Near-term introduction of hydrogen engines for automotive and agricultural application

摘要

Hydrogen is a versatile fuel with the unique potential of providing an ultimate freedom from an energy (fuel) crisis and environmental degradation. This paper describes some aspects of a series of experimental studies carried out in several configurations of hydrogen0operated engine, keeping in view the possibility of introducing hydrogen engine into the existing energy infrastructure. Optimum performance and low-emission characteristics have been experimentally identified and steps have been identified to get rid of undesirable combustion phenomena such as backfire, pre-ignition, knocking and rapid rate of pressure rise.