Biodiesel Glycerol Emulsion Fuel Mixtures

摘要

The invention provides fuel mixtures containing biodiesel oil, glycerol, glycerol soluble compounds, surfactants and additives. The fuel mixtures are uniform, remain suspended in solution, and are resistant to phase separation. Upon combustion, the mixtures generate reduced CO, CO2, SOx, NOx and particulate matter emissions compared to petroleum fuels and offer improved engine performance over petroleum and water mixtures.

主权项

1. A fuel mixture, wherein the fuel mixture consists essentially of:
(a) a fuel, wherein the fuel consists essentially of a biodiesel or a biodiesel and a petroleum product; (b) glycerol and water, wherein water is present in an amount less than about 30% (wt/wt) of the glycerol; and (c) a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants,
wherein either (i) the fuel is present as a plurality of droplets substantially evenly dispersed in the glycerol and water, or (ii) the glycerol and water are present as a plurality of droplets substantially evenly dispersed in the fuel.