Review of unconventional gaseous fuels and related problems of reciprocating engines operation

摘要

The article contains an overview of unconventional gaseous fuels used for power generation in reciprocating engines. The fuels included: gases originating from the fermentation of organic substances, gases from the gasification of solid fuels and gases which are a byproducts of other processes. Examples of composition of the gaseous fuels and pollution occurring in them were presented and compared with the fuel quality required by manufacturers of gas engines. An analysis of the impact of specific components for the operation of reciprocating engines was made. Solutions to existing problems both which are currently used in operating systems as well as being the only subject of research were proposed. The use of presented gaseous fuels was rated as a probable alternative to fossil fuels and efficient way of process waste utilization.