Evaluation of 'Oxy-diesel' as an Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engines
Q. Zhang,* A. C. Hansen
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs

This research focus is to perform a 500-hour engine durability test on the dynamometer to evaluate the effect of the oxy-diesel fuel on the performance of the engine and on the life of the fuel system and engine components. The test procedure has been developed in cooperation with Cummins Engine Company, the manufacturer of the test engine, for comparison with the standardized data available for the same test using #2 diesel as the fuel. The potential benefits of using oxy-diesel are both economic and environmental.

Evaluation of 'Oxy-diesel' as an Alternative Fuel in Agricultural Machinery
Q. Zhang,* R. Hornbaker, A. C. Hansen
Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research; Great Lakes Regional Biomass Energy Program

The objective of this project is to determine the suitability of oxy-diesel for on-farm use, including its performance, fuel interchangeability, and serviceability characteristics, as well as its economic impact. Testing will take place on the farms of the participating farmers, using their equipment with a new John Deere engine replacing the existing engine. A standard test procedure for on-farm fuel evaluation will be developed in the course of the research. The Illinois Corn Growers Association and John Deere & Co. are the industrial partners in conducting this research.