Process for powering a compression ignition engine and fuel therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10023818
APP PUB NO 20130318946A1
SERIAL NO

13989522

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A diesel engine fuel composition comprising methanol at a level of at least 20% by weight of the fuel; water at a level at least 20% by weight of the fuel; a ratio of water to methanol of between 20:80 to 80:20; a total amount of water and methanol of at least 60% by weight of the fuel composition, and one or more additives, in a total amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the fuel, wherein the level of sodium chloride, if present as an additive, is between 0 to 0.5% by weight of the fuel, and the level of flavorant, if present as an additive, is between 0 to 1.5% of the composition is provided. Also provided is a process for powering a compression ignition engine using a fuel comprising methanol and water, including inlet air pre-heating, and associated systems and uses of the fuel composition.

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  • GANE ENERGY & RESOURCES PTY LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brear, Michael John Victoria, AU 3 21
Morris, Greg Victoria, AU 9 119
Slocombe, Ronald Andrew Victoria, AU 3 21

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