Research Article

[Retracted] Analysis of Ethanol to Reduce Solid Particle Pollution in SI Engines

Table 1

Physicochemical properties of gasoline and anhydrous ethanol.

S. noParametersObtained measurement

Gasoline
1Boiling temperature (°C)38.8
2Flash temperature (°C)21
3Auto-ignition temperature (°C)250
4Water solubilityInsoluble
5Vapor pressure (kPa)6.5-7.8
6Lower calorific power (kJ/kg)44,000
7Superior calorific power (kJ/kg)47 300
8Octane number (RON, MON)91/80
9Stoichiometric ratio (A/F)14.7–15
Anhydrous ethanol
1Boiling temperature (°C)78.5
2Flash temperature (°C)13
3Auto-ignition temperature (°C)363
4Water solubilityMiscible
5Vapor pressure (mmHg at ambient T °)43
6Lower calorific power (kJ/kg)26800
7Superior calorific power (kJ/kg)29600
8Octane number (RON, MON)109/98
9Stoichiometric ratio (A/F)9