Methanol fuel is used as a vehicle fuel
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Methanol has a wide range of raw material sources and a mature production process; it is primarily produced through coal chemical processes and natural gas synthesis, and can be manufactured from coal, natural gas, coalbed methane, biomass, and other materials. The molecular formula of methanol is CH3OH; a comparison of its physical and chemical properties with those of other fuels is shown in Table 1. Methanol has the following characteristics when compared to other fuels: 1) Low calorific value. The calorific value of methanol is about half that of gasoline, but the theoretical amount of air required for its combustion is lower, at around 43% of that needed for gasoline. Therefore, when using methanol as fuel in gasoline engines, it is possible to increase the fuel supply appropriately, so that the calorific value of the mixture remains roughly equal to or slightly higher than that of a gasoline mixture.II. Methanol-powered vehicles
Cars that use methanol as fuel can be classified according to the proportion of methanol in the fuel mixture: low-proportion methanol gasoline such as M3 and M5. These can be used just like regular gasoline without any modifications to the engine; however, solvents such as TBA are usually added to prevent the fuel from separating into layers ； For medium-proportion methanol gasoline such as M15, only engine adjustments are required; cross-border fleet demonstrations have been carried out in regions like Europe, and a solubilizer must be added ； For high-proportion methanol gasoline, as well as M85/M90 and 100% fuel methanol, it is necessary to install a microcomputer controller for flexible methanol/gasoline fuel use in the engine; such engines offer better power output and thermal efficiency compared to conventional gasoline engines, with a driving range of up to 500 kilometers. 1. Power performance: In methanol-powered vehicles with a low proportion of methanol in the fuel mix, it is possible to maintain the vehicle’s power output by adjusting the amount of fuel supplied ； For vehicles powered by high-proportion or pure methanol, the improved engine compression ratio results in better performance compared to engines with lower compression ratios; such vehicles outperform similar engines in terms of performance. The current price of 93-octane gasoline is around 8 yuan per liter, while methanol fuel costs about 2.8 yuan per liter, which is half the price of gasoline. Taking taxis as an example, each vehicle travels around 300 kilometers per day. With a fuel consumption of 7–8 liters per 100 kilometers and using 93-octane gasoline, the cost of fuel for such a vehicle amounts to at least 230 yuan per day. By switching to methanol fuel, the cost drops to less than 100 yuan per day, representing a 40% savings; this translates to an annual savings of 20,000 yuan in fuel costs. Installing it in private cars also brings great benefits! 1. Modification cost: The modification cost for CNG vehicles is 4,500–9,000 yuan ； The cost of modifying a vehicle to run on methanol is around 1,000 yuan. The cost of renovation varies by a few thousand yuan. 4. Fuel pump: CNG vehicles have a longer lifespan compared to gasoline vehicles ； The lifespan of methanol-powered vehicles is slightly shorter; however, with the use of fuel corrosion inhibition technology, their properties become similar to those of ethanol gasoline.
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Dr. Zi Lin New Energy: Products for sale: Methanol gasoline additives (M20, M30, M40, M85, M100). 1) M20 methanol gasoline (composed of methanol, additives, organic solvents, and straight-run gasoline). 2) M30 methanol gasoline (contains 68% straight-run gasoline; the remainder is made up of methanol, additives, and organic solvents). 3) M40 methanol gasoline (contains 57.3% straight-run gasoline; the remainder is made up of methanol, additives, and organic solvents). 4) M85 methanol gasoline (contains 15% gasoline; the remainder is made up of methanol and additives; suitable for use in vehicles equipped with dual-control systems during winter). 5) M100 methanol gasoline (composed of methanol and additives; suitable for use in vehicles equipped with dual-control systems). 2) These products are the result of research conducted by the company itself. Finished methanol gasoline is a mixed fuel of methanol and gasoline, prepared through the denaturation, catalysis, and cracking functions of the core agent mother liquor for methanol gasoline, along with appropriate formulation processes. Methanol gasoline solvents modify the molecular structure of methanol, converting it into a non-polar, oil-soluble organic fuel that can then combine with gasoline molecules to form stable molecular complexes. The synthesized methanol gasoline meets the standards for lead-free gasoline for use in vehicles; its properties are identical to those of conventional gasoline, and it is miscible with conventional gasoline in any proportion without becoming cloudy. This solution completely addresses the issue of methanol’s corrosive effect on metals, as well as the problem of vapor blockages caused by methanol’s low boiling point. We welcome all customers to call for inquiries and to visit us. Phone: 13581037440, Manager Jiao. QQ: 38225415. Zibo Dr. Lin New Energy Co., Ltd