Challenges to use Acetylene Gas as an Alternative Fuel for I. C. Engine

Abstract

Here, an attempt has been made to critically review research papers on use of acetylene gas in IC engine to
determine the major challenges and effects on engine performance. It is well known fact that our petroleum resources will
depleted in near future. There are many characteristics of acetylene gas which are match with our traditional petroleum
fuels. The use of acetylene in IC engine will help to control pollution and reduce the dependency on petroleum. Studies reveal
that the acetylene is very high flammable and explosive in nature. The major challenge to use of acetylene gas in engine will
create detonation due to its wide flammability and low octane number. Many of the researcher use acetylene with another
fuel to better performance of engine and preventing knocking. The experimental studies shows that the use of acetylene gas
with alcohol and diethyl ether gives the better performance of engine. To controlling air fuel ratio and compression ratio also
the challenge while use the acetylene gas in IC engine to get better performance. Safety is also the major factor to run the IC
Engine with acetylene gas. To avoid any explosion the controlling the fuel delivery pressure at proper level is also be
challenged.