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Converting Diesel Engines to Natural Gas Bi-Fuel
Existing and new diesel engines can be retrofitted to run on Bi-Fuel (often called DUAL FUEL) Natural Gas and Diesel with the ability to operate on 100% Diesel Fuel if Natural Gas is interrupted. The system is used to lower exhaust emissions, extend diesel fuel tank run-time, reduce fuel up to 60% and prolong engine life and maintenance. |
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Applications: Peak shaving, prime power, co-generation, distributed generation diesel powered electric generators. Sources of gas can be from standard pipelines, oil fields, offshore platforms, landfills, digester or other sources of methane gas.
Technology: The Eco-Energys Bi-Fuel (dual fuel) system is based on a fumigation principle first observed by Mr. Rudolph Diesel, the inventor of the Diesel engine. Natural Gas enters with normal combustion air through the air filter, before the turbo charger. A significantly reduced amount of diesel fuel continues into the engine, which serves as a pilot ignition source for the natural gas. Our control system maintains the proper balance of natural gas, diesel and air to meet the engine’s BTU power requirements.
Results: The Eco-Energys fumigation system does not add spark plugs or change other specifications within the engine, so factory warranties remain in effect. Engines maintain full rated horsepower/kW at factory recommended operating temperatures. Emissions such as NOx can be lowered by as much as 60%. Oil changes can be extended approximately 3 times normal. Black exhaust smoke (particulates) can become clear (Eco-Energys offered same treatment as diesel). |
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