APPLICATION OF A METHANOLIC FUEL COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING A COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE

摘要

A main fuel composition for a compression ignition engine comprising at least 20% by weight methanol and 5-68% by weight water, and one or more additives selected from the group consisting of: ignition improvers, fuel extenders, combustion enhancers, oxygen absorbing oil, lubricity additives, product colouration additives, flame colour additives, anti corrosion additives, biocides, freeze point depressants, deposit reductants, denaturants, pH controlling agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the composition comprises 0-20% by weight dimethyl ether, is provided. Also provided is a process for powering a compression ignition engine using the main fuel, including inlet air pre-heating, and associated uses of the main fuel composition.