Alternative fuels
Reference data e engineering information about alternative fuels para 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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Fuel | HHV(MJ/L) | HHV(MJ/kg) | Density(kg/L) | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 34.2 | 46.4 | 0.737 | Liquid |
| Diesel | 38.3 | 45.6 | 0.84 | Liquid |
| LPG (propane) | 25.3 | 50.3 | 0.51 | Liquid (press.) |
| CNG (compressed natural gas) | 9 | 55.5 | 0.18 | Gas (200 bar) |
| LNG (liquefied natural gas) | 21.2 | 55.5 | 0.45 | Liquid (cryo) |
| Ethanol (E100) | 21.2 | 29.7 | 0.789 | Liquid |
| Methanol (M100) | 15.8 | 22.7 | 0.792 | Liquid |
| Biodiesel (B100) | 33.3 | 37.8 | 0.88 | Liquid |
| Hydrogen (700 bar) | 4.5 | 141.8 | 0.04 | Gas (700 bar) |
| Hydrogen (liquid, −253°C) | 8.5 | 141.8 | 0.071 | Liquid (cryo) |
| Ammonia | 12.7 | 22.5 | 0.682 | Liquid (press.) |
| Dimethyl ether (DME) | 19.3 | 28.8 | 0.668 | Liquid (press.) |
| Jet fuel (kerosene) | 34.9 | 46.2 | 0.81 | Liquid |
Fonte: engineeringtoolbox.com
Notes
- Values are at standard conditions unless otherwise noted
- Always verify values for critical applications