Comparing NOx Emissions of Diesel Fuel and Oxygenated Fuels

Authors

Timothy M. Allred, Brigham Young University
Dr. Dale R. Tree, Brigham Young University

Keywords

NOx emissions, diesel fuel, oxygenated fuels, cancer

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The emissions produced by both passenger and commercial vehicles are a significant contributor to pollution problems that face many cities and areas around the world. One of these pollutants is known as NOx, which refers to the chemical compounds NO2 and NO. These gases are formed when fuel is burned at high temperatures and are an undesirable by-product of the internal combustion engine. Nitrogen dioxide reacts in air to form acid rain as well as contributing to ground-level ozone and smog.

Recommended Citation

Allred, Timothy M. and Tree, Dr. Dale R. (2014) "Comparing NOx Emissions of Diesel Fuel and Oxygenated Fuels," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 131.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/131