Room: Poster Area
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Session code 5AV.2
Innovation in advanced processes for biofuels production: materials, mechanisms, and performances (part 1)
On the Use of High-blend Ethanol Fuel in Small Off-Road Vehicles Engines: Part I
Short Introductive summary
The reduction in emissions produced by a small IC engine is discussed. These engines are used in the design of small off-road vehicles, such as lawn mowers, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), etc. Harmful exhaust emissions reductions are investigated when changing from commonly used gasoline to a high-blend ethanol. To better model real world conditions, a small off-road vehicle is tested using a vehicle dynamometer. Only minor changes were made to the carburetor. Emissions, cost and performance changes are investigated and reported.
Presenter
Gregory DAVIS
Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering Dpt., USA
Presenter's biography
Dr. Gregory W. Davis is a Professor ofMechanical Engineering at Kettering University,formerly known as GMI Engineering &Management Institute. Acting in this capacity, he teaches courses in the Automotive and Thermal Science disciplines. He also serves a Director of the Advanced Engine Research Lab.
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Co-authors:
A. Mazzei, Kettering University, Flint, USA
Session reference: 5AV.2.12