Use of biogas in internal combustion engines

Ana Beatryz Prenzier Suzuki, Dangela Maria Fernandes, Rui Alexandre Pereira Faria, Thais Cristina Morais Vidal

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.


Keywords


bioenergy, biofuels, engine, Otto cycle



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