Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What is auto ignition
A
When the compression of the mixture causes an explosion before it is sparked
2
Q
How do we improve the blend
A
Branched chain alkanes
Cycloalkanes
Aromatics
3
Q
What is reforming
A
Reforming changes the shape of a molecule without changing the number of carbons
4
Q
What do hydrocarbons produce when they burn
A
Carbon monoxide
5
Q
Advantages of methanol
A
It’s cheap
Combustion is complete so carbon monoxide is reduced
6
Q
Disadvantage of methanol
A
Absorbs water to produce a corrosive mixture
Long term exposure can cause blindness
7
Q
What is a fuel
A
A chemical which burns to provide energy
