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Alternative fuels

Reference data 과 engineering information about alternative fuels for combustion applications.

alternativefuels

Overview

Energy content of alternative fuels used in transportation and power generation. Alternative fuels offer varying trade-offs in energy density, emissions, and infrastructure requirements.

Data Table

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Energy content comparison of alternative and conventional fuels
Fuel
HHV(MJ/L)
HHV(MJ/kg)
Density(kg/L)
State
Gasoline34.246.40.737Liquid
Diesel38.345.60.84Liquid
LPG (propane)25.350.30.51Liquid (press.)
CNG (compressed natural gas)955.50.18Gas (200 bar)
LNG (liquefied natural gas)21.255.50.45Liquid (cryo)
Ethanol (E100)21.229.70.789Liquid
Methanol (M100)15.822.70.792Liquid
Biodiesel (B100)33.337.80.88Liquid
Hydrogen (700 bar)4.5141.80.04Gas (700 bar)
Hydrogen (liquid, −253°C)8.5141.80.071Liquid (cryo)
Ammonia12.722.50.682Liquid (press.)
Dimethyl ether (DME)19.328.80.668Liquid (press.)
Jet fuel (kerosene)34.946.20.81Liquid

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Notes

  • Values are at standard conditions unless otherwise noted
  • Always verify values for critical applications

References