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Racing Engine Technology & Ethanol as a Performance Racing Fuel. Robert L. Colesworthy. Advanced Engineering & Technology Conference. 12/3/07. Racing Engine Technology. Speaker, Robert L. Colesworthy Does rod length really affect engine torque? Are aluminum blocks better than cast iron? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Racing Engine Technology&
Ethanol as a Performance Racing Fuel
Robert L. Colesworthy
12/3/07 Advanced Engineering & Technology Conference
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Racing Engine Technology Speaker, Robert L. Colesworthy
Does rod length really affect engine torque? Are aluminum blocks better than cast iron? Are aluminum heads better than cast iron? Are gear camshaft drives better than chain
or belt drives? Is fuel injection better than carburetion? What makes horsepower? Where to spend your money
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Does rod length really affect engine torque?
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Are aluminum blocks better than cast iron?
Positives: Weight Repairablity Heat dissipation
Negatives: Expansion rate differentials Lower strength Cylinder sleeves
Dart “Big M” ferrous block
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Are aluminum heads better than cast iron?
Positives: Weight Ease of porting Repairablity
Negatives: Expansion rate differentials Lower strength Heat dissipation
Reher-Morrison “Raptor” BBC Head
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Are gear camshaft drives better than chain or belt drives?
Positives: Durability
Negatives: Power loss Noise Time consuming
to change timing
Crank Gear
Idler Gears
Cam Gear
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Is fuel injection better than carburetion?
Fuel Injection Advantages: Fuel Mileage Lower Emissions Cold Startup/Driveablity
Carburetor Advantages: More Horsepower (nat. asp.) Lower Cost Easier to Adjust & Service
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What Makes Horsepower?
Formula: HP=Torque x RPM’s/5252Increasing Torque: Increase Engine Displacement Increase Cylinder Pressures Reduce Parasitic LossesIncreasing RPM’s: Speed Costs Money! $$$ Component Selection/Matching
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Where to Spend Your MoneyBuy: Quality matched components Great cylinder heads Titanium valves Stiff valve springs
Avoid: Titanium Rods Extrusion Hone or “Home Porting”
of heads & manifolds “Bigger is Better” syndrome
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Cool New Stuff!
Oval Port`“Raptor” Heads
“Beehive” Valve Springs
Heart-Shaped Combustion Chamber
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Ethanol as a Racing Fuel Winning on Ethanol - Why it works
and what is driving racing to go to it Different blends, availability, and how
E85 will fit the future Application specifics, a review of
compatibility of parts, corrosion, etc. How to optimize for effective use of
ethanol as a performance fuel
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Winning on Ethanol - What is Driving Racing to Go to It? Environmentally-friendly fuel Favorable political climate Safety Low cost and increasing
availability Power-making potential
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E85 FFV: DMCorn EtOH
E85 FFV: WMCorn EtOH
E85 FFV:Cell. EtOH
“Ethanol Blends Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions” Argonne National Labs.
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Michael Wang – Argonne National Laboratory, Aug. 2005
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Power Making Fuel Characteristics
1. Octane Rating
2. Burning Rate
3. Latent Heat of Vaporization
4. Energy Value
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1. Octane Measures fuel’s resistance to pre-
ignition and detonation, commonly called “knocking”
Three common octane ratings for motor fuels: Research Octane Number (RON) Motor Octane Number (MON) (R+M/2) method
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1. Octane MON rating is most useful to racers
because it is measured under high loads and at high RPM’s
High MON rated fuels allow the use of higher compression and advanced spark timing
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1. Octane
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E85 delivers MON octane ratings equal to, or better than, most gasolines
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2. Burning Rate
The speed at which fuel burns and releases its heat energy
There is less time for fuel to burn at high RPM’s, so rapid burning fuel is a must in racing
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2. Burning Rate
Peak horsepower and engine efficiency are realized if fuel is almost completely burned by 20 degrees after Top Dead Center (TDC)
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3. Latent Heat of Vaporization
Measures a fuel’s ability to cool the intake charge and combustion chamber
Measured in BTU’s per gallon Higher rated fuels remove heat better
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3. Latent Heat of Vaporization
E85 promotes better cooling: Making the intake charge more dense,
thereby packing more energy (per volume) into the engine
Helping to control detonation Reducing temperatures in the engine
and oiling system components
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4. Energy Value
The total heat energy contained in a given amount of fuel – BTUs/lb.
Horsepower generation depends on “Net Energy Value” - Equal to the energy value multiplied by the amount of fuel that can be burned
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4. Energy Value
A fuel’s “stoichiometric” defines its ideal air/fuel ratio
Lower stoichiometric fuels allow more fuel to be burned which, in turn, increases the Net Energy Value of the fuel
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4. Energy Value
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The lower stoichiometric of E85 provides the fuel with a higher Net Energy Value than most gasolines
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Fuel Comparison Chart
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Fuel Octane(MON)
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Pure Ethanol 102 .39 396 12,800 6.5/1 3.00
Pure Methanol 103 .43 503 9,750 5/1 3.08
Pump Gasoline 80-90 .34
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Racing Gasoline 99 N/A
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E30 87-94 .36 337 17,178 10.7/1 2.94
E85 99-100 .38 359 14,021 7.4/1 2.99
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Fuel Rankings
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Fuel Octane(MON)
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Pure Ethanol 2 5 2 2
Pure Methanol 1 6 1 1
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Racing Gasoline 4 1 5 6
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E85 3 4 3 3
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Gasoline vs Ethanol STP Trq
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Dave Slatten – 540 CID Drag Race Engine Dyno Results
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Gasoline vs Ethanol STP Hp
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Dave Slatten – 540 CID Drag Race Engine Dyno Results
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Different Blends, Availability, and How E85 will Fit the Future
E10 E85 E100 (E-98)
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Application Specifics, a Review of Compatibility of Parts, Corrosion, etc. E10:1. Passenger car-compliant for decades. A
simple replacement fuel
2. Reduced emissions/oxygenate
3. MTBE replacement
4. Promotes clean fuel injectors
5. Octane booster
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E85:1. Requires vehicle modifications
2. “Flex Fuel” vehicle (FFV) – identified by a gas cap insignia
3. Ethanol-compatible fuel tank, pump, lines, etc.
4. Modified air/fuel ratio: enriched air/fuel ratio (approx. 25-28%) or specialized sensors and computer programming
5. Additional changes and race car handling considerations
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E100 (E98):1. Contains 98% ethanol and 2% denaturing
chemical
2. Race-only fuel (IRL series)
3. Extremely hygroscopic
4. May require “top oil” and post-race “pickling” procedures.
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How to Optimize for Effective Use of Ethanol as a Performance Fuel
Know Your Fuel – Determine Actual Ethanol Content
Fuel System Modifications Engine Modifications Handling and Storage Racing E85 Fuel
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Know Your Fuel – Determine Actual Ethanol ContentThe actual ethanol content of E85 varies widely by the time of year and pump-to-pump. For our easy Four-Step Titration Method, you will need:1. 100 ml. graduated cylinder & stopper
2. Sample of test E85 fuel
3. Distilled water
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Step 1:
Fill the cylinder to the 50 ml. mark with the test fuel.
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Six-Step Water Titration Method,for E85
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Step 2:
Add 48 ml. of distilled water.
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Six-Step Water Titration Method,for E85
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Step 3:Put stopper in top of cylinder. Shake vigorously to mix the water and fuel. Allow it to stand.
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Six-Step Water Titration Method,for E85
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Six-Step Water Titration Method,for E85
Step 4:Pull stopper out slightly to allow pressure buildup to escape. Reseal and allow to stand for 15 min.
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Water/Ethanol
Gasoline
Volume B = 86 mlVolume A = 93 ml
Six-Step Water Titration Method,for E85
Step 5:Write down the overall Volume A and the separation line Volume B.
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Step 6:Apply this formula to determine gasoline content: Percent Gasoline = 2.1 + 1.94 (Volume A – Volume B)2.1 + 1.94 (93-86)2.1 + 1.94 (7)2.1 + 13.58Percent Gasoline = 15.68%To find the ethanol content, subtract the percentage
gasoline content (15.68) from 100:
100 – 15.68 = 84.32% or approx. E85
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Read the level of the ethanol/water at the bottom. Subtract 10 ml. (the amount of added water). This is your true ethanol percentage.
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The ethanol/water level reads 88 ml. Subtract 10 ml. for the true ethanol content of 78%, or E78.
Four-Step Water Titration Method
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Step 3:Put stopper in top of cylinder. Shake vigorously to mix the water and fuel. Allow it to stand. The ethanol/water mix will fall to the bottom of the cylinder.
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Step 4:
Read the level of the ethanol/water at the bottom. Subtract 10 ml. (the amount of added water). This is your true ethanol percentage.
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Fuel System ModificationsTo make your race vehicle E85 compatible, you must inspect the following and make any needed changes:1. Correct fuel tank type & size2. Vented gas cap3. Compatible fuel pump – correct type
and capacity4. Compatible carburetor/injectors
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Engine ModificationsProtect your engine and take full advantage of the power-making capability of E85 fuel:1. Utilize ethanol-compatible motor oil
2. Increase engine static compression ratio
3. Increase engine dynamic compression
4. Adjust air/fuel ratio
5. Adjust spark timing
6. Experiment with spark timing correction
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Handling & StorageEthanol blends are hygroscopic. Once water has been introduced, corrosion will develop. Be sure to:
1. Store the fuel only in approved containers and keep it tightly capped at all times.
2. All alcohols are very drying to skin. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
3. Follow all other normal fuel handling and storage recommendations.
4. Inspect your motor oil for “milking” and change frequently.
5. After racing, “pickle” the engine and vehicle. Drain all fuel from lines and use an appropriate anti-corrosive agent.
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Racing with E85Not only does E85 vary in ethanol content by the time of year and from pump to pump, but the 15% gasoline portion also affects engine performance and fuel system requirements.
While pump E85 has a nominal octane rating of 105 (R+M/2 method), we strongly recommend that you find a supplier of “E85 Racing Fuel”. The fuel should have a consistent and high (85%) ethanol content and the gasoline should also be a high grade racing fuel. This will protect your engine from varying octane levels and air/fuel mixture requirements.
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Contact Information:
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Robert L. ColesworthyIQ Learning Systems, Inc.1833 Scherer ParkwaySaint Charles, MO 63303
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