Study of the behavior of a single-seater vehicle with the use of hydrogen as supplementary fuel

Abstract

Introduction: The progressive scarcity of fossil fuels because of his high demand worldwide, in addition to generate the highest concentration of polluting gases that cause climate change and affect the health of human beings. Objective: the objective of this research is to analyze the feasibility of implementing a gaseous hydrogen generator as additional fuel in an internal combustion engine of a single-seater vehicle to demonstrate if there is an improvement in engine performance, fuel consumption and reduction of polluting gas emissions. Methodology: The methodology of this research is to perform an experimental campaign for the execution of functional tests on the three points to prove. Results: As a result of the implementation, in the first test there is a reduction of 1.6 HP of power and 3.01 Nm of torque, however, the second test about fuel consumption shows a saving of 14.13%, and in the last test describes the concentration of exhaust gases, similarly under dynamic conditions an average reduction is obtained of 0.73% CO2, 2.00 CO, 510.10 PPM and an increase of 1.67% O2. Conclusion: In comparison on the description of the manufacturers of the hydrogen generator, it is detailed that it improves engine power, reduces fuel consumption between a range of 20 to 40%, and likewise describe that can reduce 80% of polluting gases, for this reason, by means of this study those specifications were found to be invalid.