Use of biogas in internal combustion engines

Authors

  • Ana Beatryz Prenzier Suzuki UNIOESTE
  • Dangela Maria Fernandes
  • Rui Alexandre Pereira Faria Unioeste
  • Thais Cristina Morais Vidal Unesp

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5777/paet.v4i1.1405

Keywords:

bioenergy, biofuels, engine, Otto cycle

Abstract

The biogas from the anaerobic digestion of solid or liquid waste is an alternative energy source. Its composition is a mixture of gases in which methane and carbon dioxide are in higher proportions. The internal combustion engines are widely used because they can operate with different kinds of both liquid and gaseous fuels. So that biogas can be used as fuel, either in engines, gas turbines or microturbines, it is necessary to identify its flow, chemical composition and calorific value, parameters that determine the real potential to generate electricity.

Author Biographies

Ana Beatryz Prenzier Suzuki, UNIOESTE

Engenheira Agrônoma graduada na Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", Metranda do curso de Pós Graduação em Energia na Agricultura da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná.

Dangela Maria Fernandes

Eng. Ambiental

Rui Alexandre Pereira Faria, Unioeste

Biólogo

Thais Cristina Morais Vidal, Unesp

Eng. Agronomo.

Published

15-01-2012

Issue

Section

Revisão Literária