Modification of Two Wheeler to Run on LPG Fuel

Mechanical Engineering

Day by day increasing pollution and the high cost of fossil fuels have made us think of alternative fuels. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is one of the most popular alternative fuels for automobiles because of its various features over gasoline fuel such as high octane number, low emission rate, etc. To investigate the feasibility of LPG as an alternative fuel for automobiles, here a two-wheeler (scooter) case is studied since the usage of the scooter is more nowadays for personal transportation. The required change in the physical structure of a two-wheeler running on Petrol is discussed for LPG. Scooters (two-wheelers) play a significant role in the day to day transportation. Gaseous fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) have been broadly used in commercial vehicles. An effort has been made to use non-conventional fuel against conventional fuel which is becoming scarce and costly these days, as nonconventional fuel will lead to less polluted air than conventional fuel. It is also worthy of economic considerations and engine efficiency. In our paper, we have installed an LPG gas kit on a four-stroke vehicle in which we can use both gasoline and LPG as fuel. The alterations are made to install LPG in the vehicle & its effects are studied & discussed.

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