IDEA Study of the mechanical and environmental impact of using mixtures of bioethanol and fossil fuels (diesel) in a captive transport float in Seville

Y. González-Arechavala B. Ruiz J. Montes F. Nieto A. Arenas A. Santos-Montes C. M. Sastre A. Muñoz A. Santos-Montes P. Frías

January 2007 - December 2010

Funding entity Abengoa, Ministerio de Industria

Participated by Abengoa bioenergia, Greencell, Cepsa, Solutex, Guascor, E&M Combustion, Tussam, Azvi, Ros Roca

Tussam, Municipal public transport society of Seville has the intention of use different mixtures of bioethanol and diesel in a short number of transport public busses. The engine behaviour and the environmental impact of the new fuel are going to be studied taking as reference the existing experience.

Research topics:
• *Energy systems: Heat transfer, Fluid dynamics, Thermoelectricity, Hydraulic and thermal machines, Energy efficiency and savings

IDEA 2007