08-19-2012, 10:51 PM
Doug SmileyPropane Diesel Injection??
Has anyone any more info on this???
Seems like a interesting way to travel more cheaply....
http://www.transtechenergy.com...ne-diesel-injection/08-19-2012, 11:49 PM
Mogan DavidPage is cr 2012. But article goes back to 2010 or before:
"The first engine system has been developed for the International DT466 engine and is expected to launch in mid-2011..."
not a new concept. was discussed here a long time ago, as I recall. There was a time when LPG was inexpensive (which can be said about diesel and almost anything else). The alternative that has become somewhat more affordable, due to a relatively abundant supply, is CNG.
05-02-2014, 10:13 AM
MWrenchInteresting article about an old technology. Obviously it is oriented around selling their products. There are some incorrect statements as well.
While the statements about power increases (in a diesel application) pollution is correct, the statements about cost is NOT. My last fill of propane was nearing $4.00 per gallon. I will buy 30 gallons at a time and look for the local propane supplier for heating and general usage rather than a road station.
I have a propane generator and while it is relatively quiet and smooth running, it is very costly to operate and no where near as efficient as a gasoline or diesel powered unit.
05-02-2014, 06:05 PM
Tom and JulieA comparison of fuels document says propane has 43% fewer BTU's than the same volume of diesel #2
05-03-2014, 12:44 PM
Doug Smiley...as I understand it propane injection is not to be used as the main fuel
but to augment the fuel that is being used!