm
Compression ratio17.1 : 1
Injection systemcommon rail
Maximum injection pressure1,300 bar
Size and number of nozzle holes0.17 mm × 5
Spray angle142°
Intake valve opening/closing13.5° BTDC/46.5° ABDC
Exhaust valve opening/closing51.5° BBDC/16.5° ATDC

Note. ABDC = after bottom dead center; ATDC = after top dead center; BBDC = before bottom dead center; BTDC = before top dead center.